Discovery Point Child Devmnt

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  • Telephone: (423) 344-4422

Summary

Contact Info

Discovery Point Child Devmnt
5987 Hunter Rd
Ooltewah , TN  37363-8760
Tel: (423) 344-4422

Director: Rick Holmes

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. One Star
Quality of teaching Two and Half Star
Home-school connection Two and Half Star
Parent community Four Stars
Discipline One Star
Facilities Four Stars
Health Two and Half Star
Safety Three and Half Stars

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  2

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.0) Four Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Four Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Four Stars

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 - - - - 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 Free play - - - -
Time & space - - - - -
Sci. reasoning/physical world - - - - -
Music - - - - -
Visual arts - - - - -
Physical activity - - - - -
Other subjects taught n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (2.7) Two and Half Star
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job Two Stars
Patient and affectionate with children Three Stars
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior Three Stars
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day Three Stars
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate Three Stars
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses Three Stars
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off Two Stars

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (2.8) Two and Half Star
Conducts an open house at start of school year Three 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 Two Stars

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0) Four Stars

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

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

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

Ages, Schedule & Tuition



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Application & Admissions



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Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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