Campus For Kids

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Summary

Contact Info

Campus For Kids
4905 E Buckeye Rd
Madison , WI  53716-1864
www.campusforkids.com/cms/

Tel: (608) 221-1529
Fax: (608) 441-1991

Director: Annette Wood - Director
awood@mail.lakecitychurch.org

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment 2 months
Extended day No

Parent Ratings

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

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Established 1977

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school


Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.5) Four And Half Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Five Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Four Stars

Facilities Include:

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

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"The mission of Campus for Kids (CFK) is to provide a caring, wholesome, secure environment where every child is nurtured to their fullest potential in wisdom, knowledge and stature. Campus for Kids has been ministering to children and their families since 1977.
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Excerpted from the preschool's website



Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (3.8) Three and Half Stars
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Four Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Three Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Four Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Four 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 - - - - n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Storybook reading - Free play with some structure - - n/a
Emerging literacy skills - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - YES
Time & space - Free play with some structure - - YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world - Free play with some structure - - -
Music - Free play with some structure - - YES
Visual arts - Free play with some structure - - -
Physical activity - Free play with some structure - - YES
Other subjects taught n/a

Quality of Teaching

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Teachers are very sensitive to the individual personalities of the children. They are both creative and nurturing. Teachers spend one on one time loving on my kids.

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.2) Four Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Two Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Four Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Five Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Four Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Five Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (3.0) Three Stars
Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
- Parents in classrooms early on
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school

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) Three Stars

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- 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) Five 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

Health

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Five Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Five Stars

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.5) Four And Half Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Five Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Four Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 2 months to
5 years
$160/Week
From 2 months to
5 years
$205/Week
From 2 months to
5 years
$210/Week
From 2 months to
5 years
$254/Week
From 2 months to
5 years
$160/Week

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

6 weeks - 24 months (weekly)

1st Child (ACH) 2nd Child 2nd Child(ACH)
246.00 N/A N/A

2 years (weekly)

1st Child (ACH) 2nd Child 2nd Child (ACH)
203.00 189.00 183.00


3-5 years (full days, weekly)

1st Child (ACH) 2nd Child 2nd Child (ACH)
198.00 184.00 178.00


3-5 years (half days, weekly)

1st Child (ACH) 2nd Child 2nd Child (ACH)
155.00 144.00 139.00


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Application & Admissions

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: Diversity  

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 months to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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



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