Small Wonders Playcare

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  • Telephone: (706) 860-7676

Summary

Contact Info

Small Wonders Playcare
229 N Belair Rd
Evans , GA  30809-3203
Tel: (706) 860-7676
Fax: (706) 863-3988

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Three Stars
Development of social skills and work habits Four Stars
Home-school connection Four And Half Stars
Parent community Two Stars
Discipline Three Stars
Facilities Five Stars
Health Four Stars
Safety Three and Half Stars
Handling of separation One Star

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  2

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Five Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Five Stars
Outside play equipment Five Stars

Parents' Comments
Parent #1
If your child has a disablility look elsewhere. If you have a great experience, more power to you!

Parent #2
This preschool is amazing. The owner is an extremely wise and up front person. No beating around the bush. My child loves it and it is the best daycare we have been at.

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

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.0) Four Stars
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Three Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Five Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Three Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Three Stars
Awareness of others’ feelings Five Stars
Cooperation with other children Five Stars

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 - - - - n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Storybook reading - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Emerging literacy skills - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - -
Time & space - - - - -
Sci. reasoning/physical world - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - -
Music - - - - -
Visual arts - - - - -
Physical activity - - - - -
Other subjects taught n/a
Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Teachers seemed to be alright in this section. My child only attended about 8 weeks because it was so awful.

Quality of Teaching



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Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.5) Four And Half Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Three and Half Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Five Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Three and Half Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Five Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (1.0) One Star

Director's and Parents' Comments

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Small Wonders had a seemingly good open house, but later found it was very misleading in the information presented both about staff memeber (s) and teaching abilities.

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (2.0) Two Stars

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Voice Mail

- Special Meetings

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (3.1) Three Stars
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
This place is always super clean and just outstanding.

Parent #2
I know that I saw swings outside, but I have never seen any child in them.

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.2) Four Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Four Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Three and Half Stars
Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly Five Stars

Safety

OVERALL RATING (3.5) Three and Half Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Three Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Four Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition



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Application & Admissions



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Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

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Parents' Admission Tips

Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions

Parent #1
Ask to see record (s) of any supposed certification. Get everything in writing.

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