Calvin Preschool

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  • Telephone: (757) 588-1452

Summary

Contact Info

Calvin Preschool
2901 E Little Creek Rd
Norfolk , VA  23518-3341
Tel: (757) 588-1452
Fax: (757) 587-7921

Director: Tiffany Hindmarsh

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. One Star
Home-school connection Two and Half Star
Parent community One Star
Discipline Three and Half Stars
Handling of separation Two Stars

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info


Parents' Comments
Parent #1
FYI. This school does not have a standardized curriculum like ABECA and does not follow USDA dietary guidelines.

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

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Free Play Free Play Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure
Language -
Oral language - - - Not formally part of the curriculum n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - - Not formally part of the curriculum n/a
Storybook reading - - - Not formally part of the curriculum n/a
Emerging literacy skills - Free play with some structure - - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - - - Not formally part of the curriculum -
Time & space - - - Not formally part of the curriculum -
Sci. reasoning/physical world - - - Not formally part of the curriculum -
Music - - - Not formally part of the curriculum -
Visual arts - - - Not formally part of the curriculum -
Physical activity - - - Not formally part of the curriculum -
Other subjects taught n/a
Parents' Comments

Parent #1
There is a general philosophy but not a formal proven curriculum.

Quality of Teaching



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Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (2.8) Two and Half Star
Conducts an open house at start of school year Two Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Three Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Three Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Three Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Three Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Three Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (2.0) Two Stars
Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are not encouraged to drop-in

General Parent Education

-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes

-This preschool does not connect parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (1.0) One Star

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (3.8) Three and Half Stars
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled well in a way that gives me confidence in the safety of my child

Ages, Schedule & Tuition



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Application & Admissions



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Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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