Summary

Contact Info

Northbrook Presbyterian Church
22055 W 14 Mile Rd
Beverly Hills , MI 48025-2536
www.northbrookpresbyterian.org

Tel: (248) 642-0200
Fax: (248) 642-7495

Director: Director, Pam Grim,

Application Information

Applications accepted

Child must be three or four by december 1 in the year of enrollment call the director, pam grim, (248-642-0200 ext. 16) at the church any time during the year to place your child on the class list.

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment

3 years

Extended day

Yes

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)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

Outside play equipment

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Playground

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
This is an excellent preschool. Experienced, educated/certified staff that CARES about the kids. Play-based, nurturing environment - both my kids love their school, teachers and friends. Venue is spacious, with separate yet large, connected classrooms for different activities. Kids can choose their own activities during free play time. The enrichment activities are fun, age-appropriate and very educational. Very good methods for teaching phonemic awareness and building math foundation. WONDERFUL how they handle conflicts/behavior issues - very positive and redirecting. My kids learn how to care about others and have confidence and pride in themselves. I can't say enough positive things about this preschool.

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"Northbrook Nursery School is a state-licensed program featuring curriculum which meets the state's Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Preschool. In our safe, nurturing environment, your child will:
Develop feelings of success and self-confidence.
Obtain a solid foundation of pre-reading and math readiness skills necessary for kindergarten.
Learn to get along with others.
Experience activities which will create an excitement for learning.
Receive individualized attention from approachable and qualified teachers in a class with a pupil/staff ratio of 6:1.
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Excerpted from the preschool's website

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

"Daily Schedule
The daily schedule is planned to offer a balance of learning activities. Part of the day is spent in self-directed free play when the children may visit any and all the rooms as they choose for play activities. Music, movement activities, stories and enrichment experiences occur in small groups.

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Excerpted from the preschool's website

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.2)

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

Awareness of others’ feelings

Cooperation with other children

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
This is a play-based school with an excellent curriculum that builds a solid foundation in math, phonemic awareness, as well as creativity through art, music, addressing concepts of time, and social relationships.

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (5.0)

Full of energy and seemingly happy in job

Patient and affectionate with children

Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her

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

Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute

Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them

Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn

Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.0)

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

Separation

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation

Drop-in Policy

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

General Parent Education

-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes

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

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (3.0)

Parents:

- Hold social events at the school to build community

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Go on field trips

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Receive newsletters

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

- 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

- Email

- Special Meetings

- 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

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
I am very impressed with how they recognize and treat each child as a unique individual; they embrace the individuality and encourage kids to feel good about themselves and their strengths.

Health

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

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

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 4 years to --		Mon 9:00am - 11:30am Wed 9:00am - 11:30am Fri 9:00am - 11:30am	$0/Year
From 3 years to --		Tue 9:00am - 11:30am Thu 9:00am - 11:30am	$0/Year

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: Child must be three or four by december 1 in the year of enrollment call the director, pam grim, (248-642-0200 ext. 16) at the church any time during the year to place your child on the class list.

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 3 years to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

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