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Tyler tx elementary schools: Uh oh. We’re very sorry.

Опубликовано: August 1, 2023 в 10:55 am

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Top 5 Best Private Elementary Schools in Tyler, TX (2023)

For the 2023 school year, there are 17 private elementary schools serving 3,812 students in Tyler, TX.

The best top ranked private elementary schools in Tyler, TX include Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School, Grace Community School and Grace Community School – Upper Campus.

The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Texas private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.

94% of private elementary schools in Tyler, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Tyler Private Elementary Schools (2023)

School

Location

Grades

Students

All Saints Episcopal School

(Episcopal)

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2695 S Southwest Loop 323
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 579-6000

Grades: PK-12

| 702 students

Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School

(Catholic)

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1405 ESE Loop 323
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 561-2424

Grades: 6-12

| 230 students

Grace Community School

(Christian)

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3025 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 566-5678

Grades: PK-12

| 988 students

Grace Community School – Elementary Campus

(Christian)

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(5)

3215 Old Jacksonville Road
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 593-2897

Grades: PK-4

| 338 students

Grace Community School – Upper Campus

(Christian)

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3001 University Boulevard
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 566-5661

Grades: 5-12

| 540 students

St. Gregory Cathedral School

(Catholic)

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500 S College Avenue
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 595-4109

Grades: PK-5

| 194 students

Acute Childrens Montessori Academy

Montessori School

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1709 E 5th St
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 526-7084

Grades: PK-4

| 48 students

Bridgemark Center For Learning

Special Education School (Baptist)

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6704 Old Jacksonville Hwy
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 939-3511

Grades: 1-11

| 91 students

Christian Heritage School

(Christian)

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961 County Road 1143
Tyler, TX 75704
(903) 593-2702

Grades: K-12

| 162 students

East Texas Christian Academy

(Church of Christ)

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2448 Roy Rd.
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 561-8642

Grades: PK-12

| 148 students

Good Shepherd School

(Episcopal)

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2525 Old Jacksonville Rd
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 592-4045

Grades: PK-11

| 119 students

Islamic Faith Academy

(Islamic)

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10645 State Highway 64 E
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 600-0074

Grades: PK-1

| 26 students

King’s Academy Christian School

Special Program Emphasis (Christian)

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604 W 4th St
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 534-9992

Grades: K-12

| 93 students

The Leadership Academy

Montessori School (Christian)

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6720 Oak Hill Blvd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 561-1002

Grades: NS-3

| 21 students

Promise Academy

(Christian)

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504 W 32nd St
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 630-7369

Grades: K-4

| 58 students

Rusk S D A School

(Seventh Day Adventist)

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3105 University Blvd,
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 566-1851

Grades: K-8

| 17 students

Tyler Adventist School

(Seventh Day Adventist)

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2931 S Southeast Loop 323
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 595-6706

Grades: NS-8

| 37 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Tyler, TX?

The top ranked private elementary schools in Tyler, TX include Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School, Grace Community School and Grace Community School – Upper Campus.

How many private elementary schools are located in Tyler, TX?

17 private elementary schools are located in Tyler, TX.

How diverse are private elementary schools in Tyler, TX?

Tyler, TX private elementary schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 40%.

What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Tyler, TX?

94% of private elementary schools in Tyler, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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Tyler ISD | Texas Public Schools

Tyler, TX

Accountability rating
(2021-2022)

B

Total students

18,126

Avg. teacher experience

10.1 years

Statewide: 11.1 years

Four-year graduation rate

97 %

Statewide: 90%

Tyler ISD is a school district in Tyler, TX.
As of the 2021-2022 school year, it had 18,126 students.
59.1% of students were considered at risk of dropping out of school.
24.3% of students were enrolled in bilingual and English language learning programs.

The school received an accountability rating of B for the 2021-2022 school year.

In the Class of 2021, 97% of students received their high school diplomas on time or earlier.
The dropout rate for students in grades 9-12 was 0.2% during the 2020-2021 school year.

The average SAT score at Tyler ISD was 1027 for 2020-2021 graduates.
The average ACT score was 21. 4.

As of the 2021-2022 school year, an average teacher’s salary was $53,372, which is $5,515 less than the state average.
On average, teachers had 10.1 years of experience.

Demographics

Race and ethnicity

Total students

18,126

African American

4,829 (26.6%)

Statewide: 12.8%

American Indian

47 (0.3%)

Statewide: 0.3%

Asian

247 (1.4%)

Statewide: 4.8%

Hispanic

8,589 (47.4%)

Statewide: 52.8%

Pacific Islander

7 (0%)

Statewide: 0.2%

White

3,880 (21.4%)

Statewide: 26.3%

Two or more races

527 (2.9%)

Statewide: 2.9%

African American

26.6%

American Indian

0.3%

Asian

1.4%

Hispanic

47.4%

Pacific Islander

0%

White

21.4%

Two or more races

2. 9%

Risk factors

A student is identified as being at risk of dropping out of school based on state-defined criteria. A student is defined as “economically disadvantaged” if he or she is eligible for free or reduced-price lunch or other public assistance.

At-risk students

59.1 %

Statewide: 53.5%

Economically disadvantaged

77.9 %

Statewide: 60.7%

Limited English proficiency

24.7 %

Statewide: 21.7%

At-risk students

59.1%

Econ. disadvantaged

77.9%

Limited Eng. proficiency

24.7%

Enrollment by program

A look at the percentage of students enrolled in certain programs offered at schools for the 2021-2022 school year.
A student can be enrolled in more than one program.

Bilingual/ESL

24.3 %

Statewide: 21.9%

Gifted and Talented

9.5 %

Statewide: 8%

Special Education

9.8 %

Statewide: 11.6%

Bilingual/ESL

24. 3%

Gifted and talented

9.5%

Special education

9.8%

Academics

Accountability ratings

Texas assigns ratings to districts and campuses that designate their performance in relation to the state’s accountability system.

For the 2021-2022 school year, the state gave only A – C ratings. All Texas public school districts and campuses that would have received a D or F rating instead received the label “Not Rated: SB 1365.” In addition, not all schools and districts are rated because some are alternative education programs and treatment facilities.

Overall
(2021-2022)

B

Student achievement
(2021-2022)

B

School progress
(2021-2022)

B

Closing the gaps
(2021-2022)

B

The overall grades are based on three categories: student achievement (how well students perform academically), school progress (how well students perform over time and compared to students in similar schools) and closing the gaps (how well schools are boosting performance for subgroups such as students with special needs).

For a detailed explanation of this year’s accountability system, see the 2022 Accountability Manual.

Four-year graduation rates

The percentage of students who started ninth grade in 2017-2018 and received a high school diploma on time — by Aug. 31, 2021. Learn more about how four-year graduation rates are defined.

All students

97 %

Statewide: 90%

African American

96.3 %

Statewide: 86.3%

American Indian

Masked

Statewide: 87.4%

Asian

100 %

Statewide: 96.7%

Hispanic

96.6 %

Statewide: 88.1%

Pacific Islander

N/A

Statewide: 88.3%

White

98.5 %

Statewide: 93.8%

Two or more races

100 %

Statewide: 90.8%

African American

96.3%

American Indian

Masked

Asian

100.0%

Hispanic

96.6%

Pacific Islander

N/A

White

98. 5%

Two or more races

100.0%

Dropout rates

The dropout rate for students in grades 9-12 during the 2020-2021 school year.
It is calculated by dividing the number of dropouts by the number of students who were in attendance at any time during the school year.

All students

0.2 %

Statewide: 2.4%

African American

0.5 %

Statewide: 3.5%

American Indian

0 %

Statewide: 3.1%

Asian

0 %

Statewide: 0.5%

Hispanic

0 %

Statewide: 2.8%

Pacific Islander

Masked

Statewide: 2.6%

White

0.3 %

Statewide: 1.3%

Two or more races

0 %

Statewide: 2%

Chronic absenteeism

The chronic absenteeism rate for students during the 2020-2021 school year.
It measures the number of students who were absent for at least ten percent of the school year.

All students

18.1 %

Statewide: 15%

African American

22. 4 %

Statewide: 20.7%

American Indian

25.5 %

Statewide: 16.4%

Asian

8.5 %

Statewide: 3.3%

Hispanic

17.7 %

Statewide: 16.9%

Pacific Islander

16.7 %

Statewide: 17.9%

White

13.3 %

Statewide: 10.7%

Two or more races

21.4 %

Statewide: 13.9%

College readiness

AP/IB participation

The percentage of students in grades 11 and 12 taking at least one Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) exam in any subject
during the 2020-2021 school year.

