Summary

Contact Info

Adas Israel's Gan HaYeled Nursery School
2850 Quebec St Nw
Washington , DC 20008-5200
www.adasisrael.org

Tel: (202) 362-4491
Fax: (202) 363-7236

Director: Shelley Remer
shelley.remer@adasisrael.org

Application Information

Deadline for applications

January 17

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment

1 years and 6 months

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: 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 (4.7)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

Outside play equipment

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Playground

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
See above regarding strengths. I know of no weaknesses. It's one of the best preschools we've ever heard of, in every respect.

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 (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

Cooperation with other children

Curriculum and Teaching Approach


Language					YES
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	-	-		-	YES
Time & space	-	-		-	YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-	-		-	YES
Music	-	-		-	YES

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

Other subjects taught					n/a

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
The classroom has a wide variety of play stations, covering most of the areas listed above, but these stations are mainly for free play, with some structure. Instruction, per se, is mainly teacher-led, although the kids also often play at the same types of activities.

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

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 (4.8)

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 (5.0)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
- Home visits by teachers
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school

Director's and Parents' Comments

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
This preschool has a special-needs consultant who is called on to assist, when and as appropriate. For example, when our older daughter (now age 10) attended it, six years ago, she was a new immigrant and didn't speak ANY English. The preschool made it a "class project" for everyone to assist her in learning English, with all her classmates helping out, and used a special custom-designed picture-book, to assist her teachers in communicating with her. Within four months, she was already speaking English and by the end of the school year no-one could even tell that she was born elsewhere, as she sounded so fully native-born. Now, five years later, she wins spelling bees and tests in the 98th percentile for sixth graders, while in fourth grade. But it was this preschool that got her started so well.

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are encouraged to drop-in during specific times

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (5.0)

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

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Have gotten to know many of the other parents and families.

Parent #2
Pairs old parents with new parents

Parent #3
Is active in recruiting volunteers for field trips and school activities.

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Voice Mail

- Email

- Special Meetings

- Two or More Regular Conferences

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
At occasional in-school special events

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
A larger playground would be better.

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

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

$730 for the Tution for the Year.

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Deadline for applications: January 17

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: Priority registration for Adas Israel congregants: January 2 – 8 Second priority registration for currently enrolled students and their siblings: January 9 – 16 Third priority registration for returning Gan HaYeled families: January 17

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 1 years and 6 months to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

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

Parents' Admission Tips

Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions

Parent #1
Requested assistance, both from a Rabbi and from the school's director.