Creme de la Creme

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Summary

Contact Info

Creme de la Creme
300 S. Denton Tap Road
Coppell , TX  75019
www.cremedelacreme.com

Tel: (972) 462-9064

General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Check Mark Play-based with some structure
Check Mark Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment 2 months
Extended day Yes

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Coppell ISD, Greenhill School

Parent Ratings

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

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  3

Savvy Source survey: Yes

Parents who send their child to this preschool also like the following preschools:

  • Primrose School Of Coppell

General Info

Basic Stats

Established 1982

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school


Dropoff Procedure

- Teachers/director meet children at their cars and walk the children into the classroom

- 6:30 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Late Pickup Policy: Has extended care until 6:30pm.

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year Yes
• yes
Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program Yes
Affiliated with a religious institution No

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.8) Four And Half Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Five Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Four Stars
Outside play equipment Five Stars

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached) Check
Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) Check
Music room Check
Art room Check
Library Check
KREM-TV "studio", Computer Lab,Gym,Creative Movement Studio Check
Playground Check

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"Studies show that the most important years of a child's brain development and learning patterns occur from infancy to age five. Established in 1982, Crème de la Crème is a national network of Early Learning Centers of Excellence dedicated to making the most of your child's early years. Crème is designed to create an appreciation and advanced aptitude for learning to help develop the best of the best in your child and provide a long-term advantage at an early age.
"
Excerpted from the preschool's website



Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

"INFANTS
Dramatic Play
Sensory/Art
Curiosity
Literacy
Music


TODDLERS
Dramatic Play
Sensory/Art
Curiosity
Construction
Literacy
Music


2 Years Old
Creative Movement/Gym
Art Science Science
Storytime/Language Development
Music/Rhythm Art Art
Numbers Play
Colors/Shapes/Sizes
Intro Second Language
Computer Play
Dramatic Play
Pre-Writing Skills KREM-TV
Virtues Program Pre-Writing Skills
Dramatic Play Virtues Program
Dramatic Play

3 Years Old
Social Studies
Science
Creative Movement/Gym
Art
Emergent Reading/Language Arts
Music
Emergent Mathematics
Intro Second Language
Computer Play
Pre-Writing Skills
Virtues Program
Dramatic Play
4 Years Old
Social Studies
Science
Creative Movement/Gym
Art
Reading/Language Arts
Music
Mathematics
Second Language
Computers
KREM-TV
Pre-Writing Skills
Virtues Program
Dramatic Play
KINDERGARTEN
Social Studies
Science
Creative Movement/Gym
Art
Handwriting
Journals
Phonics
Reading/Language Arts
Music
Mathematics
Second Language
Computers
KREM-TV
Virtues Program
Community Awareness

"
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.5) Four And Half Stars
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Four Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Four Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Four And Half Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Three and Half Stars
Awareness of others’ feelings Five Stars
Cooperation with other children Five 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 YES
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 - - - - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - YES
Time & space - - - - YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world - - - - -
Music - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - YES
Visual arts - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - YES
Physical activity - - - - YES
Other subjects taught n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.5) Four And Half Stars
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job Four And Half Stars
Patient and affectionate with children Four And Half Stars
Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her Five Stars
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior Four And Half 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 Three and Half Stars
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off Four Stars
Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute Five Stars
Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them Four Stars
Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn Five Stars
Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts Five Stars
Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children Four And Half Stars

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Individualized Teaching


Description of how teachers work with children who are
"behind," "excelling" or "different" from the majority of students

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
The two team-teachers are fabulous. I don't know how we'll ever get this lucky again!

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.4) Four Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Four Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Five Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Four And Half Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Two and Half Star

Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.0) Four Stars

Director's and Parents' Comments

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
I am encouraged to drop in and view my child on the monitors, but not in the classrooms.

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (2.0) Two Stars

Parents:

- Hold social events at the school to build community

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Receive newsletters


Parents' Comments

Parent #1
The kids attend a lot of classmates' birthday parties throughout the year.

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Voice Mail

- Email

- Special Meetings

- Two or More Regular Conferences

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (4.6) Four And Half 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
There should be more choices at meals and snacks.

Parent #2
While the location looks clean when you walk in, there is a larger number of sick children than daycares my neighbors use and that leads me to believe they are not disinfecting well.

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.9) Four And Half Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Four And Half Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Five Stars
Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly Five Stars

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.5) Four And Half Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Five Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Four Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 5 years to
6 years 6 months
$1086/Month
From 3 years to
5 years
$595/Month
From 3 years to
5 years
$794/Month
From 3 years to
5 years
$1086/Month
From 2 years to
3 years
$662/Month
From 2 years to
3 years
$882/Month
From 2 years to
3 years
$1208/Month
From 1 years 6 months to
1 years 11 months
$1255/Month
From 2 months to
1 years 5 months
$1360/Month

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

Preschool age groups 2-3 yr olds and 3-5yr olds both have "Mornings " only sessions available from 8:30am till 12:30pm. Prices range from $849 to $419 /monthly depending on number of days and age group.

Before and After school care is also available 5 days a week for $1086/month.
Tuition includes : Diaper or Pull Ups, meals and consumable/suppy fees.

-- Excerpted from school literature--

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Parent visits tours are: Recommended

Child interview process: Possible, at school's discretion

Application fee: $150

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: Selective based on current students and siblings first, then general public.  

Notification occurs: Rolling

Parents must submit deposit within the following timeframe of receiving notification of acceptance: 30 days

Financial aid is not available.

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 months to enroll.

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Coppell ISD, Greenhill School

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