All students

12.9 %

Statewide: 21.1%

African American

6.4 %

Statewide: 13%

American Indian

0 %

Statewide: 16.8%

Asian

40 %

Statewide: 55.4%

Hispanic

7.7 %

Statewide: 18%

Pacific Islander

N/A

Statewide: 17.9%

White

31. 9 %

Statewide: 24.3%

Two or more races

10 %

Statewide: 23.5%

AP/IB performance

The percentage of test-taking students in grades 11 and 12 who passed at least one AP or IB exam in the 2020-2021 school year.
A passing score on the AP exam is a 3, 4 or 5. On an IB exam, it is a 4, 5, 6 or 7.

All students

61.1 %

Statewide: 48.6%

African American

45.2 %

Statewide: 29%

American Indian

N/A

Statewide: 52.8%

Asian

75 %

Statewide: 73.6%

Hispanic

47 %

Statewide: 34.6%

Pacific Islander

N/A

Statewide: 43.9%

White

71.2 %

Statewide: 61.2%

Two or more races

80 %

Statewide: 60.8%

SAT

The average SAT score for students graduating in 2020-2021, with critical reading, writing and mathematics results combined.
The maximum score is 2400. For the small percentage of students who took the redesigned SAT with a maximum score of 1600, their scores were converted to the equivalent scores on the previous SAT using College Board concordance tables.

Avg. SAT score

1027

Statewide: 1002

ACT

The average ACT composite score for students graduating in 2020-2021. The maximum score is 36.

Avg. ACT score

21.4

Statewide: 20.0

College-ready graduates

A graduate is considered college ready in Reading or Math if he or she has met or exceeded the college-ready criteria on the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) test, the SAT or the ACT test.
These figures are for students graduating in 2020-2021.

Reading

50.5 %

Statewide: 56.1%

Math

30.2 %

Statewide: 45.7%

Reading + Math

27.2 %

Statewide: 40.4%

Reading

50.5%

Math

30.2%

Reading + Math

27.2%

Staff

Teacher ethnicities

These figures are expressed as a percentage of the total teacher full-time equivalent (FTE) as of the 2021-2022 school year.

Total teacher FTEs

1,238. 1

African American

239.2 (19.3%)

Statewide: 11.2%

American Indian

5 (0.4%)

Statewide: 0.3%

Asian

28.9 (2.3%)

Statewide: 1.9%

Hispanic

215.8 (17.4%)

Statewide: 28.9%

Pacific Islander

1 (0.1%)

Statewide: 0.1%

White

724.3 (58.5%)

Statewide: 56.4%

Two or more races

23.9 (1.9%)

Statewide: 1.2%

Highest degree held by teachers

These figures are expressed as a percentage of the total teacher full-time equivalent.

No degree

10 (0.8%)

Statewide: 1.4%

Bachelor’s

871.2 (70.4%)

Statewide: 72.6%

Master’s

344.8 (27.9%)

Statewide: 25.2%

Doctorate

12 (1%)

Statewide: 0.8%

Students per teacher

The total number of students divided by the total full-time equivalent count of teachers for 2021-2022.

Students per teacher

14.

Preschool in fremont ca: Uh oh. We’re very sorry.

Опубликовано: August 1, 2023 в 10:55 am

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Preschool in Fremont/Mission, CA | Safari Kid

Preschool in Fremont/Mission, CA | Safari Kid

Address:
43468 Ellsworth St
Fremont, CA 94539

Hours:
Monday – Friday 7:30am – 6pm

Phone: 510-943-5942
Email: [email protected]

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Address:
43468 Ellsworth St
Fremont, CA 94539

Hours:
Monday – Friday 7:30am – 6pm

Phone: 510-943-5942
Email: [email protected]

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Welcome to Safari Kid!

At Safari Kid, we believe childhood should be celebrated! Our proprietary preschool curriculum takes inspiration from a mix of both traditional methods (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf) and reflects current brain research on early childhood development. This has resulted in a focus on the whole child, in which we offer the perfect balance of learning and play. Our daycare and preschool programs are carefully developed to ignite curiosity and encourage lifelong learning, but it doesn’t end there! We also offer a well-rounded after-school program for children in kindergarten through 8th grade, which provides a combination of valuable academic support and engaging extra-curricular enrichment.

Allow us to help turn your child’s Potential into Possibilities at Safari Kid Fremont Mission, CA.

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At Safari Kid, we focus on whole-child development through a combination of programs that develop and enhance social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. We welcome our toddlers, our “Safari Cubs,” with a range of engaging activities, developmentally appropriate educational materials and books, and toddler-sized furniture and toys made of natural materials. Research shows toddlers need to feel safe and comfortable but also engaged and challenged. Our Cubs enjoy activities such as yoga and mindfulness, parachute story time, STREAM mini-exploration projects, art lab, music & movement, and so much more. Our modern and safe environment will feel as welcoming as our warm, nurturing staff. Your toddler will receive encouragement and positive reinforcement every step of the way.

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At Safari Kid, our proprietorial preschool curriculum and research-based teaching methods will help your child meet developmental milestones, prepare for kindergarten, and, most importantly, foster a love of learning. By harnessing the benefits of both play and hands-on learning, our preschool programs represent a balance of learning domains—including investigative STREAM explorations, yoga and mindfulness, music and movement, conversational foreign language acquisition, art, story explorations, and so much more. Our enriching and engaging curriculum allows children to learn through purposeful, planned learning, which feels like play and encourages healthy interaction with other children.

Learn more about our whole child development curriculum.

At Safari Kid, our kindergarten students are encouraged to become partners in their own learning with our use of the Socratic Method of teaching. Meeting the Common Core standards is just a part of what our students will accomplish. Through a tailored method of careful questioning based on learning objectives to be met, a rich yet natural discussion that promotes critical thinking and problem-solving will ensue daily among the teacher and classmates.

A loving and nurturing environment in which all members of the team respect one another is created, so that trust is built, and students feel comfortable sharing freely. During these powerful discussions, engagement is high, and learning becomes an active sport, in which reasoning, and logic are continuously utilized and encouraged.

Through this Socratic process, the children begin to feel ownership of their learning. However, the real trophy in this sport of learning is their gains in confidence knowing their voice and their ideas are important. They are on their way to being leaders, entrepreneurs, and trailblazers of the future. Our students form a positive relationship with the idea of education. They realize the attainment of knowledge is a social sport that can be enjoyable when the right set of coaches are there to guide them through it and cheer them on!

After a tough day at work, Safari Kid parents feel comforted knowing their child has not only successfully completed their homework but also enjoyed learning something new! Safari Kid offers a comprehensive After School Program. We offer structured learning and tutoring coupled with a diverse choice of extracurricular activities. Our Safari Kid After School Program offers daily help with schoolwork but also provides supplemental mathematics and English Language Arts lessons that align directly with Common Core Standards. While academic learning is our primary goal, we also ignite interest beyond the core subjects through exciting enrichment activities that promote a love for new learning. Depending on demand, centers offer such enrichment classes as creative writing, public speaking, chess, robotics, visual arts, and performing arts. Students participating in Safari Kid’s After School Program consistently test above grade level, and many earn awards for academic achievement. We’re so proud of our Safari Kids and excited to be a part of their amazing growth!

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Safari Kid Summer Camp offers the perfect blend of fun and learning. Whether through group collaboration projects, challenging games and activities, sports, dance, drama, or technology, our campers will surely enjoy this exciting time making new memories! Our research team works with teachers and curriculum developers to design engaging themes and activities! Your child will love playing with friends during summer, and you will love they are spending quality time learning!

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Manu P.

My daughter is been attending safari kids from last January. Before deciding upon safari I did lot of research, asked friends n neighbors for inputs on different nearby schools. Personally speaking my daughter loves going to safari and as a parent I feel good to see my kids growth chart in last one year academically. The staff is really good and takes keen interest in every child. They makes them feel comfortable and homely and as a parent that’s what we look for.. So in all, satisfied with the school for my girl..🙂

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Both my daughter and son have been going to Safari Kid after school program for the last 2 years. Safari Kid is like a 2nd home for them. Knowing that my kids are in Safari Kid, let’s me concentrate on my work. I know my kids get picked up on time from school, taken to the center safely and would be in a safe environment with teachers who really care about children.
They have good after school activities as well. They hved a good mixture of academic and non-academic activities. I would recommend Safari Kid to other parents too. Thank you Team Safari Kid Mission for being there for us!

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I love everything about Safari kids. My son has been going to this place since the last 2 years. The teachers are very nice, very helpful and take good care of all the kids. When you send the kid to Safari kids you know the kid is in good hands . They get the child to finish the home work. They also have extra curricular activities for kids and make the kids to take that intitiative to participate in all kinds of activities and competitions. Keep up the good work Safari Kids!!!

