Visit us at www.childrenscourtyard.com

Program School 2 School 3

Does the curriculum support physical well being and nutrition?

Do children have ample time to work alone and in groups?

What should I look for or ask when choosing a childcare center?

Yes — the Doors to Discovery curriculum outlines several adventures into the character Taby Tiger. Taby Tiger’s diner explores healthy eating habits and physical well being. Preschool children are also encouraged to make healthy food choices during meal times, engag-ing in family style dining. Some large group and outdoor play experiences are planned to enhance gross motor development.

The Preschool classroom follows a daily routine that supports an active balance of teacher and child-directed activities. Small group experiences are typically facilitated by the child’s primary care giver and the High Scope curricular framework supports the Plan-Do-Review process for preschool children. This process helps preschool children build cognitive skills by encouraging them to think about what they want to do (PLAN), then acting upon their thoughts (DO) and finally reviewing with the teacher how their plan worked out (REVIEW). A child needing alone time will find comfort in our cozy semi-private areas in the Preschool classroom.

Each Preschool child is assessed using a Develop-mental Milestone checklist appropriate for their age. Using the checklist as a guide, teachers create lesson plans that support specific activities to achieve individual milestones. Observations of the preschool child engaging in these activities are recorded using anecdotal records and are stored in the Preschool child’s portfolio. This information is shared with parents during family teacher conferences held twice a year.

Yes — preschool children explore the outdoor classroom daily, experienc-ing elements of the curriculum and nature using their five senses (weather permitting). Appropriate gross motor play equipment is available to enhance development.

The Doors to Discovery curriculum supports the use of writing materials throughout the Preschool classroom. Writing and Creativity learning centers highlight various writing utensils and mediums to expose children to written expression. Each Preschool child also has a personal Journal, to further encourage writing and creativity at their own pace.

Parent Tour ChecklistPreschool

How will my child’s individual goals be outlined and progress towards those documented?

Do the children play outside every day?

Are writing materials available to the children?

The Doors to Discovery curriculum supports the essential elements of early literacy for preschool children. Each preschool classroom includes a library center composed of quality children’s literature that is aligned with curricular themes and the interests of the children. The curriculum also includes a take home literacy component that reinforces the strategies implemented in the classroom. General care for books and essential literary components are also explored such as the author, illustrator, title page, etc.

The Doors to Discovery curriculum highlights thematic units with a range of learning strategies and goals for preschool children. Key Develop-mental Indicators or developmental summaries outlined by the High Scope framework, support the implementation of the curriculum. Using the curricular resources coupled with the Key Developmental Indicators and the child’s individual portfolio assessments; teachers create lesson plans that support the achievement of milestones and curricular goals.

Are there high quality children’s books available?

How are lesson plans created?

The Doors to Discovery character Taby the Tiger experiences various adventures throughout the curriculum which empha-size character develop-ment. The take home literacy component also provides families with an interactive glimpse into the character development strategies.

Preschool children are actively involved in the classroom environment with a balance of quiet and active play learning areas. A variety of learning centers are available including; creativity, library/listening, writing, dramatic play, blocks, sensory, science and manipulative play. Follow-ing the High Scope framework, children are actively involved in the Plan, Do, Review process initiating their own play experiences with easily assessable materials.

Yes, the school is clean and welcoming. All families are greeted with a smile by school administrators, teachers and support staff.

Following national accredi-tation, state licensing and company standards, teachers and children wash hands after toileting, outdoor play, before and after sensory play, before and after meals and after contact with any bodily

Is there a character developmentprogram?

Are children happily and busily engaged in interesting and diverse activities and projects?

Is the school clean and welcoming?

How is the spread of germs prevented? Is there a policy for disinfecting toys throughout the day and at closing?

fluids. Hand washing rebus posters are posted in the preschool classroom near both children and adult hand washing sinks. Toys are sanitized weekly and documented on weekly sanitation logs; toys that come in contact with any bodily fluids are immedi-ately sanitized. The family handbook highlights exclusion criteria for health related illness.

Yes — teachers are very responsive to the needs of the Preschool child and model appropriate language and social interactions.Teachers consistently engage the children in meaningful conversations at their eye level to stimulate critical thinking skills and self expression. Second language opportunities are also encouraged with the implementation of both sign language and Spanish strategies by the Preschool teacher.

