Summary
Contact Info
Bay Ridge Family Day
424 76th Street
Brooklyn
, NY
11209
Tel:
(718) 745-0607
Director:
Diane Labella
dhfdc8019@aol.com
General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.), after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, upon birth, while child is in utero |
| Deadline for applications |
Rolling |
Key Statistics
| Student/teacher ratio |
3:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
2 months |
| School year |
Year round program |
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:
2
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Basic Stats
| Student/teacher ratio |
3:1
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| Average tenure for teachers |
4 yrs.
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% of teachers with:
Transportation and Drop-off Policies
Transportation
Dropoff Procedure
Features of the Preschool
| Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program |
No
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| Affiliated with a religious institution |
No
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| Teach religious concepts |
No
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Accreditation, Membership & Awards
| Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children |
No
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Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.5) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Classroom equipment and furniture |
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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) |
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| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) |
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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?
When visiting a daycare play close attention to the children. Are they happy/laughing/crying/clean/well behaved? Attempt to determine if the providers are there to earn a salary or do they seem to possess a true loving spirit for children.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
I believe Bayridge family daycare is a great place to send a child. My daughter has been there since she has been 1 years old and now she is turning 4 . She loves going there, never gives me a complaint. All the caregivers are very affectionate with the children. They also teach them some schooling such as the alphabet,counting, and writing. My daughter was 2 when she learned the whole alphabet and now is beginning to write them.
Parent #2
Teachers were very nic, facility was very clean. Curiculum and structure was non existant. The children were walking around all day watching videos. The upstairs had computers but I never saw them work on them. My son was not happy despite the kindness of the teachers. I believe he was bored with the lack of toys and instruction.
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
A small intimate daycare. We specialize in the care of children as young as 6 weeks of age. It is our goal to simulate a loving and nurturing home environment. Our centers are small, providing high quality care.
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Each day we spend time on music, letters, numbers and shapes. We perform arts and crafts as well as free play.
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (3.3) |
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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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| Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children |
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Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Teachers seem very sweet and attentive but there was no real guidance in the day care.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.2) |
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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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Director's Comments
Share information daily. Summary sheets are prepared each day and reviewed with parent prior to dismissal.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (1.0) |
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (4.4) |
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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
Utilizing the 'Time Out' method we separate the child from the incident and explain to him/her that their actions were inappropriate. The child stays in a quiet time for one minute for each year of age.
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 guide the child and encourage all inclusive play. Also an attempt to empathize would be made.
Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Only furniture was a table and chairs on ground floor, computers on top floor with a couple of cribs.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (4.2) |
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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 (4.8) |
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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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Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.
