Paulding County Pre-k Program

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  • Telephone: (770)-443-8008 ext. 31044

Summary

Contact Info

Paulding County Pre-k Program
1297 Villa Rica Highway
Dallas , GA  30157
Tel: (770)-443-8008 ext. 31044
Fax: (770) 443-7030

Director: Cindi Alderdice
calderdice@paulding.k12.ga.us

Admissions Director:
Cindi Alderdice

General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Check Mark Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia

Key Statistics

Total enrollment 12
Student/teacher ratio 6:1

Survey Information

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment 12
Student/teacher ratio 6:1
Established 1980

% of teachers with:

- Bachelors 1%
- Masters 1%
- Teaching credentials 20%
- CPR 10%
- First aid 10%

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

Late Pickup Policy: $5.00 for every 30 minutes late

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year No
Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program No
Affiliated with a religious institution No
Some experience serving children with special needs Yes

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children Yes

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached) Check
Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) Check
Music room
Art room
Library Check
Playground Check

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

As Early Childhood Professionals we acknowledge the intrinsic worth and value of each child. We recognize that each one brings with him/her a set of beliefs, customs, and traditions which we accept to the extent that each child is assured the same privileges. We also recognize that each child has a uniqie potential which develops through maturation, the unfolding of innate capabilities, and experience with the environment. We believe that a child's education is one of the most important aspects of life.



Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

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Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Free Play Free Play Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure
Language YES
Oral language - Free play with some structure - - n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - Free play with some structure - - n/a
Storybook reading - Free play with some structure - - n/a
Emerging literacy skills - Free play with some structure - - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - Free play with some structure - - YES
Time & space - Free play with some structure - - YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world - Free play with some structure - - YES
Music - Free play with some structure - - YES
Visual arts - Free play with some structure - - YES
Physical activity - Free play with some structure - - YES
Other subjects taught Spanish - twice a week n/a
Director's Comments

This is a training lab for High School students.

Quality of Teaching



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Home School Connection



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Discipline, Health and Safety



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Ages, Schedule & Tuition



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Application & Admissions



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Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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