Yes — each preschool classroom has a “What We Learned Today” posting on the parent board that will highlight curriculum information and provide details about your child’s day. Your preschool child may also take home a Home-School Connection folder on Friday detailing the week as well as family partnership activities to be completed at home.

Are the teachers engaged with the students?

Will there be daily communication about my child’s day?

Parental communication is facilitated in a variety of ways; weekly communica-tion sheets, family- teacher conferences, school festivals, curriculum nights, parent’s night out and daily verbal communication at both arrival and departure times. Parents and teachers are also encour-aged to openly communi-cate during the school day to discuss the individual needs of the Preschool child when necessary

How else does the school communicate with parents?

Does the curriculum support physical well being and nutrition?

Do children have ample time to work alone and in groups?

Yes — the Doors to Discovery curriculum outlines several adventures into the character Taby Tiger. Taby Tiger’s diner explores healthy eating habits and physical well being. Preschool children are also encouraged to make healthy food choices during meal times, engag-ing in family style dining. Some large group and outdoor play experiences are planned to enhance gross motor development.

The Preschool classroom follows a daily routine that supports an active balance of teacher and child-directed activities. Small group experiences are typically facilitated by the child’s primary care giver and the High Scope curricular framework supports the Plan-Do-Review process for preschool children. This process helps preschool children build cognitive skills by encouraging them to think about what they want to do (PLAN), then acting upon their thoughts (DO) and finally reviewing with the teacher how their plan worked out (REVIEW). A child needing alone time will find comfort in our cozy semi-private areas in the Preschool classroom.

Each Preschool child is assessed using a Develop-mental Milestone checklist appropriate for their age. Using the checklist as a guide, teachers create lesson plans that support specific activities to achieve individual milestones. Observations of the preschool child engaging in these activities are recorded using anecdotal records and are stored in the Preschool child’s portfolio. This information is shared with parents during family teacher conferences held twice a year.

Yes — preschool children explore the outdoor classroom daily, experienc-ing elements of the curriculum and nature using their five senses (weather permitting). Appropriate gross motor play equipment is available to enhance development.

The Doors to Discovery curriculum supports the use of writing materials throughout the Preschool classroom. Writing and Creativity learning centers highlight various writing utensils and mediums to expose children to written expression. Each Preschool child also has a personal Journal, to further encourage writing and creativity at their own pace.

Program (cont.) School 2 School 3

Parent Tour ChecklistPreschool

Visit us at www.childrenscourtyard.com

How will my child’s individual goals be outlined and progress towards those documented?

Do the children play outside every day?

Are writing materials available to the children?

The Doors to Discovery curriculum supports the essential elements of early literacy for preschool children. Each preschool classroom includes a library center composed of quality children’s literature that is aligned with curricular themes and the interests of the children. The curriculum also includes a take home literacy component that reinforces the strategies implemented in the classroom. General care for books and essential literary components are also explored such as the author, illustrator, title page, etc.

The Doors to Discovery curriculum highlights thematic units with a range of learning strategies and goals for preschool children. Key Develop-mental Indicators or developmental summaries outlined by the High Scope framework, support the implementation of the curriculum. Using the curricular resources coupled with the Key Developmental Indicators and the child’s individual portfolio assessments; teachers create lesson plans that support the achievement of milestones and curricular goals.

Are there high quality children’s books available?

How are lesson plans created?

The Doors to Discovery character Taby the Tiger experiences various adventures throughout the curriculum which empha-size character develop-ment. The take home literacy component also provides families with an interactive glimpse into the character development strategies.

Preschool children are actively involved in the classroom environment with a balance of quiet and active play learning areas. A variety of learning centers are available including; creativity, library/listening, writing, dramatic play, blocks, sensory, science and manipulative play. Follow-ing the High Scope framework, children are actively involved in the Plan, Do, Review process initiating their own play experiences with easily assessable materials.

Yes, the school is clean and welcoming. All families are greeted with a smile by school administrators, teachers and support staff.

Following national accredi-tation, state licensing and company standards, teachers and children wash hands after toileting, outdoor play, before and after sensory play, before and after meals and after contact with any bodily

Is there a character developmentprogram?

