Summary
Contact Info
Apple Tree Children's Center
84 West Avon Road
Avon
, CT
06001
www.earlyeducationpros.org/apple/apple_ct.html
Tel:
(860) 675-1888
Director:
Sarah Gonzalez
AVO@earlyeducationpros.org
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
Once you select a convenient location, call the director to set up a personalized visit for you and your child. the registration process consists of a packet of enrollment forms that your director will explain to you during your personal visit. |
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
2 months |
Parent Ratings
| Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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| Quality of teaching |
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| Development of social skills and work habits |
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| Home-school connection |
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| Parent community |
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| Discipline |
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| Facilities |
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| Health |
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| Safety |
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| Handling of separation |
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed:
1
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Basic Stats
Transportation and Drop-off Policies
Transportation
Accreditation, Membership & Awards
| Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children |
Yes
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Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Classroom equipment and furniture |
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| Outside play equipment |
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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) |
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| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) |
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| Library |
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Playground
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The schools is run as a community. Parent participation is very important. I attend monthly parent support committee meetings where I help plan events.
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
"Our schools capture the essence of the home setting for children. Our purpose is to provide children with the same type and quality of experience that they have at home and to enhance those experiences by capitalizing on the child’s remarkable receptivity to new learning. In doing so each child’s uniqueness is taken into consideration, as they are loved, cared for, cuddled, and stimulated to grow and learn.
We know that no one has more information or knowledge about a child than his or her own parents. Therefore, families are a critical part of the teaching team. We take great care in gathering data about each child’s temperament, schedule and preferences. With this data, teachers plan each child’s day to ensure that individual needs are met and that each child is encouraged to grow and learn at their own pace and interest. Communication is a vital part of our relationship with parents.
Our program is designed to gently stimulate children to reach their full potential and to approach each developmental milestone with enthusiasm, persistence, and joy. Our job is to make sure that each child has numerous successful experiences every day to foster a positive self-concept and to ensure a lifelong love of learning.
We believe our teachers need to know and understand how children grow and learn. When teachers know developmental growth patterns, they can anticipate developmental needs and create environments and activities that encourage emergent skills without frustration, fear or failure.
To accomplish these goals, we have established a people-oriented organization. We hire the best teachers and train them thoroughly before they assume the full responsibility for teaching. Our philosophy is built on valuing each and every employee’s contribution. We continue to facilitate professional growth by careful and constant supervision, ongoing training, and regular evaluation. We are … The Early Education Professionals!
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Excerpted from the preschool's website
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.5) |
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| Conducts an open house at start of school year |
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| Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year |
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| Conducts regular parent teacher conferences |
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| Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year |
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| Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year |
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| Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools |
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Separation
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Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Director's and Parents' Comments
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
the teachers ask families about special hobbies, interests and cultures so they can plan activities and invite parents into the classroom to share.
Drop-in Policy
- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy
General Parent Education
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.0) |
Parents:
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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| 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
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Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
the teachers all have degrees in early childhood education. The center has low turnover.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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| Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable |
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| Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided
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| Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly |
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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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| Screen and identify all visitors
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| Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others |
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