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The quality of care, instruction, and dedication to the children are exceptional!
The director has always shown the dedication to ensuring the program runs successfully, kids and parents receive a high-quality experience. The teachers share the daily report with parents about what kid did in full day. My daughter is going to “Safari Kid” for more than a year and I have seen a great improvement in her reading, writing and getting along with other kids.
The staff pays personal attention to each and every child in the school to help them grow and learn. I would recommend the school; there is nothing like seeing a smiling staff when parents drop and pick up our kids.

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Visual Arts

Our students will be encouraged to express themselves creativity through hands-on experiences in which all senses will be engaged. The art that students create will often be an extension of the learning in other core disciplines, which will help them to process and internalize the learning in a meaningful way.

Critical Thinking

At Safari Kid we want our students to be able to rationalize with each other over a complex topic or idea and break it down into smaller parts that they can understand. Then they can analyze it in a way that helps them to solve the problem. This sort of mulling over a topic or problem is the key to having success in future academic and career adventures. It is the way society is able to progress and come up with solutions to everyday problems. Our critical thinking courses are designed with these goals in mind.

Public Speaking

Students who can express their ideas clearly and confidently are guaranteed to be more successful throughout their academic careers. By beginning to learn the communication skills associated with speaking well in public, our Safari Kid first graders will be well-prepared for their future. Having enough self-confidence to speak up in a group setting is a door-opener to endless opportunities.

Theater

Safari Kid understands that the benefits of drama in the elementary curriculum have been researched and cited in various studies. First graders will be building their self-confidence. It is often easier to be bold while playing a character. And this can in turn ignite a confidence within. Taking risks and performing in front of others, even if it is just reading lines aloud, offers a trust building experience for students, which in turn also builds their self-esteem. Students in our drama course are required to communicate with one another, collaborate on ideas, and be creative. These are skills that will transfer over to all areas of our students’ academic lives. They will enjoy their time transforming into characters, while they unknowingly are also practicing important reading skills such as fluency and reading comprehension. Our drama course also teaches empathy. For how better to empathize, than to actually jump into the shoes of someone else?

Engineering

Our Safari Kid first graders will continue discovering the excitement of planning and building through our innovative engineering curriculum. Hands-on activities will challenge our students to think spatially and logically, empowering them to become problem solvers. Perhaps even more importantly, through the trials of engineering, values such as perseverance and determination will be naturally reinforced.

Computer Readiness

In Safari Kid’s Computer Readiness classes students will learn the basics of computers which will help them to access computers with more confidence. They will also learn to think logically. In today’s world of ever-growing technology, these are important skills to show command over.

Junior Leader

Research has found that leadership is not necessarily an innate quality. It can be taught; and there is no better time to teach leadership qualities, than when kids are at the start of their academic careers. By teaching our students the characteristics, attitudes, and behaviors of great leaders we are giving them the tools to become leaders themselves. Students in Safari Kid’s 1st Grade Junior Leader class will be engaged in activities that will invite them to build their character and encourage them to flex their leadership muscles. By learning about great leaders from the past we can show them the power for good that having good leadership skills can foster. Through it all, they will begin to see that they too are able to lead with confidence and make a positive change in the world.

Spanish

At Safari Kid we know that learning fluency in a new language is much easier to achieve when you are exposed to it from a young age. However, this is not the only reason why Spanish is included in the Grade 1 curriculum. There are also cognitive advantages such as increased creativity and problem-solving skills, not to mention the vocabulary and reading benefits. Students who are bilingual in Spanish generally have an easier time with vocabulary due to a connection found with Latin word roots. The connections that can be made to others of LatinX descent can also be rewarding. These are the present benefits but being bilingual will also translate into having greater opportunities for colleges and careers in the future.

Our students will continue to learn the basics of Spanish including phonics and letters, numbers, colors, shapes and more. They will also learn to speak conversational Spanish, so that when they are finished, they should be able to speak simple sentences, but with confidence.

Social Science

Safari Kid’s Grade 1 Social Science Curriculum will provide insight into the history of our world and shed light on the connection between the past and the present. Students will learn how to read maps and use them to help explore the continents of our world. They will learn about ancient civilizations and the countries that once were. They will learn about various religions and exotic festivals associated with them. And students will follow the lives of various explorers of America. By charting a clear map of our past, our students can forge boldly into the future to assist in creating their own rich history.

Science

In Safari Kid’s 1st Grade Science Curriculum children will continue to answer their natural questions about the world through observation and experimentation. Students will study the physical sciences, earth sciences, life sciences, and scientific principles of investigation and experimentation. The content will be presented in an engaging and memorable format in which students realize that science is often just about staying alert to what happens or what can happen as a result of some other action and making a note of it. Some of the topics that will be covered are Space Exploration, Plant and Animal Survival, Light Refraction and Sound Travel, Simple Machines, Human Systems.

Math

Safari Kid’s mathematics curriculum continues to provide a solid understanding of math concepts using engaging methods, hands-on manipulatives, and real-life examples that cleverly illustrate how math is useful in day-to-day life. Each math skill introduced will build upon the previous one taught as we introduce students to new concepts at a pace that ensures mastery. Our goal is to foster a positive attitude for learning math and set the students up for success for years to come. A command over the basics will provide the proper stepping-stones for the next level of mathematical principles.

Spelling

Research has shown a positive correlation between spelling growth and gains in reading comprehension, vocabulary growth, and writing. For this reason, the Safari Kid Grade 1 Curriculum includes an explicit plan for exemplary spelling development. Every week the children will master ten words through proven methods and have a spelling test on Friday.

Language Arts

The Safari Kid Language Arts curriculum lays the foundation for comprehending all other disciplines as it acts as a bridge between simple decoding to reading for knowledge. It continues to work on such reading strategies as phonemic and phonetic awareness, blending and segmenting, and the recall of spelling patterns, but also builds comprehension through activities such as read and illustrate, sequencing, and vocabulary building. All of this skill building helps our first-grade students transition from learning to read to reading to learn.

Visual Arts

Our students will be encouraged to express themselves creativity through hands-on experiences in which all senses will be engaged. The art that students create will often be an extension of the learning in other core disciplines, which will help them to process and internalize the learning in a meaningful way.

Engineering

Safari Kid Kindergarteners will discover the process of construction through our innovative engineering curriculum. Students will learn to investigate a problem, imagine a solution, and then design, create, and improve it. Our students will begin to see themselves as problem solvers and inherently learn such values as perseverance and determination.

Public Speaking

Students who can express their ideas clearly and confidently are guaranteed to be more successful throughout their academic careers. By beginning to learn the communication skills associated with speaking well in public, our Safari Kid Kindergarteners will be well-prepared for their future. Having enough self-confidence to speak up in a group setting is a door-opener to endless opportunities.

Spanish

Safari Kid understands that it is much easier for children to learn fluency in a new language if they start from a young age. It also provides cognitive advantages such as increased creativity and problem-solving skills. Children who are bilingual in Spanish generally have an easier time with vocabulary due to a greater understanding of Latin word roots, thus boosting their reading ability.

The benefits of learning Spanish range from increased reading skills and test scores now, to having greater opportunities for colleges and careers in the future. With an introduction to Spanish, our Kindergarteners are already brightening their future.

Handwriting

Safari Kid’s Kindergarten curriculum is research-based, and therefore we have studied the positive correlation between perfecting handwriting and overall reading development. When students practice their writing of letters, they are also practicing the way words are formed, the way letters create certain sounds when put together, and the way words are put together to form sentences. So, in addition to having legible writing, they are also reinforcing important reading and writing skills.

Drama

Safari Kid’s Drama curriculum provides another medium for practicing important Kindergarten reading skills and to have a blast doing it! In addition to the fun of role playing and acting, Safari Kid understands how to seize the opportunity for increasing fluency in reading and increased vocabulary development. The art of acting gives reading purpose and drives natural motivation from wanting to deliver a polished performance.

Computer Science

In Safari Kid’s Computer Readiness classes students will learn the basics of computers which will help them to access computers with more confidence. They will also learn to think logically. In today’s world of ever-growing technology, these are important skills to show command over.

Leadership

There is no better time to teach leadership qualities, than when kids are just beginning their academic careers. When we teach children the characteristics, attitudes, and behaviors of great leaders we are giving them the tools to become leaders themselves. We will show them the power for good that having good leadership skills can foster. Through goal setting, responsibility roles, and reflection they will begin to see that they too are able to lead with confidence and make a positive change in the world.