Are children happily and busily engaged in interesting and diverse activities and projects?

Is the school clean and welcoming?

How is the spread of germs prevented? Is there a policy for disinfecting toys throughout the day and at closing?

fluids. Hand washing rebus posters are posted in the preschool classroom near both children and adult hand washing sinks. Toys are sanitized weekly and documented on weekly sanitation logs; toys that come in contact with any bodily fluids are immedi-ately sanitized. The family handbook highlights exclusion criteria for health related illness.

Yes — teachers are very responsive to the needs of the Preschool child and model appropriate language and social interactions.Teachers consistently engage the children in meaningful conversations at their eye level to stimulate critical thinking skills and self expression. Second language opportunities are also encouraged with the implementation of both sign language and Spanish strategies by the Preschool teacher.

Yes — each preschool classroom has a “What We Learned Today” posting on the parent board that will highlight curriculum information and provide details about your child’s day. Your preschool child may also take home a Home-School Connection folder on Friday detailing the week as well as family partnership activities to be completed at home.

Are the teachers engaged with the students?

Will there be daily communication about my child’s day?

Parental communication is facilitated in a variety of ways; weekly communica-tion sheets, family- teacher conferences, school festivals, curriculum nights, parent’s night out and daily verbal communication at both arrival and departure times. Parents and teachers are also encour-aged to openly communi-cate during the school day to discuss the individual needs of the Preschool child when necessary

How else does the school communicate with parents?

Does the curriculum support physical well being and nutrition?

Do children have ample time to work alone and in groups?

Yes — the Doors to Discovery curriculum outlines several adventures into the character Taby Tiger. Taby Tiger’s diner explores healthy eating habits and physical well being. Preschool children are also encouraged to make healthy food choices during meal times, engag-ing in family style dining. Some large group and outdoor play experiences are planned to enhance gross motor development.

The Preschool classroom follows a daily routine that supports an active balance of teacher and child-directed activities. Small group experiences are typically facilitated by the child’s primary care giver and the High Scope curricular framework supports the Plan-Do-Review process for preschool children. This process helps preschool children build cognitive skills by encouraging them to think about what they want to do (PLAN), then acting upon their thoughts (DO) and finally reviewing with the teacher how their plan worked out (REVIEW). A child needing alone time will find comfort in our cozy semi-private areas in the Preschool classroom.

Each Preschool child is assessed using a Develop-mental Milestone checklist appropriate for their age. Using the checklist as a guide, teachers create lesson plans that support specific activities to achieve individual milestones. Observations of the preschool child engaging in these activities are recorded using anecdotal records and are stored in the Preschool child’s portfolio. This information is shared with parents during family teacher conferences held twice a year.

Yes — preschool children explore the outdoor classroom daily, experienc-ing elements of the curriculum and nature using their five senses (weather permitting). Appropriate gross motor play equipment is available to enhance development.

The Doors to Discovery curriculum supports the use of writing materials throughout the Preschool classroom. Writing and Creativity learning centers highlight various writing utensils and mediums to expose children to written expression. Each Preschool child also has a personal Journal, to further encourage writing and creativity at their own pace.

Program (cont.) School 2 School 3

Parent Tour ChecklistPreschool

Visit us at www.childrenscourtyard.com

How will my child’s individual goals be outlined and progress towards those documented?

Do the children play outside every day?

Are writing materials available to the children?

The Doors to Discovery curriculum supports the essential elements of early literacy for preschool children. Each preschool classroom includes a library center composed of quality children’s literature that is aligned with curricular themes and the interests of the children. The curriculum also includes a take home literacy component that reinforces the strategies implemented in the classroom. General care for books and essential literary components are also explored such as the author, illustrator, title page, etc.

The Doors to Discovery curriculum highlights thematic units with a range of learning strategies and goals for preschool children. Key Develop-mental Indicators or developmental summaries outlined by the High Scope framework, support the implementation of the curriculum. Using the curricular resources coupled with the Key Developmental Indicators and the child’s individual portfolio assessments; teachers create lesson plans that support the achievement of milestones and curricular goals.

Are there high quality children’s books available?

How are lesson plans created?

The Doors to Discovery character Taby the Tiger experiences various adventures throughout the curriculum which empha-size character develop-ment. The take home literacy component also provides families with an interactive glimpse into the character development strategies.

