Summary

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

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.7)

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

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"OUR PHILOSOPHY ON THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN

We, as educators, and you, as parents, all want to give our children the best possible start in life. We want them to grow into happy, productive human beings, to realize their full potential, to be capable of love, of work, and of responsibility.

At Blue Ivey School, we realize that we are in charge of the environments and settings in which our children discover and develop. We know that the child's experience is the learning process. Jean Piaget stated unequivocally: "Every time we teach a child something, we keep him from inventing it himself...That which we allow him to discover by himself...will remain with him."

Discover is the key word used by Piaget. As children explore and discover their world and how it works, they learn. Children have a natural thirst for knowledge and growth. It is our responsibility to share information with them, to help them explore and discover what this world and its relationships are all about.

Blue Ivey School is Child-Centered. Child-Centeredness means being completely in tune with each and every child, knowing him or her from the inside - out. It is focusing on the child and attending to his or her needs. It is recognizing that no one child is like another. It is being a careful observer of the child, knowing where he or she is in his or her development at any given time and helping the child progress, explore, and discover.

We are not concerned with the end product - of an art project or activity. We know that it is the process that teaches the child, not the end product. In learning to read, we know children must go through many complex developmental stages before they will be physically ready to master and retain the skills that literacy demands. Children need to have experiences before they can attach words to the experiences. They need to have experiences with things and people as they develop. Children need to experience the glue, the scissors, the paper, the sand, the mud, the water, the air, the flowers, the insects, smells, tastes, sounds, sights, hard things, soft things, smooth things, rough things, walking, running, hopping, jumping, and skipping. They need experiences with other children, with adults, with grandparents, and with animals. They then will be able to use language with these experiences - to ask questions, to discuss, to talk, to point, to laugh, and to learn.

We know that earliest or fastest is not best. We must take the time and honor the responsibility to encourage all sides of a child's development. It is through this patience, encouragement, and discovery that we will foster a lifetime of excellence in our children.

Blue Ivey is a school of Discovery. From our toddlers to our schoolers, our philosophy is the same - children learn how to live and how to be by the experiences they have and the discoveries they make. Our school provides the opportunities for children to experience and discover - physically (about themselves and their bodies), socially (about other people and how to live and relate to them), and emotionally (about their feelings and the feelings of others).

Blue Ivey Schooloffers Experienced Staff, Private Kindergarten, Excellent Age Appropriate Curriculum, Custom, Private Playgrounds for Different Ages, Large Breezeway for Indoor Play, Music, Spanish, and Valet Service to name a few. Extra Curricular Activities can include Piano, Fitness, and Computer Instruction.

Age Appropriate Seasonal Activities include Swimming, Plays, Bowling, Skating, Various Field Trips, Horseback Riding, Picnics and much, much more!"
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

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Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.8)

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

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.7)

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

Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.7)

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:
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are encouraged to drop-in during specific times

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
Blue Ivey School is newly remodeled (2007 school year) and has automatic sinks, toilets, and papertowel dispensers. Toys are disinfected each week as well as all plush/stuffed animals sent to the laundry each week.

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

Application & Admissions

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

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