Classroom Structure/Ratios
Preschool 2 Class- Ages 3 & 4, Max 11 students, Ratio 1:5 or 6
Pre-K Class- Ages 4 & 5, Max 12 students, Ratio 1:6
Transitional/Traditional Kindergarten Class- Ages 4, 5 & 6, Max 10 students, Ratio 1:10
- How many classrooms do you have, what ages are they and what is the max class size for each as well as the teacher/student ratio?
Preschool 2 Class- Ages 3 & 4, Max 11 students, Ratio 1:5 or 6
Pre-K Class- Ages 4 & 5, Max 12 students, Ratio 1:6
Transitional/Traditional Kindergarten Class- Ages 4, 5 & 6, Max 10 students, Ratio 1:10
- What are the benefits of having low teacher/student ratios?
Curriculum and Routines
- What curriculum do you use?
- Do the children get electronics/screen time?
- How much time do the children spend outside each day?
- How do you handle challenging behavior?
Nutrition
- Do you provide food?
- What kind of food do you serve?
- Can you accommodate special diets and food allergies?
Parent Involvement/Communication
- How do you communicate with the parents?
- Do you offer parent/teacher conferences?
- Are there ways for the parents to be involved?
Staff
Meet the educational requirements dictated by the DCYF.
Have current CPR/First Aid/Blood Borne Pathogens training certifications
TB Test
Pass Background Check and Fingerprinting through MERIT
In person interview and school visit
All potential staff members will visit the school and spend time in each classroom. We like to involve our current staff in the hiring process as well as give prospective employees a chance to observe our classrooms so they can get a feel for what we do before accepting any employment offers.
- How long have your teachers been at CS?
- What are your teachers' experience and education?
- What are the requirements for employment?
Meet the educational requirements dictated by the DCYF.
Have current CPR/First Aid/Blood Borne Pathogens training certifications
TB Test
Pass Background Check and Fingerprinting through MERIT
In person interview and school visit
All potential staff members will visit the school and spend time in each classroom. We like to involve our current staff in the hiring process as well as give prospective employees a chance to observe our classrooms so they can get a feel for what we do before accepting any employment offers.
Operations
- When does the school close due to weather?
- Are half days available?
- When is the school closed?
- What hours are you open?
- What times do your classes start and end?
- Do you have a disaster plan?