Preschool children are actively involved in the classroom environment with a balance of quiet and active play learning areas. A variety of learning centers are available including; creativity, library/listening, writing, dramatic play, blocks, sensory, science and manipulative play. Follow-ing the High Scope framework, children are actively involved in the Plan, Do, Review process initiating their own play experiences with easily assessable materials.

Yes, the school is clean and welcoming. All families are greeted with a smile by school administrators, teachers and support staff.

Following national accredi-tation, state licensing and company standards, teachers and children wash hands after toileting, outdoor play, before and after sensory play, before and after meals and after contact with any bodily

Is there a character developmentprogram?

Are children happily and busily engaged in interesting and diverse activities and projects?

Is the school clean and welcoming?

How is the spread of germs prevented? Is there a policy for disinfecting toys throughout the day and at closing?

fluids. Hand washing rebus posters are posted in the preschool classroom near both children and adult hand washing sinks. Toys are sanitized weekly and documented on weekly sanitation logs; toys that come in contact with any bodily fluids are immedi-ately sanitized. The family handbook highlights exclusion criteria for health related illness.

Yes — teachers are very responsive to the needs of the Preschool child and model appropriate language and social interactions.Teachers consistently engage the children in meaningful conversations at their eye level to stimulate critical thinking skills and self expression. Second language opportunities are also encouraged with the implementation of both sign language and Spanish strategies by the Preschool teacher.

Yes — each preschool classroom has a “What We Learned Today” posting on the parent board that will highlight curriculum information and provide details about your child’s day. Your preschool child may also take home a Home-School Connection folder on Friday detailing the week as well as family partnership activities to be completed at home.

Are the teachers engaged with the students?

Will there be daily communication about my child’s day?

Parental communication is facilitated in a variety of ways; weekly communica-tion sheets, family- teacher conferences, school festivals, curriculum nights, parent’s night out and daily verbal communication at both arrival and departure times. Parents and teachers are also encour-aged to openly communi-cate during the school day to discuss the individual needs of the Preschool child when necessary

How else does the school communicate with parents?

Does the curriculum support physical well being and nutrition?

Do children have ample time to work alone and in groups?

Yes — the Doors to Discovery curriculum outlines several adventures into the character Taby Tiger. Taby Tiger’s diner explores healthy eating habits and physical well being. Preschool children are also encouraged to make healthy food choices during meal times, engag-ing in family style dining. Some large group and outdoor play experiences are planned to enhance gross motor development.

The Preschool classroom follows a daily routine that supports an active balance of teacher and child-directed activities. Small group experiences are typically facilitated by the child’s primary care giver and the High Scope curricular framework supports the Plan-Do-Review process for preschool children. This process helps preschool children build cognitive skills by encouraging them to think about what they want to do (PLAN), then acting upon their thoughts (DO) and finally reviewing with the teacher how their plan worked out (REVIEW). A child needing alone time will find comfort in our cozy semi-private areas in the Preschool classroom.

Each Preschool child is assessed using a Develop-mental Milestone checklist appropriate for their age. Using the checklist as a guide, teachers create lesson plans that support specific activities to achieve individual milestones. Observations of the preschool child engaging in these activities are recorded using anecdotal records and are stored in the Preschool child’s portfolio. This information is shared with parents during family teacher conferences held twice a year.

Yes — preschool children explore the outdoor classroom daily, experienc-ing elements of the curriculum and nature using their five senses (weather permitting). Appropriate gross motor play equipment is available to enhance development.

The Doors to Discovery curriculum supports the use of writing materials throughout the Preschool classroom. Writing and Creativity learning centers highlight various writing utensils and mediums to expose children to written expression. Each Preschool child also has a personal Journal, to further encourage writing and creativity at their own pace.

How will my child’s individual goals be outlined and progress towards those documented?

Do the children play outside every day?

Are writing materials available to the children?

The Doors to Discovery curriculum supports the essential elements of early literacy for preschool children. Each preschool classroom includes a library center composed of quality children’s literature that is aligned with curricular themes and the interests of the children. The curriculum also includes a take home literacy component that reinforces the strategies implemented in the classroom. General care for books and essential literary components are also explored such as the author, illustrator, title page, etc.