Social Science

With a clear understanding of the past, our students will better understand the present and take heed into the future. Safari Kid’s Social Science curriculum covers both world history and American history. It presents history as a series of stories about the actions of individuals and groups of people that can be analyzed and evaluated. Students will also learn about geography and utilize maps and globes in a way that will benefit future studies of the world.

Spelling

Research has shown a positive correlation between spelling growth and gains in reading comprehension, vocabulary growth, and writing. For this reason, the Safari Kid curriculum includes an explicit plan for exemplary spelling development.

Science

Safari Kid’s Kindergarten Science Curriculum encourages our student’s natural curiosity about the world around them and develops that into actual scientific observations and discoveries. Our kindergarteners will be introduced to the physical sciences, earth sciences, life sciences, and the scientific principles of investigation and experimentation through engaging stories and science books, hands-on experiments, and purposeful projects.

Language Arts

Students will delve into the craft of writing by analyzing the written word. Stories will be broken down to their simplest parts and studied so that the craft of writing also becomes simplified. Grammar rules will be introduced in a natural progression. Skills such as summarizing and comparing will be mastered in preparation for higher order skills such as inference and the synthesis of information.

Math

Safari Kid’s mathematics curriculum uses engaging methods such as hands-on manipulatives, and real-life examples that cleverly illustrate how math is useful in day-to-day life. By using a teaching sequence that builds upon itself, we introduce students to new concepts at a pace that ensures mastery and fosters a positive attitude toward learning math. Their command of the basics will provide the proper stepping-stones for the next level of mathematical principles.

Reading

At Safari Kid, we know that reading is the key to all other learning, so we make it our Kindergarten mission to master this skill. We begin with conquering phonetics and fluency and progress to higher order reading skills such as vocabulary retention and comprehension. Students will be eager to read our high interest fiction and non-fiction reading materials which are designed to educate as well as delight the reader.

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Top 5 Best Private Elementary Schools in Tyler, TX (2023)

For the 2023 school year, there are 17 private elementary schools serving 3,812 students in Tyler, TX.

The best top ranked private elementary schools in Tyler, TX include Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School, Grace Community School and Grace Community School – Upper Campus.

The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Texas private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.

94% of private elementary schools in Tyler, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Tyler Private Elementary Schools (2023)

School

Location

Grades

Students

All Saints Episcopal School

(Episcopal)

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2695 S Southwest Loop 323
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 579-6000

Grades: PK-12

| 702 students

Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School

(Catholic)

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1405 ESE Loop 323
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 561-2424

Grades: 6-12

| 230 students

Grace Community School

(Christian)

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3025 University Blvd
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 566-5678

Grades: PK-12

| 988 students

Grace Community School – Elementary Campus

(Christian)

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(5)

3215 Old Jacksonville Road
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 593-2897

Grades: PK-4

| 338 students

Grace Community School – Upper Campus

(Christian)

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3001 University Boulevard
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 566-5661

Grades: 5-12

| 540 students

St. Gregory Cathedral School

(Catholic)

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500 S College Avenue
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 595-4109

Grades: PK-5

| 194 students

Acute Childrens Montessori Academy

Montessori School

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1709 E 5th St
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 526-7084

Grades: PK-4

| 48 students

Bridgemark Center For Learning

Special Education School (Baptist)

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6704 Old Jacksonville Hwy
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 939-3511

Grades: 1-11

| 91 students

Christian Heritage School

(Christian)

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961 County Road 1143
Tyler, TX 75704
(903) 593-2702

Grades: K-12

| 162 students

East Texas Christian Academy

(Church of Christ)

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2448 Roy Rd.
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 561-8642

Grades: PK-12

| 148 students

Good Shepherd School

(Episcopal)

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2525 Old Jacksonville Rd
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 592-4045

Grades: PK-11

| 119 students

Islamic Faith Academy

(Islamic)

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10645 State Highway 64 E
Tyler, TX 75707
(903) 600-0074

Grades: PK-1

| 26 students

King’s Academy Christian School

Special Program Emphasis (Christian)

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604 W 4th St
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 534-9992

Grades: K-12

| 93 students

The Leadership Academy

Montessori School (Christian)

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6720 Oak Hill Blvd
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 561-1002

Grades: NS-3

| 21 students

Promise Academy

(Christian)

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504 W 32nd St
Tyler, TX 75702
(903) 630-7369

Grades: K-4

| 58 students

Rusk S D A School

(Seventh Day Adventist)

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3105 University Blvd,
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 566-1851

Grades: K-8

| 17 students

Tyler Adventist School

(Seventh Day Adventist)

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2931 S Southeast Loop 323
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 595-6706

Grades: NS-8

| 37 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Tyler, TX?

The top ranked private elementary schools in Tyler, TX include Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School, Grace Community School and Grace Community School – Upper Campus.

How many private elementary schools are located in Tyler, TX?

17 private elementary schools are located in Tyler, TX.

How diverse are private elementary schools in Tyler, TX?

Tyler, TX private elementary schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 40%.

What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Tyler, TX?

94% of private elementary schools in Tyler, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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Tyler ISD | Texas Public Schools

Tyler, TX

Accountability rating
(2021-2022)

B

Total students

18,126

Avg. teacher experience

10.1 years

Statewide: 11.1 years

Four-year graduation rate

97 %

Statewide: 90%

Tyler ISD is a school district in Tyler, TX.
As of the 2021-2022 school year, it had 18,126 students.
59.1% of students were considered at risk of dropping out of school.
24.3% of students were enrolled in bilingual and English language learning programs.

The school received an accountability rating of B for the 2021-2022 school year.

In the Class of 2021, 97% of students received their high school diplomas on time or earlier.
The dropout rate for students in grades 9-12 was 0.2% during the 2020-2021 school year.

The average SAT score at Tyler ISD was 1027 for 2020-2021 graduates.
The average ACT score was 21. 4.

As of the 2021-2022 school year, an average teacher’s salary was $53,372, which is $5,515 less than the state average.
On average, teachers had 10.1 years of experience.

Demographics

Race and ethnicity

Total students

18,126

African American

4,829 (26.6%)

Statewide: 12.8%

American Indian

47 (0.3%)

Statewide: 0.3%

Asian

247 (1.4%)

Statewide: 4.8%

Hispanic

8,589 (47.4%)

Statewide: 52.8%

Pacific Islander

7 (0%)

Statewide: 0.2%

White

3,880 (21.4%)

Statewide: 26.3%

Two or more races

527 (2.9%)

Statewide: 2.9%

African American

26.6%

American Indian

0.3%

Asian

1.4%

Hispanic

47.4%

Pacific Islander

0%

White

21.4%

Two or more races

2. 9%

Risk factors

A student is identified as being at risk of dropping out of school based on state-defined criteria. A student is defined as “economically disadvantaged” if he or she is eligible for free or reduced-price lunch or other public assistance.

At-risk students

59.1 %

Statewide: 53.5%

Economically disadvantaged

77.9 %

Statewide: 60.7%

Limited English proficiency

24.7 %

Statewide: 21.7%

At-risk students

59.1%

Econ. disadvantaged

77.9%

Limited Eng. proficiency

24.7%

Enrollment by program

A look at the percentage of students enrolled in certain programs offered at schools for the 2021-2022 school year.
A student can be enrolled in more than one program.

Bilingual/ESL

24.3 %

Statewide: 21.9%

Gifted and Talented

9.5 %

Statewide: 8%

Special Education

9.8 %

Statewide: 11.6%

Bilingual/ESL

24. 3%

Gifted and talented

9.5%

Special education

9.8%

Academics

Accountability ratings

Texas assigns ratings to districts and campuses that designate their performance in relation to the state’s accountability system.

For the 2021-2022 school year, the state gave only A – C ratings. All Texas public school districts and campuses that would have received a D or F rating instead received the label “Not Rated: SB 1365.” In addition, not all schools and districts are rated because some are alternative education programs and treatment facilities.

Overall
(2021-2022)

B

Student achievement
(2021-2022)

B

School progress
(2021-2022)

B

Closing the gaps
(2021-2022)

B

The overall grades are based on three categories: student achievement (how well students perform academically), school progress (how well students perform over time and compared to students in similar schools) and closing the gaps (how well schools are boosting performance for subgroups such as students with special needs).

For a detailed explanation of this year’s accountability system, see the 2022 Accountability Manual.

Four-year graduation rates

The percentage of students who started ninth grade in 2017-2018 and received a high school diploma on time — by Aug. 31, 2021. Learn more about how four-year graduation rates are defined.

