Summary

Contact Info

Apple Child Care Ctr
6827 Bunker Rd
Cleveland , OH 44133-1827
Tel: (440) 582-3840
Fax: (440) 582-3319

Director: Donna Susi

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: 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 (5.0)

Classroom equipment and furniture

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
I was told by various friends and neighbors that when my child was old enough I should send her to Apple Child Care.
My first contact was phoning and asking info in which the Director was friendly, professional and very helpful, answering all my questions and sending a classroom letter, specific to my child's age and a current monthly newsletter and one past newsletter. I was told that upon receiving the info I should then call back and make an appointment to visit the center and meet the staff and receive a parent handbook.
I actually visited the center, meet with the director and staff.
I was pleased with my first impression... cheerful, clean and very child-oriented. I was invited to attend the Parent Night Open House which was held the first Friday of November, 7-9 p.m.
My mother and I went to the Open House and it was an unexpected good time. Parents and visitors attended, (no children) visited each classroom and made an item that related to the Ohio State Standards to take home and do with their child, enjoyed refreshments and a drawing for prizes.
We didn't want the evening to end....we left that night and I enrolled my child for the following September and have never doubted the care my child / children haeve received through the years.

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

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Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.0)

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	-		-	-	-
Music	-	-		-	YES

Visual arts	-		-	-	-
Physical activity	-	-		-	YES

Other subjects taught					n/a

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
I am always pleased with the quality of work my child brings home...wonderful projects that tie into the weekly theme...appropriate hands-on activities that my children have always enjoyed sharing at home. More importantly, my children mimic /model the behavior of their teachers while playing at home, allowing me an insight into their days activites through this form of playing school in my home.

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.8)

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

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
I have been involved with many of the teachers through the years and have had an excellent rapport with all of them. One teacher was a little quietier and not quite as exuberent but my son enjoyed her and her classroom. I love how every child and parent is greeted upon arrival and departure, willingly giving and receiving hugs and 'thumb kisses'.

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.4)

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

Director's and Parents' Comments

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
There is no prerequsite for volunteering. As a working parent I appreciated that I did not have to be in the classroom or behind the scenes. Photos are taken for all events and classroom activities and posted for our enjoyment and also sent home for us to compile our own photo memories.
The staff has remained almost the same as when I first enrolled my oldest child in 2003 making it a very consistent program with staff I see daily throughout the years. Very impressive when many of the staff have been at this center since it was established in 1985 and there is seldom a change in lead teache rpositions.

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 (4.0)

Parents:

- Fundraise

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Receive newsletters

- 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

- Voice Mail

- Two or More Regular Conferences

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
3 progress reports

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 (5.0)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Safety

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Screen and identify all visitors

Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

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

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
Touring the school prior to enrollment and staying in touch with the director until my oldest child could be enrolled.