Summary

Contact Info

St Andrews Early Childhood Ctr
3008 Old Raleigh Rd
Apex , NC 27502-9254
www.saintandrewecc.org

Tel: (919) 387-8656
Fax: (919) 362-5778

Director: Ann Graf, ECC Director,

Application Information

Applications accepted

Therefore, 3 year olds must be 3 by october 16 and 4 year olds must be 4 by october 16. all children must be potty trained. a physicians report complete with immunization dates is required for each child. the selection process is based upon the concept of time, talent and treasure.

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment

3 years

Extended day

No

Parent Ratings

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

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

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Playground

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

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

Quality of Teaching

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

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.2)

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
- Parents in classrooms early on
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school

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

COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0)

Parents:

- Hold social events at the school to build community

- Fundraise

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Receive newsletters

- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)

- Schedule family field trips

- 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

- Phone Calls

- Email

- Special Meetings

- 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

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.5)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.5)

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 4 years to 5 years	14	Mon 9:30am - 12:30pm Wed 9:30am - 12:30pm Thu 9:30am - 12:30pm Fri 9:30am - 12:30pm	$255/Month
From 4 years to 5 years	14	Mon 9:30am - 12:30pm Wed 9:30am - 12:30pm Fri 9:30am - 12:30pm	$185/Month
From 4 years to --	14	Mon 9:30am - 12:30pm Wed 9:30am - 12:30pm Fri 9:30am - 12:30pm	$185/Month
From 3 years to --	12	Tue 9:30am - 12:30pm Thu 9:30am - 12:30pm	$150/Month
From 4 years to 5 years	18		$265/Month

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

Parishioners
3 year olds - Tues./Thurs. - $135.00/month
4 year olds - Mon./Wed./Fri. - $160.00/month
Step Up 4s - Sept. to Dec. - $160.00/month
Jan. to May - $205.00/month
4 & 5 yr. olds - 5 days/week - $230.00/month
Step-Up 4`s class meets Mon./Wed./Fri. from Sept to Dec, & then adds Thursday to their schedule from Jan to May-

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: Therefore, 3 year olds must be 3 by october 16 and 4 year olds must be 4 by october 16. all children must be potty trained. a physicians report complete with immunization dates is required for each child. the selection process is based upon the concept of time, talent and treasure.

Application fee: $100.00

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First consideration is given to St. Andrews parishioners who have donated their time and talent to serve the needs of the church by participating in some ministry. Then consideration is given to Catholic non-parishioners. The general public will then fill any openings

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 3 years to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

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