Rainbow Days Preschool

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Summary

Contact Info

Rainbow Days Preschool
1515 North Greenville Avenue
Allen , TX  75002
www.stjudeparish.com/ministries/children/rainbow-days/default.asp

Tel: (972)-727-1177 ext. 2223

Director: Julie Buchanan
rainbowdays@stjudeparish.com

Application Information

Applications accepted The 3 day option is filled using a lottery system. phone : 972.727.1177, ext. 2223

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment 2 years
Extended day No

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Five Stars
Home-school connection Four Stars
Parent community Four Stars
Discipline Five Stars
Handling of separation Five Stars

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school


Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)
Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)
Music room Check
Art room
Library
Playground Check

Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Incredibly caring teachers! I highly recommend this to anyone looking for an excellent preschool and kindergarten program.

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"Our philosophy is based on the belief that every child is a wonderful gift from God, made in His image and likeness, and that they are filled with dignity, goodness, and an incredible potential for discovery, learning, and growth. We believe in providing age appropriate activities for the children that will develop and enhance their natural curiosity and imagination. We also believe that parents are the primary teachers of their preschool children and that they are entrusting them to our loving care. Accordingly, the family is an integral part of our program and their participation is an essential element to the success of our program.
"
Excerpted from the preschool's website



Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Free Play Free Play Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure
Language YES
Oral language - - - - n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Storybook reading - Free play with some structure - - n/a
Emerging literacy skills - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - Free play with some structure - - YES
Time & space - - - - YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world - Free play with some structure - - -
Music - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - YES
Visual arts - - - - -
Physical activity - Free play with some structure - - YES
Other subjects taught n/a
Parents' Comments

Parent #1
The curriculum at this school is wonderful! Kids are encouraged to explore and work to their ability.

Quality of Teaching

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Our teacher this year did a wonderful job - she encouraged a love of learning.

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.2) Four Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Three Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Four Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Three Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Five Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Five Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation

Director's and Parents' Comments

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Parents always welcome to come in for lunch or to help with parties/field trips.

Drop-in Policy

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

General Parent Education

-This preschool does connect parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0) Four Stars

Parents:

- Sit on the board of trustees

- Fundraise

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Go on field trips

- Receive newsletters

- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)

- Schedule family field trips

- Encourage play dates out of school

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Voice Mail

- Email

- Special Meetings

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
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

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Excellent safety

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 5 years to -- Mon 9:00am - 2:00pm
Tue 9:00am - 2:00pm
Wed 9:00am - 2:00pm
Thu 9:00am - 2:00pm
$240/Month
From 4 years to -- Mon 9:00am - 2:00pm
Wed 9:00am - 2:00pm
Thu 9:00am - 2:00pm
$180/Month
From 4 years to -- Mon 9:00am - 2:00pm
Wed 9:00am - 2:00pm
Thu 9:00am - 2:00pm
$180/Month
From 4 years to -- Mon 9:00am - 2:00pm
Tue 9:00am - 2:00pm
Thu 9:00am - 2:00pm
$180/Month
From 4 years to -- Tue 9:00am - 2:00pm
Thu 9:00am - 2:00pm
$120/Month
From 4 years to -- Mon 9:00am - 2:00pm
Wed 9:00am - 2:00pm
$120/Month
From 3 years to -- Tue 9:00am - 2:00pm
Thu 9:00am - 2:00pm
$120/Month
From 2 years to -- Tue 9:00am - 2:00pm
$75/Month
From 2 years to -- Mon 9:00am - 2:00pm
$75/Month
From 2 years to -- Wed 9:00am - 2:00pm
$75/Month
From 3 years to -- Mon 9:00am - 2:00pm
Wed 9:00am - 2:00pm
$120/Month
From 2 years to -- Thu 9:00am - 2:00pm
$75/Month

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: The 3 day option is filled using a lottery system. phone : 972.727.1177, ext. 2223

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

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

Parents' Admission Tips

Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions

Parent #1
No

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