The Doors to Discovery curriculum highlights thematic units with a range of learning strategies and goals for preschool children. Key Develop-mental Indicators or developmental summaries outlined by the High Scope framework, support the implementation of the curriculum. Using the curricular resources coupled with the Key Developmental Indicators and the child’s individual portfolio assessments; teachers create lesson plans that support the achievement of milestones and curricular goals.

Are there high quality children’s books available?

How are lesson plans created?

Program (cont.) School 2 School 3

Parent Tour ChecklistPreschool

Visit us at www.childrenscourtyard.com

The Doors to Discovery character Taby the Tiger experiences various adventures throughout the curriculum which empha-size character develop-ment. The take home literacy component also provides families with an interactive glimpse into the character development strategies.

Preschool children are actively involved in the classroom environment with a balance of quiet and active play learning areas. A variety of learning centers are available including; creativity, library/listening, writing, dramatic play, blocks, sensory, science and manipulative play. Follow-ing the High Scope framework, children are actively involved in the Plan, Do, Review process initiating their own play experiences with easily assessable materials.

Yes, the school is clean and welcoming. All families are greeted with a smile by school administrators, teachers and support staff.

Following national accredi-tation, state licensing and company standards, teachers and children wash hands after toileting, outdoor play, before and after sensory play, before and after meals and after contact with any bodily

Is there a character developmentprogram?

Are children happily and busily engaged in interesting and diverse activities and projects?

Is the school clean and welcoming?

How is the spread of germs prevented? Is there a policy for disinfecting toys throughout the day and at closing?

fluids. Hand washing rebus posters are posted in the preschool classroom near both children and adult hand washing sinks. Toys are sanitized weekly and documented on weekly sanitation logs; toys that come in contact with any bodily fluids are immedi-ately sanitized. The family handbook highlights exclusion criteria for health related illness.

Yes — teachers are very responsive to the needs of the Preschool child and model appropriate language and social interactions.Teachers consistently engage the children in meaningful conversations at their eye level to stimulate critical thinking skills and self expression. Second language opportunities are also encouraged with the implementation of both sign language and Spanish strategies by the Preschool teacher.

Yes — each preschool classroom has a “What We Learned Today” posting on the parent board that will highlight curriculum information and provide details about your child’s day. Your preschool child may also take home a Home-School Connection folder on Friday detailing the week as well as family partnership activities to be completed at home.

Are the teachers engaged with the students?

Will there be daily communication about my child’s day?

Parental communication is facilitated in a variety of ways; weekly communica-tion sheets, family- teacher conferences, school festivals, curriculum nights, parent’s night out and daily verbal communication at both arrival and departure times. Parents and teachers are also encour-aged to openly communi-cate during the school day to discuss the individual needs of the Preschool child when necessary

How else does the school communicate with parents?

Does the curriculum support physical well being and nutrition?

Do children have ample time to work alone and in groups?

Yes — the Doors to Discovery curriculum outlines several adventures into the character Taby Tiger. Taby Tiger’s diner explores healthy eating habits and physical well being. Preschool children are also encouraged to make healthy food choices during meal times, engag-ing in family style dining. Some large group and outdoor play experiences are planned to enhance gross motor development.

The Preschool classroom follows a daily routine that supports an active balance of teacher and child-directed activities. Small group experiences are typically facilitated by the child’s primary care giver and the High Scope curricular framework supports the Plan-Do-Review process for preschool children. This process helps preschool children build cognitive skills by encouraging them to think about what they want to do (PLAN), then acting upon their thoughts (DO) and finally reviewing with the teacher how their plan worked out (REVIEW). A child needing alone time will find comfort in our cozy semi-private areas in the Preschool classroom.

Each Preschool child is assessed using a Develop-mental Milestone checklist appropriate for their age. Using the checklist as a guide, teachers create lesson plans that support specific activities to achieve individual milestones. Observations of the preschool child engaging in these activities are recorded using anecdotal records and are stored in the Preschool child’s portfolio. This information is shared with parents during family teacher conferences held twice a year.

Yes — preschool children explore the outdoor classroom daily, experienc-ing elements of the curriculum and nature using their five senses (weather permitting). Appropriate gross motor play equipment is available to enhance development.