All students

97 %

Statewide: 90%

African American

96.3 %

Statewide: 86.3%

American Indian

Masked

Statewide: 87.4%

Asian

100 %

Statewide: 96.7%

Hispanic

96.6 %

Statewide: 88.1%

Pacific Islander

N/A

Statewide: 88.3%

White

98.5 %

Statewide: 93.8%

Two or more races

100 %

Statewide: 90.8%

African American

96.3%

American Indian

Masked

Asian

100.0%

Hispanic

96.6%

Pacific Islander

N/A

White

98. 5%

Two or more races

100.0%

Dropout rates

The dropout rate for students in grades 9-12 during the 2020-2021 school year.
It is calculated by dividing the number of dropouts by the number of students who were in attendance at any time during the school year.

All students

0.2 %

Statewide: 2.4%

African American

0.5 %

Statewide: 3.5%

American Indian

0 %

Statewide: 3.1%

Asian

0 %

Statewide: 0.5%

Hispanic

0 %

Statewide: 2.8%

Pacific Islander

Masked

Statewide: 2.6%

White

0.3 %

Statewide: 1.3%

Two or more races

0 %

Statewide: 2%

Chronic absenteeism

The chronic absenteeism rate for students during the 2020-2021 school year.
It measures the number of students who were absent for at least ten percent of the school year.

All students

18.1 %

Statewide: 15%

African American

22. 4 %

Statewide: 20.7%

American Indian

25.5 %

Statewide: 16.4%

Asian

8.5 %

Statewide: 3.3%

Hispanic

17.7 %

Statewide: 16.9%

Pacific Islander

16.7 %

Statewide: 17.9%

White

13.3 %

Statewide: 10.7%

Two or more races

21.4 %

Statewide: 13.9%

College readiness

AP/IB participation

The percentage of students in grades 11 and 12 taking at least one Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) exam in any subject
during the 2020-2021 school year.

All students

12.9 %

Statewide: 21.1%

African American

6.4 %

Statewide: 13%

American Indian

0 %

Statewide: 16.8%

Asian

40 %

Statewide: 55.4%

Hispanic

7.7 %

Statewide: 18%

Pacific Islander

N/A

Statewide: 17.9%

White

31. 9 %

Statewide: 24.3%

Two or more races

10 %

Statewide: 23.5%

AP/IB performance

The percentage of test-taking students in grades 11 and 12 who passed at least one AP or IB exam in the 2020-2021 school year.
A passing score on the AP exam is a 3, 4 or 5. On an IB exam, it is a 4, 5, 6 or 7.

All students

61.1 %

Statewide: 48.6%

African American

45.2 %

Statewide: 29%

American Indian

N/A

Statewide: 52.8%

Asian

75 %

Statewide: 73.6%

Hispanic

47 %

Statewide: 34.6%

Pacific Islander

N/A

Statewide: 43.9%

White

71.2 %

Statewide: 61.2%

Two or more races

80 %

Statewide: 60.8%

SAT

The average SAT score for students graduating in 2020-2021, with critical reading, writing and mathematics results combined.
The maximum score is 2400. For the small percentage of students who took the redesigned SAT with a maximum score of 1600, their scores were converted to the equivalent scores on the previous SAT using College Board concordance tables.

Avg. SAT score

1027

Statewide: 1002

ACT

The average ACT composite score for students graduating in 2020-2021. The maximum score is 36.

Avg. ACT score

21.4

Statewide: 20.0

College-ready graduates

A graduate is considered college ready in Reading or Math if he or she has met or exceeded the college-ready criteria on the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) test, the SAT or the ACT test.
These figures are for students graduating in 2020-2021.

Reading

50.5 %

Statewide: 56.1%

Math

30.2 %

Statewide: 45.7%

Reading + Math

27.2 %

Statewide: 40.4%

Reading

50.5%

Math

30.2%

Reading + Math

27.2%

Staff

Teacher ethnicities

These figures are expressed as a percentage of the total teacher full-time equivalent (FTE) as of the 2021-2022 school year.

Total teacher FTEs

1,238. 1

African American

239.2 (19.3%)

Statewide: 11.2%

American Indian

5 (0.4%)

Statewide: 0.3%

Asian

28.9 (2.3%)

Statewide: 1.9%

Hispanic

215.8 (17.4%)

Statewide: 28.9%

Pacific Islander

1 (0.1%)

Statewide: 0.1%

White

724.3 (58.5%)

Statewide: 56.4%

Two or more races

23.9 (1.9%)

Statewide: 1.2%

Highest degree held by teachers

These figures are expressed as a percentage of the total teacher full-time equivalent.

No degree

10 (0.8%)

Statewide: 1.4%

Bachelor’s

871.2 (70.4%)

Statewide: 72.6%

Master’s

344.8 (27.9%)

Statewide: 25.2%

Doctorate

12 (1%)

Statewide: 0.8%

Students per teacher

The total number of students divided by the total full-time equivalent count of teachers for 2021-2022.

Students per teacher

14.

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Preschool in Fremont/Mission, CA | Safari Kid

Preschool in Fremont/Mission, CA | Safari Kid

Address:
43468 Ellsworth St
Fremont, CA 94539

Hours:
Monday – Friday 7:30am – 6pm

Phone: 510-943-5942
Email: [email protected]

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Address:
43468 Ellsworth St
Fremont, CA 94539

Hours:
Monday – Friday 7:30am – 6pm

Phone: 510-943-5942
Email: [email protected]

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Welcome to Safari Kid!

At Safari Kid, we believe childhood should be celebrated! Our proprietary preschool curriculum takes inspiration from a mix of both traditional methods (Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf) and reflects current brain research on early childhood development. This has resulted in a focus on the whole child, in which we offer the perfect balance of learning and play. Our daycare and preschool programs are carefully developed to ignite curiosity and encourage lifelong learning, but it doesn’t end there! We also offer a well-rounded after-school program for children in kindergarten through 8th grade, which provides a combination of valuable academic support and engaging extra-curricular enrichment.

Allow us to help turn your child’s Potential into Possibilities at Safari Kid Fremont Mission, CA.

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At Safari Kid, we focus on whole-child development through a combination of programs that develop and enhance social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. We welcome our toddlers, our “Safari Cubs,” with a range of engaging activities, developmentally appropriate educational materials and books, and toddler-sized furniture and toys made of natural materials. Research shows toddlers need to feel safe and comfortable but also engaged and challenged. Our Cubs enjoy activities such as yoga and mindfulness, parachute story time, STREAM mini-exploration projects, art lab, music & movement, and so much more. Our modern and safe environment will feel as welcoming as our warm, nurturing staff. Your toddler will receive encouragement and positive reinforcement every step of the way.

Get a glimpse of the activities covered in our toddler program!

At Safari Kid, our proprietorial preschool curriculum and research-based teaching methods will help your child meet developmental milestones, prepare for kindergarten, and, most importantly, foster a love of learning. By harnessing the benefits of both play and hands-on learning, our preschool programs represent a balance of learning domains—including investigative STREAM explorations, yoga and mindfulness, music and movement, conversational foreign language acquisition, art, story explorations, and so much more. Our enriching and engaging curriculum allows children to learn through purposeful, planned learning, which feels like play and encourages healthy interaction with other children.

Learn more about our whole child development curriculum.

At Safari Kid, our kindergarten students are encouraged to become partners in their own learning with our use of the Socratic Method of teaching. Meeting the Common Core standards is just a part of what our students will accomplish. Through a tailored method of careful questioning based on learning objectives to be met, a rich yet natural discussion that promotes critical thinking and problem-solving will ensue daily among the teacher and classmates.

A loving and nurturing environment in which all members of the team respect one another is created, so that trust is built, and students feel comfortable sharing freely. During these powerful discussions, engagement is high, and learning becomes an active sport, in which reasoning, and logic are continuously utilized and encouraged.

Through this Socratic process, the children begin to feel ownership of their learning. However, the real trophy in this sport of learning is their gains in confidence knowing their voice and their ideas are important. They are on their way to being leaders, entrepreneurs, and trailblazers of the future. Our students form a positive relationship with the idea of education. They realize the attainment of knowledge is a social sport that can be enjoyable when the right set of coaches are there to guide them through it and cheer them on!

After a tough day at work, Safari Kid parents feel comforted knowing their child has not only successfully completed their homework but also enjoyed learning something new! Safari Kid offers a comprehensive After School Program. We offer structured learning and tutoring coupled with a diverse choice of extracurricular activities. Our Safari Kid After School Program offers daily help with schoolwork but also provides supplemental mathematics and English Language Arts lessons that align directly with Common Core Standards. While academic learning is our primary goal, we also ignite interest beyond the core subjects through exciting enrichment activities that promote a love for new learning. Depending on demand, centers offer such enrichment classes as creative writing, public speaking, chess, robotics, visual arts, and performing arts. Students participating in Safari Kid’s After School Program consistently test above grade level, and many earn awards for academic achievement. We’re so proud of our Safari Kids and excited to be a part of their amazing growth!

