Summary

Contact Info

Milwaukie Covenant Preschool
12201 SE Linwood Ave
Milwaukie , OR 97222-2997
www.milwaukiecovenant.org/

Tel: (503) 496-5106
Fax: (503) 654-0522

Director: Missy Moore (Preschool Director)
jmjarmoore@comcast.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

After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school, application available online

Wait list

No

Deadline for applications

Rolling

Key Statistics

Total enrollment

65

Student/teacher ratio

14:1

Age cutoff for enrollment

3 years

Extended day

No

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Linwood, El Puente, Lotwhitcombe, Llewelyn, Ardenwald

Survey Information

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment

65

Student/teacher ratio

14:1

Established

1974

% of teachers with:

- Bachelors

2%

- Teaching credentials

1%

- CPR

2%

- First aid

2%

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- 9:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year

No

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

No

Affiliated with a religious institution

Yes

Teach religious concepts	Yes
• We teach basic stories about God and Jesus with no pressure put on children, just presentation.

Some experience serving children with special needs	Yes
• We have had a number of children who have been identified with Early Intervention and their specialists come and observe and we consult with them. We honor any special requests that we can.

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Other Accreditations

registerd with state of OR

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

hallway bathroom

Playground

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"Our goal is to give children a positive early education experience in a nurturing environment. Our curriculum includes academic as well as social and spiritual goals. We have a Bible story once a week and emphasize Christian values in our teaching"
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Each day our children have many free choice opportunities with lots of small motor, dramatic play, science exploration and literacy opportunities as well as structured art projects and free art. We have a group time with calendar (for 4's) a theme we talk about and music and fingerplays and storytime. We have either indoor or outdoor large motor time, and snack time as well.

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Director's Comments

I would say we are about half and half.

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	Bible Story is teacher led with interaction.				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

We are a developmental program and address each child at their own level and plan our activities accordingly.

Home School Connection

Director's Comments

We send a lot of communication home regarding our schedule and activities and encourage parents to interact with their children about their school day. We have a newsletter. We send home a readiness evaluation before they go to kindergarten and are available for conference on an individual basis.

Separation

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- 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 encourage parents to leave and let us handle the problem, which usually ends soon after the parents leave and we get the child involved and distracted. Because we have taught for so many years, we are used to handling this issue.

Discipline, Health and Safety

Overview

Director's Description of Approach Toward Discipline

We try to use a lot of positive behavioral comments to point out "good" behavior. We time out if necessary and communicate with parents to get their support from home.

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 remind Child A to always be kind to friends and then remind B that A may fell like being with a different friend today, but will probably be happy to play with B another time, then help B to engage with another child.

Food Allergies

- 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 4 years to 5 years		Mon 9:00am - 11:30am Wed 9:00am - 11:30am Fri 9:00am - 11:30am	$98/Month
From 3 years to 5 years		Mon 12:00pm - 2:30pm Wed 12:00pm - 2:30pm Fri 12:00pm - 2:30pm	$98/Month
From 3 years to 4 years		Tue 9:15am - 11:30am Thu 9:15am - 11:30am	$70/Month
From 3 years to 5 years 60 months		Mon 12:00pm - 2:30pm Wed 12:00pm - 2:30pm Fri 12:00pm - 2:30pm	$98/Month
From 4 years to 5 years 60 months		Mon 9:00am - 11:30am Wed 9:00am - 11:30am Fri 9:00am - 11:30am	$98/Month
From 3 years to 4 years	12	Tue 9am - 11:30pm Thu 9am - 11:30pm	$75/Month

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

We offer lunch bunch from 11:30-12:30 Wednesday and Thursday on a sign up basis for $3. Children bring their own lunch.

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school, application available online

There is no wait list for upcoming school year.

Parent visits tours are: Recommended

Child interview process: None

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $50.

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

Notification occurs: Immediately

Financial aid is available.

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 3 years to enroll.

Child must be potty trained to enroll.

Inquiries accepted from March 1 onwards.

Director's views on diversity:
We welcome and have children of many races and backgrounds and several families whose first language is not English.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Linwood, El Puente, Lotwhitcombe, Llewelyn, Ardenwald