Village Pre-school

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Summary

Contact Info

Village Pre-school
141 Greenwood Ave
Bethel , CT  06801-2527
www.villagepreschool.org/

Tel: (203) 743-9497

Director: Judy Sims, Director & Art Specialist

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment 3 years
Extended day Yes

Parent Ratings

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

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Established 1971

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
Classroom equipment and furniture Five Stars

Facilities Include:

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

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"Provide frequent, positive, and warm interactions between a highly qualified teaching staff and children.
Provide pre-school children with experiences designed to develop learning responsiveness and communication skills through fostering listening skills and speaking vocabulary.
Help the pre-school child develop positive attitudes towards school as he relates to sympathetic and dependable adults in an environment that is conducive to success.
Provide all types of materials designed to promote creative expression in art, music, literature and physical activities.
Help the child gain an understanding of his immediate community and the world about him through firsthand and various experiences.
Provide good health habits and develop motor and manipulative skills.
Stimulate the child to be curious, to explore, and to question.
Help the child learn self-control and grow in independence and responsibility.
Provide some background for adequacy in social situations and developing happy qualities, i.e., fun, humor, and healthy optimism.
Communicating with parents in the understanding of their child's emotional and physical needs. The fulfillment of these needs increases a child's chances of success in school. Parents are welcome visitors at all times.
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Excerpted from the preschool's website



Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

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Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.0) Four 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 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 - - - - n/a
Storybook reading - Free play with some structure - - 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

Quality of Teaching



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



Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.0) 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 Four 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:
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
- Parents in classrooms early on
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Small group sessions

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 (3.0) Three Stars

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 (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

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 (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 4 years to -- Mon 9:00am - 11:30am
Tue 9:00am - 11:30am
Thu 9:00am - 11:30am
$0/Week
From 3 years to
5 years
Mon 12:15pm - 2:45pm
Tue 12:15pm - 2:45pm
Thu 12:15pm - 2:45pm
$0/Week
From 3 years to
5 years
Mon 12:15pm - 2:45pm
Tue 12:15pm - 2:45pm
Thu 12:15pm - 2:45pm
$0/Week
From 3 years to -- Wed 9:00am - 11:30am
Fri 9:00am - 11:30am
$0/Week

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

"The class will meet on Wednesdays from 12:15pm to 2:45pm.




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Excerpted from the preschool's website-"The class will meet on Wednesdays from 12:15pm to 2:45pm.




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Excerpted from the preschool's website

Application & Admissions

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 3 years to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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



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