The Doors to Discovery curriculum supports the use of writing materials throughout the Preschool classroom. Writing and Creativity learning centers highlight various writing utensils and mediums to expose children to written expression. Each Preschool child also has a personal Journal, to further encourage writing and creativity at their own pace.

How will my child’s individual goals be outlined and progress towards those documented?

Do the children play outside every day?

Are writing materials available to the children?

The Doors to Discovery curriculum supports the essential elements of early literacy for preschool children. Each preschool classroom includes a library center composed of quality children’s literature that is aligned with curricular themes and the interests of the children. The curriculum also includes a take home literacy component that reinforces the strategies implemented in the classroom. General care for books and essential literary components are also explored such as the author, illustrator, title page, etc.

The Doors to Discovery curriculum highlights thematic units with a range of learning strategies and goals for preschool children. Key Develop-mental Indicators or developmental summaries outlined by the High Scope framework, support the implementation of the curriculum. Using the curricular resources coupled with the Key Developmental Indicators and the child’s individual portfolio assessments; teachers create lesson plans that support the achievement of milestones and curricular goals.

Are there high quality children’s books available?

How are lesson plans created?

The Doors to Discovery character Taby the Tiger experiences various adventures throughout the curriculum which empha-size character develop-ment. The take home literacy component also provides families with an interactive glimpse into the character development strategies.

Preschool children are actively involved in the classroom environment with a balance of quiet and active play learning areas. A variety of learning centers are available including; creativity, library/listening, writing, dramatic play, blocks, sensory, science and manipulative play. Follow-ing the High Scope framework, children are actively involved in the Plan, Do, Review process initiating their own play experiences with easily assessable materials.

Yes, the school is clean and welcoming. All families are greeted with a smile by school administrators, teachers and support staff.

Following national accredi-tation, state licensing and company standards, teachers and children wash hands after toileting, outdoor play, before and after sensory play, before and after meals and after contact with any bodily

Is there a character developmentprogram?

Are children happily and busily engaged in interesting and diverse activities and projects?

Is the school clean and welcoming?

How is the spread of germs prevented? Is there a policy for disinfecting toys throughout the day and at closing?

Program (cont.) School 2 School 3

Parent Tour ChecklistPreschool

Visit us at www.childrenscourtyard.com

fluids. Hand washing rebus posters are posted in the preschool classroom near both children and adult hand washing sinks. Toys are sanitized weekly and documented on weekly sanitation logs; toys that come in contact with any bodily fluids are immedi-ately sanitized. The family handbook highlights exclusion criteria for health related illness.

Yes — teachers are very responsive to the needs of the Preschool child and model appropriate language and social interactions.Teachers consistently engage the children in meaningful conversations at their eye level to stimulate critical thinking skills and self expression. Second language opportunities are also encouraged with the implementation of both sign language and Spanish strategies by the Preschool teacher.

Yes — each preschool classroom has a “What We Learned Today” posting on the parent board that will highlight curriculum information and provide details about your child’s day. Your preschool child may also take home a Home-School Connection folder on Friday detailing the week as well as family partnership activities to be completed at home.

Are the teachers engaged with the students?

Will there be daily communication about my child’s day?

Parental communication is facilitated in a variety of ways; weekly communica-tion sheets, family- teacher conferences, school festivals, curriculum nights, parent’s night out and daily verbal communication at both arrival and departure times. Parents and teachers are also encour-aged to openly communi-cate during the school day to discuss the individual needs of the Preschool child when necessary

How else does the school communicate with parents?

Does the curriculum support physical well being and nutrition?

Do children have ample time to work alone and in groups?

Yes — the Doors to Discovery curriculum outlines several adventures into the character Taby Tiger. Taby Tiger’s diner explores healthy eating habits and physical well being. Preschool children are also encouraged to make healthy food choices during meal times, engag-ing in family style dining. Some large group and outdoor play experiences are planned to enhance gross motor development.

The Preschool classroom follows a daily routine that supports an active balance of teacher and child-directed activities. Small group experiences are typically facilitated by the child’s primary care giver and the High Scope curricular framework supports the Plan-Do-Review process for preschool children. This process helps preschool children build cognitive skills by encouraging them to think about what they want to do (PLAN), then acting upon their thoughts (DO) and finally reviewing with the teacher how their plan worked out (REVIEW). A child needing alone time will find comfort in our cozy semi-private areas in the Preschool classroom.

