Summary

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

Discipline

Facilities

Health

Safety

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.0)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"We believe that the first years of life are extremely important in influencing the child. The Center will dedicate its efforts to providing a happy, healthful environment to nurture the intellectual, physical and emotional growth of the children in our care. Our philosophy promotes understanding of the child's need to examine their environment, to be able to deal effectively with all kinds of people and situations, and to handle and use their own feelings. We are aware that children need to feel good about themselves and their accomplishments, to be self-confident, and to have a well developed self-esteem. We know that the experiences we provide, the attitudes we show, the behavior models we expect them to copy, all influence their development.
Intellectually, our program and materials provide a solid foundation for the student. Goals for our children include: developing skills for creative thinking, making wise choices, arriving at workable solutions, living with responsibility, and developing a sense of humor.
Physical education is an integral part of our program and very important for young children. It is important to help each child develop a strong healthy body and an informed attitude toward the care of his body. An appropriate level of fitness can lead to a more confident outlook, emotional stability and better mental health in general.
We recognize the importance of the teacher's role in the classroom. Training, natural abilities and personality are crucial in setting the stage for learning. By the experiences that the teacher makes possible for the children, and by her knowledge of child development, she will be able to turn the classroom into a mini lab of structured centers, where children can "discover" for themselves the real world. A teacher, having a soft voice, being an enthusiastic listener in a creative classroom, can inspire a child. We believe our teachers are an excellent resource for answering age appropriate questions for the client.
At Backyard Bears, professional growth of our staff is assured by workshops, annual revisions of the curriculum, researching new ideas and materials, as well as the spirit of coordination and guidance that prevails throughout the school. As owners, it is our job to promote staff team work, leadership, safety, and a positive attitude which are character strengths recognized by children attending our schools. "
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

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Curriculum & Teaching Approach

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Quality of Teaching

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Home School Connection

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Discipline, Health and Safety

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

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
This is a school that has been there 40 years and is "well loved" they do a good job of keeping older equipment in good repair

Health

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Safety

OVERALL RATING (3.0)

Screen and identify all visitors

Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Application & Admissions

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Kindergarten Placement & Tips

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