Summary

Contact Info

Primrose School of West Allen
106 Tatum Drive
Allen , TX  75013
www.primroseschools.com

Tel: (972) 359-8805
Fax: (866) 477-4676

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

Development of social skills and work habits

Home-school connection

Parent community

Discipline

Facilities

Health

Safety

Handling of separation

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  2

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.0)

Classroom equipment and furniture

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"A BALANCE
between learning and nurturing; self-discovery and guided exploration

A PARTNERSHIP
between your family and your child’s teachers; classroom learning and experience learning


A UNIQUE PHILOSOPHY
that leads your child toward lifelong achievement"

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Savvy Source's Comments

"The accredited Primrose Balanced Learning® curriculum, launched in 2001 and built upon the original school model, blends the two leading philosophies of teaching young children—the child-initiated approach and the teacher-directed approach—and balances this with character development and play."

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (3.3)

This school has increased my child's:

Ability to listen and follow directions

Ability to sit still for longer periods of time

Ability to be a part of a group of children

Self-sufficiency and independence

Awareness of others’ feelings

Cooperation with other children

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Language					-
Oral language	-	-	-	-	n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs	-	-	-	-	n/a
Storybook reading	-	-	-	-	n/a
Emerging literacy skills	-	-	-	-	n/a
Cognitive Development					n/a
Math and number sense	-	-	-	-	-
Time & space	-	-	-	-	-
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-	-	-	-	-
Music	-	-	-	-	-
Visual arts	-	-	-	-	-
Physical activity	-	-	-	-	-
Other subjects taught					n/a

Quality of Teaching

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (2.8)

Conducts an open house at start of school year

Conducts regular parent teacher conferences

Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year

Savvy Source's Comments

Parents are strongly encouraged to contact the school and the teachers to find out how their child is doing in all aspects of their education.

Separation

OVERALL RATING (2.0)

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (4.4)
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled extraordinarily well in a way that not only gives me confidence in the safety of my child but also reassures me that my child (and his/her peers) are learning the early skills needed to socialize effectively with one another

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.5)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Food Allergies

- Information related to specific child allergies recorded in the school’s database and posted in child’s classroom

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.3)

Screen and identify all visitors

Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Application & Admissions

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.