Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.3)

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

The parents recieve a daily note about their child's activities. In September, we have a meeting with the parents about the goals set for the year.It is a time parents may ask questions about specific teaching goals, how to participate in the school, discipline policies, etc. We also celebrate other cultural customs from various countries represented in the school to help overcome bias.Parent teacher conferences are held annually, or more often if teacher/parent feels the need. Comments made by parents of past students usually report a very good transition into kindergarten.

Separation

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Parents in classroom early on
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year

Director's and Parents' Comments

Director's Comments

Parents are asked to visit with their child for an hour a day one or two weeks before entering the school. We ask for transitonal objects such as stuffed animals or blankets, etc. A picture of the family is also welcomed. We use picture time lines for children when necessary to help them adjust to daily routines and activites. Children are held when the parent leaves and soothed. Teachers help direct children to activites that will help ease the transition.

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

Overview

Director's Description of Approach Toward Discipline

The first step we use for discipline is communication with the child. Allowing them to express their feelings and equipping them with vocabulary if necessary to help express to others when they are hurt, or angry. The second step is redirection to another activity. The third step is to give the child some time alone or sitting with the teacher. After a few minutes the child is asked to discuss the problem and helped to resolve it. Teachers use role modeling as an effective tool in discipline.

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.'

Child A would be asked how they would feel about not being invited to play . Teacher could relate a recent episode when it happened to them. "Remember when your feelings were hurt because___ didn't want to play with you."
Another approach would be to invite the other child to play with the teacher. During their play period she/he could give the child ideas to use on how to be invited into the play.
A teacher could also ask to play with child A and C and then invite child B into the play.

Extended Care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

Hours :
5 Full Days Monday-Friday, 7am-6pm
5 Half Days Monday-Friday, 7am-12:30pm
3 Full Days Mon.Wed. Fri, 7am-6 pm
2 Full Days Tues. Thurs, 7am-6pm

Application Process

Admissions Process

Director's Comments

There is a 50.00 application fee to secure a spot. Upon enrollment, the parent is given a registration packet to fill out. There is a Parent Handbook that the director goes over with the parent which explains the school policies, the fees that are due, and what days the school is closed. There is a summer program June through August filled with fun activities such as a bouncer, pony rides, and waterplay days.