Summary
Contact Info
Annsworth Academy-Northampton
2919 Kerry Forest Parkway
Tallahassee
, FL
32309
www.annsworthacademy.com/
Tel:
(850) 668-9072
Director:
Chris Bertoch - Director, Northampton
chris@annsworth.com
General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
Key Statistics
| Student/teacher ratio |
9:1 |
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
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Basic Stats
| Student/teacher ratio |
9:1
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% of teachers with:
| - Teaching credentials |
75%
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Transportation and Drop-off Policies
Transportation
Dropoff Procedure
Features of the Preschool
| Provide a third year |
Yes
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| • We provide VPK which includes more in-depth literacy, phonics, math, and science |
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| Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program |
No
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| Some experience serving children with special needs |
No
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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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| Music room |
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| Art room |
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| Library |
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Multi Purpose Room
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Playground
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Director's Comments
Question to director: Do you have any additional thoughts on what parents should consider when looking at your school? Is there any advice that you would like to provide to prospective parents?
Although Annsworth accepts children with varying abilities and common delays such as speech and language, we do not specialize in working with children with more severe special needs.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
This is an excellent preschool... top notch
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
"Experiences during the first five years of life are extremely important in influencing each child's eventual intellectual and personal development. Annsworth Academy dedicates its efforts to providing a happy, safe and enriched environment to nurture the intellectual, physical and emotional growth of all of the children placed in our care. We provide experiences for children to explore their environment, to learn to play effectively within a group, and to develop independence and self-control. The attitudes and behaviors we model all influence their development and give them a feeling of self-confidence.
All religions, races, and cultures are equally valued and welcomed into our school community. We strive to build a sense of the group as a community, bringing each child's culture, language and/or special needs into the shared culture of the school so that each child feels accepted and gains a sense of belonging.
Our teachers provide a solid educational program for the students. Setting goals for our children that include developing skills for creative thinking, problem solving and taking responsibility, help them learn to live within our society. We provide a curriculum of weekly units with various topics relating to seasons, holidays, and the world around us. Experiences in math, language arts, science, social studies, creative movement, art and music are offered daily during their circle and center times.
Our playgrounds provide a safe environment for physical education, which is an integral part of our program. An appropriate level of fitness can lead to a more confident outlook, emotional stability and better mental and physical health in general.
The role of the teacher, her training, natural abilities and personality, are crucial in setting the stage for happy, productive learning. By bringing to the children new, relevant and exciting materials, with "hands on" experiences, she can guide the children into an exciting new world. The professional growth of our staff is assured by in-house training, professional workshops, teacher's meetings and curriculum development.
Meaningful communication between the parent and the staff is welcomed and encouraged. Parent bulletin boards in each classroom provide daily information, the monthly calendar and newsletter, and other progress reports help parents to stay informed on their child's progress.
Annsworth has an "Open Door" policy and encourages parent volunteerism and participation at every level. These added experiences offer unique learning opportunities for the children that will benefit them throughout life.
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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
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (5.0) |
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| Full of energy and seemingly happy in job |
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| Patient and affectionate with children |
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| Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her |
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| Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior |
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| Provides feedback on what my child does during the day |
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| Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate |
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| Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses |
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| If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off |
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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
Through our focus groups, one half of each class goes with the teacher assistant for a special focus activity. The remaining children stay with the teacher for special more individualized activities. The groups are rotated to allow every child these opportunities. Children who need additional help or are in need of more challenge are able to receive this during our focus group time.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
the teachers are very hands on... a
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.3) |
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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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Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
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Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
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Director's and Parents' Comments
Director's Comments
We invite parents of new children to visit several times before the first day of school. We have a parent - teacher meeting and a new student orientation just prior to our first day.
If a child displays separation issues, we comfort, reassure, and help her develop trust with her teachers. We help the child find a fun activity, color a picture for the parent, go to the quiet area to read a book and snuggle with a soft toy, and go to look at the family picture display.
We also talk to the parents and discuss previous separation issues and how they were handled. We discuss techniques that will help the parent successfully separate.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
N/A
Drop-in Policy
- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.0) |
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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Overview
Director's Description of Approach Toward Discipline
Please read the Annsworth Behavior Management on our website. Basically we help the children with language and techniques for handling problems. We model and encourage problem solving techniques and positive social skills.
Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The school is ALWAYS clean... I have gone at different hours of the day and there is always organization and structure
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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Food Allergies
Medications
Safety
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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| Screen and identify all visitors
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| • It is required that every person working in a Child Care center is screened through a local criminal record check, through FDLE (Florida Dept of Law Enforcement) and the FBI. |
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| Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others |
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Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Parents' Admission Tips
Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions
Parent #1
I was on a waiting list for over a year... start early