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Beyond The Rainbow Nursery
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(518) 435-1391
Summary
Contact Info
Beyond The Rainbow Nursery
5 Metro Park Rd
Albany
, NY
12205-2134
Tel:
(518) 435-1391
Director:
Linda Hoyt
Parent Ratings
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| Development of social skills and work habits |
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| Handling of separation |
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed:
2
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Transportation and Drop-off Policies
Transportation
Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.0) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The teachers are fantastic! Both my girls went there and my new baby will be going there as well! I can't say enough good things about this school. My children and I are very lucky to have found this preschool and you will feel the same way.
Parent #2
The nursery school aspect of it is wonderful. The teachers are very nurturing. I do not feel it is a scheduled/organized place for preschool.
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source
Curriculum & Teaching Approach
Social Skills & Work Habits
| OVERALL RATING (4.1) |
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| Ability to listen and follow directions
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Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
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| Ability to be a part of a group of children |
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| Self-sufficiency and independence |
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Curriculum and Teaching Approach
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| Storybook reading |
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| Cognitive Development |
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| Math and number sense |
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| Time & space |
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| Sci. reasoning/physical world |
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| Music |
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| Visual arts |
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| Physical activity |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
They are definatley more of a play school than structured school. Great for young ones, not so much 4 year olds
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (5.0) |
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| Full of energy and seemingly happy in job |
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| Patient and affectionate with children |
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| Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior |
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| Provides feedback on what my child does during the day |
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| Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate |
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| Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses |
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| If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off |
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| Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them |
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| Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn |
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| Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts |
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| Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children |
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Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Both of the teachers are equally nurturing and loving:)
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (2.8) |
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| Conducts an open house at start of school year |
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| Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year |
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| Conducts regular parent teacher conferences |
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| Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year |
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| Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year |
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| Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools |
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Separation
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Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
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Director's and Parents' Comments
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The teachers always made me feel very comfortable when leaving my child with them, even though my child was very upset about leaving mommy.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0) |
Parents:
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (4.4) |
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| 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
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Health
| OVERALL RATING (4.8) |
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| Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable |
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| Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided
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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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| Screen and identify all visitors
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| Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others |
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Ages, Schedule & Tuition
Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.
Application & Admissions
Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.
Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.
