Mother Goose Pre-school

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  • Telephone: (208) 237-0333

Summary

Contact Info

Mother Goose Pre-school
420 W Chubbuck Rd
Chubbuck , ID  83202-2308
Tel: (208) 237-0333

Director: Tracey Burwell

Key Statistics

Total enrollment 36
Student/teacher ratio 10:1

Parent Ratings

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

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  2

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment 36
Student/teacher ratio 10:1
Established 1973

% of teachers with:

- CPR 100%
- First aid 100%

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school


Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- 6:30 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year Yes
Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program No
Affiliated with a religious institution No
Some experience serving children with special needs No

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Five Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Five Stars
Outside play equipment Five Stars

Facilities Include:

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

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

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Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.6) Four And Half Stars
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Four And Half Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Four Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Four Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Five Stars
Awareness of others’ feelings Five Stars
Cooperation with other children Five 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 -
Oral language - - - - n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Storybook reading - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - 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 - - - - -
Sci. reasoning/physical world - - - - -
Music - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - YES
Visual arts - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - -
Physical activity - - - - YES
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 (4.2) Four Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Four 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 Five Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Five Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars

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

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0) Four Stars

Parents:

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Encourage play dates out of school

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Voice Mail

- 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

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
GREAT SCHOOL!!!!

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.8) Four And Half Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Five Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Four And Half Stars
Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly Five Stars

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.8) 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 And Half Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition



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Application & Admissions



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Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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