Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.8)

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 are engaged with a Family Involvement Program. The Director attends monthly meetings and networks with other Directors for exciting new ideas. We do family spaghetti dinners, pancake & PJ's Day, Parent Appreciation Breakfast, Open House, and Parent/Teacher meetings. We have an open door policy and encourage feedback. All children receive a daily note along with newsletters. The Director calls families to brag about super behavior and accomplishments.

Separation

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

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

Director's and Parents' Comments

Director's Comments

Parents are encouraged to never sneak away. If the child has seperation anxiety, we develop a routine of using the restroom, or reading a book before a hug and a kiss goodbye. Parents smile and if they need to they are welcome to sit with me in my office to cry, talk, or just relax. The child will calm down and the parent becomes aware first hand.

Parent #1
I was encouraged not to sneak away on the first day by the Director. I was encouraged to say goodbuy, give a hug & say " I will be back at the end of the day." It was hard, but it helped my daughter trust me & the staff.

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (3.8)
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

Appropriate behavior is encouraged through positive reinforcement and praise, while inappropriate behavior is discouraged through redirection. We prohibit children from being subjected to discipline which is severe, humiliating, frightening, or associated with food, rest, or toileting.

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.'

The child being left out would be redirected to another area of interest and encouraged to interact with friends there. The other two children would be privately spoken to about feelings. Teachers would model friendly behavior.

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parent #1
There is not a day that I go to get my child that I don't smell pine-sol very stongly. Every Friday the classrooms and toys are bleached down. The playground is lovely. Shaded by a HUGE oak tree.

Parent #2
I feel the bathroom area, floors, and base boards are not usually cleaned very well. I think the playground is really nice and shaded for the kids which is great! The building in general is in good shape.

Parent #3
The school is older, but well maintained by the Director & Staff.

Parent #4
When Ms. Renee was there the school ran smoothly!

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