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Safari Kid Summer Camp offers the perfect blend of fun and learning. Whether through group collaboration projects, challenging games and activities, sports, dance, drama, or technology, our campers will surely enjoy this exciting time making new memories! Our research team works with teachers and curriculum developers to design engaging themes and activities! Your child will love playing with friends during summer, and you will love they are spending quality time learning!

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Manu P.

My daughter is been attending safari kids from last January. Before deciding upon safari I did lot of research, asked friends n neighbors for inputs on different nearby schools. Personally speaking my daughter loves going to safari and as a parent I feel good to see my kids growth chart in last one year academically. The staff is really good and takes keen interest in every child. They makes them feel comfortable and homely and as a parent that’s what we look for.. So in all, satisfied with the school for my girl..🙂

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Both my daughter and son have been going to Safari Kid after school program for the last 2 years. Safari Kid is like a 2nd home for them. Knowing that my kids are in Safari Kid, let’s me concentrate on my work. I know my kids get picked up on time from school, taken to the center safely and would be in a safe environment with teachers who really care about children.
They have good after school activities as well. They hved a good mixture of academic and non-academic activities. I would recommend Safari Kid to other parents too. Thank you Team Safari Kid Mission for being there for us!

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I love everything about Safari kids. My son has been going to this place since the last 2 years. The teachers are very nice, very helpful and take good care of all the kids. When you send the kid to Safari kids you know the kid is in good hands . They get the child to finish the home work. They also have extra curricular activities for kids and make the kids to take that intitiative to participate in all kinds of activities and competitions. Keep up the good work Safari Kids!!!

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The quality of care, instruction, and dedication to the children are exceptional!
The director has always shown the dedication to ensuring the program runs successfully, kids and parents receive a high-quality experience. The teachers share the daily report with parents about what kid did in full day. My daughter is going to “Safari Kid” for more than a year and I have seen a great improvement in her reading, writing and getting along with other kids.
The staff pays personal attention to each and every child in the school to help them grow and learn. I would recommend the school; there is nothing like seeing a smiling staff when parents drop and pick up our kids.

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Visual Arts

Our students will be encouraged to express themselves creativity through hands-on experiences in which all senses will be engaged. The art that students create will often be an extension of the learning in other core disciplines, which will help them to process and internalize the learning in a meaningful way.

Critical Thinking

At Safari Kid we want our students to be able to rationalize with each other over a complex topic or idea and break it down into smaller parts that they can understand. Then they can analyze it in a way that helps them to solve the problem. This sort of mulling over a topic or problem is the key to having success in future academic and career adventures. It is the way society is able to progress and come up with solutions to everyday problems. Our critical thinking courses are designed with these goals in mind.

Public Speaking

Students who can express their ideas clearly and confidently are guaranteed to be more successful throughout their academic careers. By beginning to learn the communication skills associated with speaking well in public, our Safari Kid first graders will be well-prepared for their future. Having enough self-confidence to speak up in a group setting is a door-opener to endless opportunities.

Theater

Safari Kid understands that the benefits of drama in the elementary curriculum have been researched and cited in various studies. First graders will be building their self-confidence. It is often easier to be bold while playing a character. And this can in turn ignite a confidence within. Taking risks and performing in front of others, even if it is just reading lines aloud, offers a trust building experience for students, which in turn also builds their self-esteem. Students in our drama course are required to communicate with one another, collaborate on ideas, and be creative. These are skills that will transfer over to all areas of our students’ academic lives. They will enjoy their time transforming into characters, while they unknowingly are also practicing important reading skills such as fluency and reading comprehension. Our drama course also teaches empathy. For how better to empathize, than to actually jump into the shoes of someone else?

Engineering

Our Safari Kid first graders will continue discovering the excitement of planning and building through our innovative engineering curriculum. Hands-on activities will challenge our students to think spatially and logically, empowering them to become problem solvers. Perhaps even more importantly, through the trials of engineering, values such as perseverance and determination will be naturally reinforced.

Computer Readiness

In Safari Kid’s Computer Readiness classes students will learn the basics of computers which will help them to access computers with more confidence. They will also learn to think logically. In today’s world of ever-growing technology, these are important skills to show command over.

Junior Leader

Research has found that leadership is not necessarily an innate quality. It can be taught; and there is no better time to teach leadership qualities, than when kids are at the start of their academic careers. By teaching our students the characteristics, attitudes, and behaviors of great leaders we are giving them the tools to become leaders themselves. Students in Safari Kid’s 1st Grade Junior Leader class will be engaged in activities that will invite them to build their character and encourage them to flex their leadership muscles. By learning about great leaders from the past we can show them the power for good that having good leadership skills can foster. Through it all, they will begin to see that they too are able to lead with confidence and make a positive change in the world.

Spanish

At Safari Kid we know that learning fluency in a new language is much easier to achieve when you are exposed to it from a young age. However, this is not the only reason why Spanish is included in the Grade 1 curriculum. There are also cognitive advantages such as increased creativity and problem-solving skills, not to mention the vocabulary and reading benefits. Students who are bilingual in Spanish generally have an easier time with vocabulary due to a connection found with Latin word roots. The connections that can be made to others of LatinX descent can also be rewarding. These are the present benefits but being bilingual will also translate into having greater opportunities for colleges and careers in the future.

Our students will continue to learn the basics of Spanish including phonics and letters, numbers, colors, shapes and more. They will also learn to speak conversational Spanish, so that when they are finished, they should be able to speak simple sentences, but with confidence.

Social Science

Safari Kid’s Grade 1 Social Science Curriculum will provide insight into the history of our world and shed light on the connection between the past and the present. Students will learn how to read maps and use them to help explore the continents of our world. They will learn about ancient civilizations and the countries that once were. They will learn about various religions and exotic festivals associated with them. And students will follow the lives of various explorers of America. By charting a clear map of our past, our students can forge boldly into the future to assist in creating their own rich history.

Science

In Safari Kid’s 1st Grade Science Curriculum children will continue to answer their natural questions about the world through observation and experimentation. Students will study the physical sciences, earth sciences, life sciences, and scientific principles of investigation and experimentation. The content will be presented in an engaging and memorable format in which students realize that science is often just about staying alert to what happens or what can happen as a result of some other action and making a note of it. Some of the topics that will be covered are Space Exploration, Plant and Animal Survival, Light Refraction and Sound Travel, Simple Machines, Human Systems.

Math

Safari Kid’s mathematics curriculum continues to provide a solid understanding of math concepts using engaging methods, hands-on manipulatives, and real-life examples that cleverly illustrate how math is useful in day-to-day life. Each math skill introduced will build upon the previous one taught as we introduce students to new concepts at a pace that ensures mastery. Our goal is to foster a positive attitude for learning math and set the students up for success for years to come. A command over the basics will provide the proper stepping-stones for the next level of mathematical principles.

Spelling

Research has shown a positive correlation between spelling growth and gains in reading comprehension, vocabulary growth, and writing. For this reason, the Safari Kid Grade 1 Curriculum includes an explicit plan for exemplary spelling development. Every week the children will master ten words through proven methods and have a spelling test on Friday.

Language Arts

The Safari Kid Language Arts curriculum lays the foundation for comprehending all other disciplines as it acts as a bridge between simple decoding to reading for knowledge. It continues to work on such reading strategies as phonemic and phonetic awareness, blending and segmenting, and the recall of spelling patterns, but also builds comprehension through activities such as read and illustrate, sequencing, and vocabulary building. All of this skill building helps our first-grade students transition from learning to read to reading to learn.

Visual Arts

Our students will be encouraged to express themselves creativity through hands-on experiences in which all senses will be engaged. The art that students create will often be an extension of the learning in other core disciplines, which will help them to process and internalize the learning in a meaningful way.

Engineering

Safari Kid Kindergarteners will discover the process of construction through our innovative engineering curriculum. Students will learn to investigate a problem, imagine a solution, and then design, create, and improve it. Our students will begin to see themselves as problem solvers and inherently learn such values as perseverance and determination.

Public Speaking

Students who can express their ideas clearly and confidently are guaranteed to be more successful throughout their academic careers. By beginning to learn the communication skills associated with speaking well in public, our Safari Kid Kindergarteners will be well-prepared for their future. Having enough self-confidence to speak up in a group setting is a door-opener to endless opportunities.

Spanish

Safari Kid understands that it is much easier for children to learn fluency in a new language if they start from a young age. It also provides cognitive advantages such as increased creativity and problem-solving skills. Children who are bilingual in Spanish generally have an easier time with vocabulary due to a greater understanding of Latin word roots, thus boosting their reading ability.

