Summary

Contact Info

The Beagle School
115 Regent Street
Saratoga Springs , NY 12866-4323
www.beagleschool.com/

Tel: (518) 587-7507

Director: Carolyn Hoffman
info@beagleschool.com

Application Information

Applications accepted

Children must be two years old on or before september 1. children who are 3 years old on or before december 1 . children who are 4 years old on or before december 1.

Key Statistics

Student/teacher ratio

7:1

Age cutoff for enrollment

2 years

Extended day

No

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

Quality of teaching

Development of social skills and work habits

Home-school connection

Parent community

Discipline

Facilities

Health

Safety

Handling of separation

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed: 3

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Student/teacher ratio

7:1

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

Outside play equipment

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
We had three boys go thru The Beagle School and they all LOVED it! The school has a two-year, a three-year and a four-year-old program. All programs are geared to be age appropriate with integrated field trips to such places as Up Yonda Farms, Proctor's, The Dance Museum, Sunnyside Gardens, Congress Park, Empire State College (to trick or treat!), Schuyler Farms, etc. The teachers were warm, caring and attentive to each of my children's individual needs. I had twins in the same class and they were always treated as individuals. My boys have detailed, thoughtfully prepared "Memory Books" that the teachers diligently work on throughout the school year to present to the parents at the end of each school year, at a family picnic. These are lasting memories that I will treasure forever (and my boys will treasure somewhere down the road!)
The Beagle School has a fun-filled, child-friendly backyard. The children are outside almost everyday and there is even a large wooden ship to play in and a curvy, paved path for the children to ride little tricycles on, or "cars" or to pull a wagon on. When I would arrive to pick up my boys, they would never want to go home!
As a family, we have made life-long friends with several of the other Beagle families we met through our children going to The Beagle School.
I would highly recommend this preschool to anyone looking for a solid foundation for their preschooler. We loved The Beagle School...you will too!

Parent #2
Great curriculum. Great teachers. Children are exposed to so many possitive experiences that prepare them very well for kindergarten and beyond. Social and school behavior instilled at top end of all children in kindergarten. Teachers transfer their excitement to children.

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"Our school is dedicated to exploration, discovery and the sense of wonder that belonged to Charles Darwin and his ship, The HMS Beagle.The mission of The Beagle School is to provide a quality preschool educational program which fosters the sense of wonder and discovery that naturally exists in all children. Through a variety of enriching experiences, children will be supported in all areas of development with a particular emphasis on such traits as self-motivation, responsibility, and creativity. This will be accomplished through The Beagle School working together with families to assure a safe and nurturing
environment for each child."
Excerpted from the preschool's website

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 (5.0)

This school has increased my child's:

Ability to listen and follow directions

Ability to sit still for longer periods of time

Ability to be a part of a group of children

Self-sufficiency and independence

Awareness of others’ feelings

Cooperation with other children

Curriculum and Teaching Approach


Language					-
Oral language	-	-	-	-	n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs	-	-	-	-	n/a
Storybook reading	-	-	-	-	n/a
Emerging literacy skills	-	-	-	-	n/a

Cognitive Development					n/a
Math and number sense	-		-	-	-
Time & space	-	-	-	-	-
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-	-	-	-	-
Music	-	-	-	-	-

Visual arts	-	-	-	-	-
Physical activity	-	-	-	-	-

Other subjects taught					n/a

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
The school brings in Andy the Music Man to play guitar and sing to the children at least once a month; a local dancer/singer, Lily Loveday, who comes in at least once a month to do movement and dance/singing with the children and the Kiwanis Club sends a volunteer to read to the children once a month and provide each child with a free book to keep. They label the books with the child's name . The children love this and it encourages them and helps to build a love for reading. My boys all loved these special days!

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (5.0)

Full of energy and seemingly happy in job

Patient and affectionate with children

Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her

Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior

Provides feedback on what my child does during the day

Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate

Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses

If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off

Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute

Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them

Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn

Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts

Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.3)

Conducts an open house at start of school year

Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year

Conducts regular parent teacher conferences

Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year

Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year

Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools

Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.7)

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (4.3)

Parents:

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Go on field trips

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Receive newsletters

- Encourage play dates out of school

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)
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
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Health

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

Safety

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Screen and identify all visitors

Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 3 years to 5 years	10		$0/Week
From 3 years to 5 years	10		$0/Week
From 2 years to --	10	Tue 9:30am - 11:30am Thu 9:30am - 11:30am	$0/Week
From 2 years to --	10	Mon 9:30am - 11:30am Wed 9:30am - 11:30am	$0/Week

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: Children must be two years old on or before september 1. children who are 3 years old on or before december 1 . children who are 4 years old on or before december 1.

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

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