Each Preschool child is assessed using a Develop-mental Milestone checklist appropriate for their age. Using the checklist as a guide, teachers create lesson plans that support specific activities to achieve individual milestones. Observations of the preschool child engaging in these activities are recorded using anecdotal records and are stored in the Preschool child’s portfolio. This information is shared with parents during family teacher conferences held twice a year.

Yes — preschool children explore the outdoor classroom daily, experienc-ing elements of the curriculum and nature using their five senses (weather permitting). Appropriate gross motor play equipment is available to enhance development.

The Doors to Discovery curriculum supports the use of writing materials throughout the Preschool classroom. Writing and Creativity learning centers highlight various writing utensils and mediums to expose children to written expression. Each Preschool child also has a personal Journal, to further encourage writing and creativity at their own pace.

How will my child’s individual goals be outlined and progress towards those documented?

Do the children play outside every day?

Are writing materials available to the children?

The Doors to Discovery curriculum supports the essential elements of early literacy for preschool children. Each preschool classroom includes a library center composed of quality children’s literature that is aligned with curricular themes and the interests of the children. The curriculum also includes a take home literacy component that reinforces the strategies implemented in the classroom. General care for books and essential literary components are also explored such as the author, illustrator, title page, etc.

The Doors to Discovery curriculum highlights thematic units with a range of learning strategies and goals for preschool children. Key Develop-mental Indicators or developmental summaries outlined by the High Scope framework, support the implementation of the curriculum. Using the curricular resources coupled with the Key Developmental Indicators and the child’s individual portfolio assessments; teachers create lesson plans that support the achievement of milestones and curricular goals.

Are there high quality children’s books available?

How are lesson plans created?

The Doors to Discovery character Taby the Tiger experiences various adventures throughout the curriculum which empha-size character develop-ment. The take home literacy component also provides families with an interactive glimpse into the character development strategies.

Preschool children are actively involved in the classroom environment with a balance of quiet and active play learning areas. A variety of learning centers are available including; creativity, library/listening, writing, dramatic play, blocks, sensory, science and manipulative play. Follow-ing the High Scope framework, children are actively involved in the Plan, Do, Review process initiating their own play experiences with easily assessable materials.

Yes, the school is clean and welcoming. All families are greeted with a smile by school administrators, teachers and support staff.

Following national accredi-tation, state licensing and company standards, teachers and children wash hands after toileting, outdoor play, before and after sensory play, before and after meals and after contact with any bodily

Is there a character developmentprogram?

Are children happily and busily engaged in interesting and diverse activities and projects?

Is the school clean and welcoming?

How is the spread of germs prevented? Is there a policy for disinfecting toys throughout the day and at closing?

fluids. Hand washing rebus posters are posted in the preschool classroom near both children and adult hand washing sinks. Toys are sanitized weekly and documented on weekly sanitation logs; toys that come in contact with any bodily fluids are immedi-ately sanitized. The family handbook highlights exclusion criteria for health related illness.

Yes — teachers are very responsive to the needs of the Preschool child and model appropriate language and social interactions.Teachers consistently engage the children in meaningful conversations at their eye level to stimulate critical thinking skills and self expression. Second language opportunities are also encouraged with the implementation of both sign language and Spanish strategies by the Preschool teacher.

Yes — each preschool classroom has a “What We Learned Today” posting on the parent board that will highlight curriculum information and provide details about your child’s day. Your preschool child may also take home a Home-School Connection folder on Friday detailing the week as well as family partnership activities to be completed at home.

Are the teachers engaged with the students?

Will there be daily communication about my child’s day?

Program (cont.) School 2 School 3

Parent Tour ChecklistPreschool

Visit us at www.childrenscourtyard.com

Parental communication is facilitated in a variety of ways; weekly communica-tion sheets, family- teacher conferences, school festivals, curriculum nights, parent’s night out and daily verbal communication at both arrival and departure times. Parents and teachers are also encour-aged to openly communi-cate during the school day to discuss the individual needs of the Preschool child when necessary

How else does the school communicate with parents?