Summary

Contact Info

Fellowship Preschool
1788 Kildaire Farm Road
Cary , NC 27511-6526
fellowshipofchrist.org

Tel: (919) 380-0533
Fax: (919) 319-1061

Director: Rebecca Rossi
Fellowshippreschool@earthlink.net

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Application Information

Applications accepted

After a face-to-face meeting at the school

Wait list

No

Deadline for applications

Rolling

Key Statistics

Total enrollment

72

Student/teacher ratio

4:1

Age cutoff for enrollment

2 years

Extended day

No

School year

9/8/2009 - 5/19/2010

Summer Program

-1/-1/-1 - -1/-1/-1

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Davis Drive Elementary, Apex Elementary, Holly Springs Elementary, Panther Creek, Salem Elementary

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: 2

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment

72

Student/teacher ratio

4:1

Established

2004

% of teachers with:

- Bachelors

90%

- Teaching credentials

25%

- CPR

100%

- First aid

100%

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Dropoff Procedure

- 9:15 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Late Pickup Policy: $10 late fee, $5 for every additional 5 minutes

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year	Yes
• Small ratio class to assist with Kindergarten Readiness skills

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

No

Affiliated with a religious institution

Yes

Teach religious concepts	Yes
• All children are welcome. We are a non-denominational program. We want all children to know they are special and loved by God.

Some experience serving children with special needs	Yes
• Small ratios, staff works closely to assist children with special needs

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Other Accreditations

"Best in the West"

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0)

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

Fellowship Preschool has low ratios, experienced teachers and an outstanding curriculum for each of its programs to assist your child with development in the formative years.

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

5 day 4 year old program example

9:10-9:15 Arrival
9:15-9:35 Journals
9:35-10:00 Circle
10:00-11:00 Centers
11:00-11:10 Bathroom Break
11:10-11:30 Snack
11:30-11:45 Show and Tell/Story
11:45-12:15 Playground
12:15 DISMISSAL

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Director's Comments

Learning through play, creative curriculum.

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.5)

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

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	-		-	YES
Physical activity	-		-	YES

Other subjects taught				n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (5.0)

Full of energy and seemingly happy in job

Patient and affectionate with children

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

Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Individualized Teaching

Description of how teachers work with children who are
"behind," "excelling" or "different" from the majority of students

Our small ratios enable all of our teachers to work at each individual child's pace.

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.5)

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

Director's Comments

Fellowship Preschool has an open door policy and we welcome parents to be a part of their child's preschool experience. Open House and Parent Orientation are offered each year. Social events for parents such as "Donuts for Dads" "Muffins for Moms" Thanksgiving Feast, End of Year Program, numerous fundraising opportunities and community outreach projects such as SPCA pet food drive and Macaroni and Cheese food drive.

Separation

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school

Director's and Parents' Comments

Director's Comments

Children with separation difficulty are handled by the director and extra staff on hand to allow the teachers to continue with their classroom routines. Children crying for more than 20 minutes will have their parents contacted to deptermine how to proceed. Parents may select if they would like to pick up their child, or allow the staff to continue trying to comfort and engage the child in fun activities. This process will continue every 20 minutes.

Drop-in Policy

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

General Parent Education

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

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (4.5)

Parents:

- Encourage play dates out of school

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Email

- 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

Overview

Director's Description of Approach Toward Discipline

Children are redirected to other activities.

Director's Response to a Sample Discipline Scenario

Description of how teachers handle the following scenario: Child A and Child B are good friends and usually play together. One day, Child A decides to play with Child C and tells Child B, 'I don't want to play with you today. I'm playing with Child C instead.'

All children in Fellowship Preschool are friends and are encouraged to play together and be considerate of others feelings.

Health

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Food Allergies

- We do not allow certain foods in the classroom

- We keep special snacks for allergic children

- We ask parents to provide child-safe snacks for their allergic child

Medications

- We keep their medication on hand at all times

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.8)

Screen and identify all visitors
• Nationwide background checks are done yearly on entire staff

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 --	10	Mon 9:15am - 12:15pm Wed 9:15am - 12:15pm Fri 9:15am - 12:15pm	$160/Month
From 2 years to --	7	Mon 9:15am - 12:15pm Wed 9:15am - 12:15pm	$135/Month
From 4 years to --	14		$210/Month
From 3 years to --	10	Tue 9:15am - 12:15pm Thu 9:15am - 12:15pm	$145/Month
From 2 years to --	7	Tue 9:15am - 12:15pm Thu 9:15am - 12:15pm	$135/Week
From 2 years to --			$130/Month
From 3 years to --			$155/Month
From 4 years to --			$175/Month
From 2 years to 3 years			$125/Month
From 4 years to --	10		$190/Month
From 2 years to --	7	Tue 9:15am - 12:15pm Thu 9:15am - 12:15pm	$135/Month

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

-

Calendar Year

School Year

9/8/2009 - 5/19/2010

Summer Program

-1/-1/-1 - -1/-1/-1

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: After a face-to-face meeting at the school

There is no wait list for upcoming school year.

Parent visits tours are: Not necessary

Child interview process: None

Parent interview process: Director-parent

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

Notification occurs: Immediately

Parents must submit deposit within the following timeframe of receiving notification of acceptance: Upon registration

Financial aid is not available.

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years to enroll.

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Inquiries accepted from September 1 onwards.

Director's views on diversity:
All children are welcome!

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Davis Drive Elementary, Apex Elementary, Holly Springs Elementary, Panther Creek, Salem Elementary