Abc Preschool

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  • Telephone: (480) 464-0110

Summary

Contact Info

Abc Preschool
1949 East Brown Road
Mesa , AZ  85203
Tel: (480) 464-0110

Parent Ratings

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

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Located close to public transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

- Private bus service available


Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.0) Four Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Four Stars

Facilities Include:

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

Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Teachers demonstrated frequent one on one attention toward students in a variety on activities. They squatted down or bent over for height adjustment for closer interaction. Often times teachers instructed students to perform cetain skills through a hand on hand method for explanation, such as painting verticle/horizontal/diagnol suggestions and blending colors. Songs were sung, actions were inplemented and reinforced when performed. Students were listened to when they spoke and their suggestions considered and commented on. Students were encouraged to explore and share about their discoveries. My daughter is treated like an individual and the service is very personalized. She is recognized for her progress and praised for appropriate behaviors she displays when interacting with other children. As an only child her social skills were limited and she was somewhat an outcast prior to her involvement here at this child care center. I am pleased. It is a child safe, fun, and comfortable setting. My daughter shares with everyone about "her school".

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 (4.5) Four And Half Stars
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Five Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Four Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Five Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Four 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 - - - - n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Storybook reading - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Emerging literacy skills - Free play with some structure - - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - Free play with some structure - - YES
Time & space - Free play with some structure - - YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world - Free play with some structure - - -
Music - Free play with some structure - - YES
Visual arts - Free play with some structure - - -
Physical activity - Free play with some structure - - YES
Other subjects taught n/a
Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Age appropriate activities are developed and students are encourage to participate. Activities are varied often and there is a full range of different centers for the students to choose and enjoy. Teachers interact with the students in theri areas of interest and encourage others to engage in the activity and also broaden the play to iencompass other areas of play. For example incorporating housekeeping with music or building for a box to keep toys in. Creative ideas are always flowing. There are quite times in addition to highly active times for all to engage in joyfully.

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.6) 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
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 Four Stars
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off Four And Half 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 And Half Stars
Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn Four And Half 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 Five Stars

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
I have been extremely pleased with the interaction my child has encountered from her teachers and the director. The director is oftent times very involved with the children through the day too!

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.7) Three and Half 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 Three Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Five Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Two Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Two Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (3.0) Three Stars

Director's and Parents' Comments

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
This section didn't really apply to my situation.

Drop-in Policy

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

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (3.0) Three Stars

Parents:

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

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

- 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

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
Although the building is not brand new and high tech it is always clean and colorful. It is a bright engaging atmosphere with a comfortable inviting feeling.

Health

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Five Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Five Stars

Safety

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Five Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Five Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition



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Application & Admissions



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Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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