Care-a-lot Nursery School

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  • Telephone: (518) 393-6050

Summary

Contact Info

Care-a-lot Nursery School
2000 Broadway
Schenectady , NY  12306-4124
Tel: (518) 393-6050

Director: Sandy Gregory

Parent Ratings

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


Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.5) Four And Half Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Four Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture 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 (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 Five Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence 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 - - - - 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 - - - YES
Visual arts - Free play with some structure - - -
Physical activity - Free play with some structure - - YES
Other subjects taught n/a

Quality of Teaching



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Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.6) Four 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 Four 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
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
- Parents in classrooms early on
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school

Director's and Parents' Comments

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
I thought my son would have separtion anxiety, but he didn't. He didn't even care that I was gone.

Drop-in Policy

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

General Parent Education

-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes

-This preschool does connect parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home

Parent Community

Parents:

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Receive newsletters

- Encourage play dates out of school

- Shares information on matter related to our children (e.g. babysitter lists, pediatricians, extracurriculuar classes, etc.)

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- 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 (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

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

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Parents' Admission Tips

Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions

Parent #1
Start looking early spots fill quickly.

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