First United Methodist Child C

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Contact Info

First United Methodist Child C
2727 Jackson St
Alexandria , LA  71301-4738
www.fumca.org

Tel: (318) 484-9377
Fax: (318) 484-2692

Director: Melanie Taylor, Preschool Director Candy O'Brien, Childcare Director

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment 2 months
Extended day No

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Two Stars
Home-school connection Two and Half Star
Parent community One Star
Discipline Two and Half Star
Facilities Three Stars
Health Four Stars
Safety Three Stars
Handling of separation One Star

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.0) Three Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Three Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Three Stars

Facilities Include:

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

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

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Free Play Free Play Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure
Language -
Oral language - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Storybook reading - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Emerging literacy skills - - - Not formally part of the curriculum n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - - - Not formally part of the curriculum -
Time & space - - - Not formally part of the curriculum -
Sci. reasoning/physical world - - - Not formally part of the curriculum -
Music - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - -
Visual arts - - - Not formally part of the curriculum -
Physical activity - - - - -
Other subjects taught n/a

Quality of Teaching



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



Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (2.8) Two and Half Star
Conducts an open house at start of school year Two Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Three Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Three Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Three Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Three Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Three Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (1.0) One Star

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are not encouraged to drop-in

General Parent Education

-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes

-This preschool does not connect parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (1.0) One Star

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (2.5) Two and Half Star
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are mostly handled in a competent way, though there have been a few exceptions that from time to time have made me worried about the safety of my child

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.0) Four Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Four Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Four Stars

Safety

OVERALL RATING (3.0) Three Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Three Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Three Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

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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