Early Steps Bi-lingual Pre-School

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  • Telephone: (703) 243-1198

Summary

Contact Info

Early Steps Bi-lingual Pre-School
1701 North Bryan Street
Arlington , VA  22201
Tel: (703) 243-1198

Director: .

Parent Ratings

Quality of teaching Three and Half Stars
Development of social skills and work habits One and Half Star
Home-school connection Three Stars
Parent community One Star
Discipline Three and Half Stars
Facilities Five Stars
Health Four And Half Stars
Safety One and Half Star

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

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Five Stars
Outside play equipment Five Stars

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 (1.8) One and Half Star
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions One Star
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
One Star
Ability to be a part of a group of children Three Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence One Star
Awareness of others’ feelings 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 - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Storybook reading - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Emerging literacy skills - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - YES
Time & space - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - -
Sci. reasoning/physical world - - - - -
Music - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - -
Visual arts - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - -
Physical activity - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - YES
Other subjects taught n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (3.9) Three and Half Stars
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job Two Stars
Patient and affectionate with children Four Stars
Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her Five Stars
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior Five Stars
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day Four Stars
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate Four Stars
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses Four Stars
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off Three Stars

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.3) Three 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 Three Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Three Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Three Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Three Stars

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are not encouraged to drop-in

General Parent Education

-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes

-This preschool does not connect parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (1.0) One Star

Parents:

- Receive newsletters

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (3.8) Three and Half Stars
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled well in a way that gives me confidence in the safety of my child

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.7) Four And Half Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Four Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Five Stars
Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly Five Stars

Safety

OVERALL RATING (1.5) One and Half Star
Screen and identify all visitors Two Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others One Star

Ages, Schedule & Tuition



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Application & Admissions



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Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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