Summary

Contact Info

Libertyville Cooperative Nursery School
429 Brainerd and 225 Maple
Libertyville , IL 60048-2107
www.libertyvilleco-op.com

Tel: (847) 367-0926

Director: Carol Boyce
carolboyce@att.net

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Application Information

Applications accepted

For following year or if current availability

Deadline for applications

Rolling

Key Statistics

Total enrollment

200

Student/teacher ratio

5:1

Age cutoff for enrollment

2 years and 6 months

Extended day

Yes

School year

9/1/2009 - 5/30/2010

Summer Program

6/1/2009 - 7/15/2009

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Adler, Butterfield, Copeland, Rockland, Green Oaks

Survey Information

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment

200

Student/teacher ratio

5:1

Established

1945

% of teachers with:

- Bachelors

90%

- Masters

15%

- CPR

95%

- First aid

95%

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

- Located close to public transportation

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- 8:45 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Late Pickup Policy: fees for pickup after 15 minutes late

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year	Yes
• Young 5 - expands curriculum to meet the needs of children who would like an extra year prior to kindergarten

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

Yes

Affiliated with a religious institution

No

Some experience serving children with special needs	Yes
• We have worked with Down's Syndrome, English Second Language, Autistism (milder cases), and others

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Other Memberships

childcare coalition

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Playground

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

Learn through play
Socialization important
Teaching children to think for a lifetime

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

half day program including circle time, snack, music, stories, activity choice time with centers

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

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	-	-	-	YES
Music	-	-	-	YES

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

Other subjects taught	cooking			n/a

Quality of Teaching

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Individualized Teaching

Description of how teachers work with children who are
"behind," "excelling" or "different" from the majority of students

Teachers work with groups, small groups, and individuals. Teachers take children from whereever they are at and lead them in developmentally appropriate ways

Home School Connection

Director's Comments

Communication starts with orientation meetings with teachers at the beginning of the year. They continue with class and school monthly newsletters. We also have two open houses and two parent teacher conferences each year.

Separation

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
- Parents in classroom early on
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year

Director's and Parents' Comments

Director's Comments

We work individually with the parent to handle separation anxieties in a wide variety of ways

Discipline, Health and Safety

Overview

Director's Description of Approach Toward Discipline

Redirection

Director's Response to a Sample Discipline Scenario

Description of how teachers handle the following scenario: Child A and Child B are good friends and usually play together. One day, Child A decides to play with Child C and tells Child B, 'I don't want to play with you today. I'm playing with Child C instead.'

We would talk about how we are all friends here and empower the children to discuss it together.

Food Allergies

- We do not allow certain foods in the classroom

- We keep special snacks for allergic children

- We ask parents to provide child-safe snacks for their allergic child

Medications

- We keep their medication on hand at all times

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 2 years 6 months to 6 years	8		$0/Week

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

We have 1,2,3,4,5 half days per week with various combinations. Tuition runs from $81 to $382 per month.

Calendar Year

School Year

9/1/2009 - 5/30/2010

Summer Program

6/1/2009 - 7/15/2009

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: For following year or if current availability

Parent visits tours are: Not necessary

Child interview process: None

Parent interview process: None required

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $50

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

Notification occurs:

Parents must submit deposit within the following timeframe of receiving notification of acceptance: Month

Financial aid is available.

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years and 6 months to enroll.

Child must be potty trained to enroll.

Director's views on diversity:
We are open to anyone.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Adler, Butterfield, Copeland, Rockland, Green Oaks