Kids Academy Learning Ctr

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  • Telephone: (954) 510-5437

Summary

Contact Info

Kids Academy Learning Ctr
875 Coral Ridge Dr
Coral Springs , FL  33071-4180
Tel: (954) 510-5437

Director: Levern Arnold

Parent Ratings

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

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school


Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.0) Three Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Three Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Three Stars

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)
Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)
Music room
Art room
Library Check
Playground Check

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 (2.8) Two and Half Star
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Two Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Two Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Two Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence 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 YES
Oral language - - - Not formally part of the curriculum n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - - - n/a
Storybook reading - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Emerging literacy skills Free play - - - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense Free play - - - YES
Time & space - - - - YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world Free play - - - -
Music Free play - - - -
Visual arts - - - Not formally part of the curriculum -
Physical activity Free play - - - YES
Other subjects taught n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (5.0) Five Stars
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job Five Stars
Patient and affectionate with children Five Stars
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior Five Stars
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day Five Stars
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate Five Stars
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses Five Stars
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off Five Stars
Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children Five Stars

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
the teachers in PReK 2 were great

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 (1.0) One Star

Director's and Parents' Comments

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
they did nothing to help the transitions but were very quick to tear my crying son out of my arms!

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are not encouraged to drop-in

General Parent Education

-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (1.0) One Star

Parents:

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

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (1.2) One Star
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled poorly in a way that makes me concerned about the safety of my child

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
the facility is state of the arts but the school puts it to waste as some thins are rarely used if even ever used like the library and computer learning.

Health

OVERALL RATING (2.5) Two and Half Star
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Three Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Two Stars

Safety

OVERALL RATING (1.5) One and Half Star
Screen and identify all visitors Two Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others One Star

Ages, Schedule & Tuition



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Application & Admissions



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Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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