The benefits of learning Spanish range from increased reading skills and test scores now, to having greater opportunities for colleges and careers in the future. With an introduction to Spanish, our Kindergarteners are already brightening their future.

Handwriting

Safari Kid’s Kindergarten curriculum is research-based, and therefore we have studied the positive correlation between perfecting handwriting and overall reading development. When students practice their writing of letters, they are also practicing the way words are formed, the way letters create certain sounds when put together, and the way words are put together to form sentences. So, in addition to having legible writing, they are also reinforcing important reading and writing skills.

Drama

Safari Kid’s Drama curriculum provides another medium for practicing important Kindergarten reading skills and to have a blast doing it! In addition to the fun of role playing and acting, Safari Kid understands how to seize the opportunity for increasing fluency in reading and increased vocabulary development. The art of acting gives reading purpose and drives natural motivation from wanting to deliver a polished performance.

Computer Science

In Safari Kid’s Computer Readiness classes students will learn the basics of computers which will help them to access computers with more confidence. They will also learn to think logically. In today’s world of ever-growing technology, these are important skills to show command over.

Leadership

There is no better time to teach leadership qualities, than when kids are just beginning their academic careers. When we teach children the characteristics, attitudes, and behaviors of great leaders we are giving them the tools to become leaders themselves. We will show them the power for good that having good leadership skills can foster. Through goal setting, responsibility roles, and reflection they will begin to see that they too are able to lead with confidence and make a positive change in the world.

Social Science

With a clear understanding of the past, our students will better understand the present and take heed into the future. Safari Kid’s Social Science curriculum covers both world history and American history. It presents history as a series of stories about the actions of individuals and groups of people that can be analyzed and evaluated. Students will also learn about geography and utilize maps and globes in a way that will benefit future studies of the world.

Spelling

Research has shown a positive correlation between spelling growth and gains in reading comprehension, vocabulary growth, and writing. For this reason, the Safari Kid curriculum includes an explicit plan for exemplary spelling development.

Science

Safari Kid’s Kindergarten Science Curriculum encourages our student’s natural curiosity about the world around them and develops that into actual scientific observations and discoveries. Our kindergarteners will be introduced to the physical sciences, earth sciences, life sciences, and the scientific principles of investigation and experimentation through engaging stories and science books, hands-on experiments, and purposeful projects.

Language Arts

Students will delve into the craft of writing by analyzing the written word. Stories will be broken down to their simplest parts and studied so that the craft of writing also becomes simplified. Grammar rules will be introduced in a natural progression. Skills such as summarizing and comparing will be mastered in preparation for higher order skills such as inference and the synthesis of information.

Math

Safari Kid’s mathematics curriculum uses engaging methods such as hands-on manipulatives, and real-life examples that cleverly illustrate how math is useful in day-to-day life. By using a teaching sequence that builds upon itself, we introduce students to new concepts at a pace that ensures mastery and fosters a positive attitude toward learning math. Their command of the basics will provide the proper stepping-stones for the next level of mathematical principles.

Reading

At Safari Kid, we know that reading is the key to all other learning, so we make it our Kindergarten mission to master this skill. We begin with conquering phonetics and fluency and progress to higher order reading skills such as vocabulary retention and comprehension. Students will be eager to read our high interest fiction and non-fiction reading materials which are designed to educate as well as delight the reader.

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Family day care benefits: National Resources about Family Child Care

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National Resources about Family Child Care

Family child care (FCC) has many unique qualities that sets it apart from other early care and education settings. A FCC setting offers several benefits to families. Some benefits include a neighborhood-based home environment, smaller groups of children, mixed-age groups so that siblings can be together, a consistent caregiver, and greater flexibility in hours of operation. However, FCC providers may face challenges, such as a sense of isolation, limited resources when working longer hours, no support staff, and less business expertise. Stakeholders strive to understand these issues as they develop ways to support and increase the success and stability of FCC providers. Many resources address health, safety, and quality improvement systems across all early childhood settings, including FCC. However, the following online resources and written products more specifically address FCC settings.

Resources about Supports and Systems for Improving Quality in Family Child Care

Peer Support as a Strategy for Enhancing Home-Based Child Care Providers’ Well-Being and Equitable Engagement in Publicly Funded Systems, Quality Improvement and Leadership (July 2023) 
This brief discusses the role peer support can play in enhancing home-based child care (HBCC) providers’ well-being and increasing providers’ equitable engagement in publicly funded systems, quality improvement, and leadership. This brief also examines the ways staffed family child care (FCC) networks and FCC provider-led associations use peer support and suggests promising peer support strategies that state agencies may consider for increasing equity for HBCC providers.

Addressing the Decreasing Number of Family Child Care Providers in the United States (Revised March 2020) 
This brief examines the reasons family child care homes close and offers information that your state, territory, or tribe can use to solve this problem. Action is needed to ensure that family child care remains a strong, healthy component of the early childhood education system.

Engaging Family Child Care Providers in Quality Improvement Systems (November 2017) 
This brief is for local, regional, and state stakeholders invested in engaging FCC and family, friend, and neighbor (FFN) providers in quality improvement initiatives and supporting these sectors of the early childhood professional community. It presents outreach strategies and efforts to engage FCC and FFN providers, and highlights how considering these providers’ unique characteristics can positively influence their ability and willingness to participate in quality improvement efforts.

Supporting Access to High-Quality Family Child Care: A Policy Assessment and Planning Tool for States, Territories, and Tribes (November 2017) 
FCC plays a big role in meeting families’ early care and education needs, and is important for states, territories, and tribes to promote access to high-quality FCC options. This tool provides a framework for assessing local, regional, and state policies and practices to ensure they support access to high-quality FCC options.

Staffed Family Child Care Networks: A Research-Informed Strategy for Supporting High-Quality Family Child Care (September 2017) 
This brief includes a description of FCC networks and addresses the support a staffed FCC network can provide, particularly to special populations: family, friend, and neighbor care providers; license-exempt providers; English language learners; and dual language learners. It also describes the essential elements of an effective network and the value networks bring to the FCC profession.

Developing a Staffed Family Child Care Network: A Technical Assistance Manual (September 2017) 
This manual is for leaders and stakeholders at the state, regional, and local levels who are planning to support the FCC provider community through staffed FCC networks. It provides key considerations and questions necessary to effectively implement networks. The first section explores the rationale for adopting networks to improve FCC quality and the role of FCC in serving a range of diverse populations. The second section explores the critical components of a staffed FCC network. The third section outlines the four stages of successful network implementation—exploration, installation, initial implementation, and full implementation.

Staffed Family Child Care Network Cost Estimation Tool and User’s Guide  (September 2017) 
The Family Child Care Network Cost Estimation Tool (CET) helps state, regional, and local organizations better understand the costs of operating a staffed FCC network. The CET can be used to estimate the operating costs for services offered by a staffed FCC network. This document is a user’s guide that provides instructions for the CET. The calculator tool, which is a Microsoft Excel file, is available from the National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance by emailing [email protected].

Early Care and Education Program Characteristics: Effects on Expenses and Revenues (October 2016)  
The brief demonstrates how the Provider Cost of Quality Calculator can be used to understand the impact of program characteristics on the revenue and expenses of an early childhood center or FCC home. For example, it measures factors such as participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program, program size and ages of children accepted into care, enrollment efficiency, and bad debt or uncollected revenues.

Caring for Our Children Basics Health and Safety Standards Alignment Tool for Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes (June 2016) 
Caring for Our Children Basics (CFOCB) represents the minimum health and safety standards experts believe should be in place where children are cared for outside their own homes, whether in home-based programs or center-based facilities. Although use of CFOCB is voluntary, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) hopes CFOCB will help states and territories as they work to improve health and safety standards in both licensing and quality rating and improvement systems. This tool provides a simple format for users to compare their current early childhood program requirements and standards against the recommended health and safety standards in CFOCB.

Caring for Our Children Basics: Program Review Tool for Center-Based Programs and Family Child Care Homes (2018) 
This Program Review Tool lists the minimum health and safety standards for child care settings outside of the home. Centers and family child care home providers can use this tool to assess their current health and safety practices, identify where practices should be stronger, and develop strategies and plans for professional development.

State Policies that Support Business Practices of Child Care Providers (June 2016) 
This brief provides an overview of strategies that states and territories can use to promote and strengthen business practices and leadership in early childhood settings. This resource, which includes state examples, is divided into four key sections: licensing, quality rating and improvement systems, professional development, and resources. It includes examples of states that require preservice training in business administration as part of the qualifications for family and/or group child care home providers.

