Red Apple Day Care Center

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  • Telephone: (409) 866-5598

Summary

Contact Info

Red Apple Day Care Center
7495 Calder Avenue
Beaumont , TX  77706
Tel: (409) 866-5598

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. One Star
Quality of teaching One and Half Star
Development of social skills and work habits Three Stars
Home-school connection Three Stars
Parent community One and Half Star
Discipline One and Half Star
Facilities Two and Half Star
Health Two Stars
Safety Two Stars
Handling of separation Two Stars

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  5

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (2.6) Two and Half Star
Building, bathrooms, hallway Two and Half Star
Classroom equipment and furniture Two Stars
Outside play equipment Three Stars

Parents' Comments
Parent #1
You need a full staff, if the workers were appreciated maybe it would be better.

Parent #2
Very little security.

Parent #3
My daughter has been going there for a few months and she has never walked out of the building not crying.

Parent #4
This daycare needs better supervision

Parent #5
This daycare is always short of staff and never organized.

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

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Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (3.2) Three Stars
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Two Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Four Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Three Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Three and Half Stars
Awareness of others’ feelings Four Stars
Cooperation with other children Three Stars

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Free Play Free Play Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure
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
Parents' Comments

Parent #1
They need to have a better curriculum. My daughter never brings home any coorings or drawings. But I stl have to pay a extra $40 bucks a month for a supply fee. What supplies????

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (1.7) One and Half Star
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job One and Half Star
Patient and affectionate with children One and Half Star
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior One and Half Star
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day One and Half Star
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate One and Half Star
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses One and Half Star
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off Two Stars
Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them Two Stars
Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn Two Stars
Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts One and Half Star
Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children Two Stars

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
My child's teachers are about the best teachers there.

Parent #2
They need some better teachers

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.2) Three Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Three Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Three and Half Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Three Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Three and Half Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Three Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Three Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (2.2) Two Stars

Director's and Parents' Comments

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
The main office needs to know what is going on at this daycare. They cant keep anyone and they are disrespectful to the kids. Instead of in the evenings listening to nursery rymes they are listening to rap music

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (1.7) One and Half Star

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Phone Calls

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school


Parents' Comments

Parent #1
None of the above

Parent #2
Make a appointment

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (1.7) One and Half Star
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are mostly handled in a competent way, though there have been a few exceptions that from time to time have made me worried about the safety of my child

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
They should be inspected and need to hire a new group of people in the office. More friendly and honest people.

Parent #2
They do not pay attend to all of the children. The staff needs to get on the level of the children and play. The outside needs more and better play euipment for the younger children.

Parent #3
my child was there maybe six months and cried almost everyday it was a concern for me so i don't know if there were makin my child feel loved and cared for!!

Health

OVERALL RATING (2.4) Two Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Three and Half Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Two and Half Star
Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly One Star

Safety

OVERALL RATING (2.3) Two Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Two Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Two Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition



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Application & Admissions



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Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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