Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.7)

Conducts an open house at start of school year

Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year

Conducts regular parent teacher conferences

Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year

Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year

Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools

We feel parents are as important as children. We have established parent support group meetings. These meetings are held every other month. Parents have the opportunity to talk about any issues they feel are important. Furthermore, if there are any issues parents would like us to research in preparation for a meeting, we are happy to do so. We also offer guest speakers on certain subjects. We have daily logs to report the day's events as well as a monthly calendar to inform parents of upcoming events.We also provide a kindergarten readiness seminar/parent meeting for those who are interested.

Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.5)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Parents in classroom early on
- Extra staff dedicated to handle seperation
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school

Director's and Parents' Comments

Director's Comments

Teachers are available to talk with parents and give special attention to each child as their parent leaves. Parents are welcome to stay and participate in class while their child acclimates to the new environment.

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (4.6)
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

Overview

Director's Description of Approach Toward Discipline

Our first course of action is positive redirection (for instance, a child may simply be directed to another activity) and facilitation of win-win problem solving. Generally, these two approaches are successful. If they are not, other strategies are utilized, which may include removing a child from an area or limiting access to materials for a brief time until the child is more in control and able to respond to or follow safety guidelines.

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 try to redirect the children to a game where three people are necessary. If Child A is insistent that they do not feel like playing with Child B, we might put our attention on redirecting Child B to play with Child D. We would ask Child B how they are feeling. Sometimes they are not affected and can easily be redirected. If Child B is hurt we will help him/her through those feelings. We would also follow up with Child A so they understand how their friend felt and how they can make it better the next time.

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parent #1
My child loves the toys this school provides

Parent #2
All the toys and musical instruments are latest.

Extended Care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

There is also an infant and younger toddler program. Infants must be at least 6 weeks old.

Application Process

Admissions Process