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Happy Valley Chlldrens Ranch
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(303) 422-4220
Summary
Contact Info
Happy Valley Chlldrens Ranch
7762 Quaker Street
Arvada
, CO
80007
Tel:
(303) 422-4220
Parent Ratings
| Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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| Development of social skills and work habits |
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| Home-school connection |
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| Parent community |
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| Discipline |
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| Facilities |
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| Health |
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| Safety |
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| Handling of separation |
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed:
1
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Transportation and Drop-off Policies
Transportation
Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.3) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Classroom equipment and furniture |
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| Outside play equipment |
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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) |
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| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) |
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| Music room |
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| Art room |
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| Library |
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Playground
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
My olds child is now finishing up kindergarden. He went to happy valley for 2 year and loved it. That are so kind and really know how to teach and have fun. When he started kindergarden he was ahead of most of his classmates. He knew how to write all lower and uppercase letters and all numbers.He was Begining to read. I was shocked at how much he knew that others didnt.
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
Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source
Curriculum & Teaching Approach
Social Skills & Work Habits
| OVERALL RATING (4.0) |
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| Ability to listen and follow directions
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Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
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| Ability to be a part of a group of children |
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| Self-sufficiency and independence |
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| Awareness of others’ feelings |
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| Cooperation with other children |
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Curriculum and Teaching Approach
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (4.6) |
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| Full of energy and seemingly happy in job |
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| Patient and affectionate with children |
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| Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her |
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| Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior |
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| Provides feedback on what my child does during the day |
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| Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate |
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| Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses |
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| If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off |
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| Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute |
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| Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them |
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| Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn |
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| Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts |
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| Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children |
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Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
the teacher really truly love the kid they have in their classes
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.3) |
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| Conducts an open house at start of school year |
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| Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year |
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| Conducts regular parent teacher conferences |
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| Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year |
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| Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year |
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| Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools |
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Separation
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Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Director's and Parents' Comments
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
when you visit their motto is play with your child and have fun.
Drop-in Policy
- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy
General Parent Education
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0) |
Parents:
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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| 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
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Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
outside they have a barn with sheep, chickens, turky, pigs and ponys. The kids get to ride the ponys often
Health
| OVERALL RATING (4.7) |
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| Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable |
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| Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided
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| Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly |
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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (4.5) |
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| Screen and identify all visitors
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| Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others |
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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
Parents' Admission Tips
Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions
Parent #1
regester on the first day i could