Online Tools

QRIS Resource Guide 
The QRIS Resource Guide is a tool for that helps states and communities explore key issues and decision points during the planning and implementation of a quality rating and improvement system (QRIS). The “search” function allows users to identify topics that are specific to FCC, such as participation, standards, and use of assessment tools.

Provider Cost of Quality Calculator (PCQC) 
This tool calculates the cost of care based on provider data for FCC homes and centers. The tool can help state policymakers, child care providers, and other stakeholders understand the costs associated with delivering high-quality care. It can also show whether there is a gap between a program’s cost of care and the revenue sources available to support the program.

National Program Standards Crosswalk Tool 
This tool supports the alignment of program standards for licensing, quality rating and improvement systems, and prekindergarten programs. It is prepopulated with national early childhood program standards, including accreditation standards from the National Association for Family Child Care, Caring for Our Children Basics, and Head Start Performance Standards..

Data Explorer and State Profiles 
This database allows users to search for information about various early care and education topics, including FCC demographic information, data on licensing requirements, program quality improvement activities, and professional development and workforce initiatives.

 

National Database of Child Care Licensing Regulations 
This tool helps users find state and territory child care licensing regulations and agency contact information. It includes licensing regulations for child care centers and FCC homes.

 

Products from the Child Care Licensing Studies

Trends in Family Child Care Home Licensing Requirements and Policies for 2017: Research Brief #2  (March 2020) 
This brief describes licensing requirements and policies for family child care homes in 2017 and identifies trends from previous years of data collection. The data in this brief was collected from state child care licensing regulations by the National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance and the National Association for Regulatory Administration’s survey of state licensing agencies. The findings provide evidence that states are making positive changes in their licensing requirements and policies to protect the health and safety of children in family child care homes.

Trends in Group Child Care Home Licensing Requirements and Policies of 2017: Research Brief #3  (March 2020) 
This brief describes licensing requirements and policies for group child care homes in 2017 and identifies trends from previous years of data collection. The data in this brief was collected from state child care licensing regulations by the National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance and the National Association for Regulatory Administration’s survey of state licensing agencies. The findings provide evidence that states are making positive changes in their licensing requirements and policies to protect the health and safety of children in group child care homes.

Research Brief #2: Trends in Family Child Care Home Licensing Regulations and Policies for 2014 (November 2015) 
This brief examines the state of licensing family child care homes in 2014 and identifies trends that have become apparent during several years of data collection. Data are from state child care licensing regulations and the results of the National Association for Regulatory Administration’s survey of state licensing agencies. The findings provide evidence that states are making positive changes in their licensing requirements and policies to protect the health and safety of children in out-of-home care.

Research Brief #3: Trends in Group Child Care Home Licensing Regulations and Policies for 2014 (November 2015) 
This brief examines the state of licensing group child care homes in 2014 and identifies trends that have become apparent during several years of data collection. Data are from state child care licensing regulations and the results of the National Association for Regulatory Administration’s survey of state licensing agencies. The findings provide evidence that states are making positive changes in their licensing requirements and policies to protect the health and safety of children in out-of-home care.

Resources about License-Exempt Family Child Care

Monitoring License-Exempt CCDF Homes (November 2015) 
This issue brief explores factors to consider when developing a monitoring system, including requirements, inspections, and processes for responding to violations, complaints, referrals, and appeals. The brief also shares factors that influence the cost of implementing a monitoring system: caseloads, number of providers, and compensation and support systems for monitors and supervisors. Four monitoring models are described and state examples are provided. It is one of a series of three issue briefs that offer insights into how states and territories have improved their systems with new requirements, monitoring policies, and support systems for exempt providers.

Supporting License-Exempt Family Child Care (November 2015) 
This issue brief aims to help Child Care and Development Fund Administrators and their partners in their work to support license-exempt FCC homes. States and territories can better support the children and families served by FCC care when they address the unique needs of exempt FCC homes. This brief is organized into two sections: the first provides an overview of terminology, characteristics, parental preferences, and child care assistance data; and the second provides examples of several state and national initiatives to support exempt FCC. It is one of a series of three issue briefs that offer insights into how states and territories have improved their systems with new requirements, monitoring policies, and support systems for exempt providers.

Monitoring and Supporting License-Exempt Care: Case Studies (November 2015) 
This issue brief shares the experiences of six states (AR, AZ, IN, ND, NM, and UT) that have started to address the challenges of monitoring exempt care. The brief describes the different state structures, highlights states’ different needs, presents cultural diversity and compliance levels, illustrates efforts to retain exempt home providers, shares lessons learned, and describes how states cultivated support for policy changes. Though the issue brief is primarily focused on exempt homes, it also provides information about how these states oversee exempt centers. It is one of a series of three issue briefs that offer insights into how states and territories have improved their systems with new requirements, monitoring policies, and support systems for exempt providers.

Products from the National Survey of Early Care and Education

Characteristics of Home-Based Early Care and Education Providers: Initial Findings from the National Survey of Early Care and Education (March 2016) 
This report, funded by the Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE), provides a nationally representative estimate of all home-based care to children ages birth through 5 years and not yet in kindergarten as of 2012, using data from the National Survey of Early Care and Education. Home-based providers discussed in the report include both paid and unpaid providers. The report describes the characteristics of the providers themselves and the care they provide.

Fact Sheet: Who Is Providing Home-Based Early Care and Education? (May 2015) 
This fact sheet is based on data from the National Survey of Early Care and Education. It is the first nationally representative portrait of home-based early care and education providers. It describes those who care for other people’s children, age 5 years and younger, in home-based settings. Key characteristics reported include the numbers of such providers, numbers of children cared for, whether providers are paid/unpaid for care, and what if any prior personal relationships existed between providers and the children for whom they care.

Webinars and Presentations

Strategies for Strengthening Family Child Care: Using Data to Inform Policy Change 
This first webinar in the Strengthening Family Child Care series explores strategies for understanding your family child care (FCC) population and reaching out to and engaging FCC providers; and, outlines supports and services that can help improve the access to and sustainability of FCC.

Strategies for Strengthening Family Child Care: Addressing the Decreasing Number of FCC Providers  
This second webinar in the Strengthening Family Child Care series explores possible reasons behind the decrease in family child care (FCC) providers, and strategies that states and territories can use to address challenges with the availability of FCC providers.

Supports and Systems for Improving Access to and Sustainability of Family Child Care 
This webinar introduces two new resources—Supporting Access to High-Quality Family Child Care: A Policy Assessment and Planning Tool for States, Territories, and Tribes and Engaging Family Child Care Providers in Quality Improvement Systems. These provide promising strategies to improve the quality of care, engage FCC providers, and sustain provider participation in regulatory systems and quality improvement initiatives.

Staffed Family Child Care Networks: Improving Access, Quality, and Sustainability 
This webinar introduces three resources that focus on building the supply of high-quality FCC through staffed FCC networks. Supporting the development of staffed FCC networks is a promising strategy that states, territories, and tribes can use to engage FCC providers and sustain provider participation in regulatory systems and quality improvement initiatives. Presenters discussed the role that FCC networks can play in supporting providers, shared key considerations for developing a staffed network, and demonstrated use of a tool designed to estimate the cost of operating a FCC network.

Supporting School-Age Children in Family Child Care Interactive Webinar 
The National Center on Afterschool and Summer Enrichment and the National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance came together to offer an interactive webinar session to better understand state, territory, and tribe needs regarding school-age children in FCC. The National Association for Family Child Care presented an overview of the current status of FCC and supports for providers.

Resources to Support Family Child Care Providers Who Support Infants and Toddlers 
This webinar examines trends in FCC, as well as strategies for tailoring training and technical assistance to FCC providers. It also provides information about states’ recruiting and retention policies and shares resources to support FCC providers and families of infants and toddlers.

Health and Safety Requirements: How Do You Maintain Compliance? 
This presentation at the 2016 National Association for Family Child Care’s Family Child Care Institute included a dialogue about the various types of state, national, and federal standards that providers are required to meet. Presenters from the National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance and the National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness provided an overview of trends in licensing, subsidy, Head Start, and quality rating and improvement system standards.

Monitoring and Supporting License-Exempt Child Care 
This PowerPoint presentation from a regional webinar includes an overview of licensing thresholds, common exemptions, national data on monitoring, cost of monitoring, and supports for exempt FCC, including training.

Bringing License-Exempt Family Child Care into the Quality Improvement System 
This presentation by the National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance at the 2016 QRIS National Meeting focuses on strategies for including license-exempt FCC in the quality improvement system. It provides an analysis of states’ existing support systems and opportunities for improvement.

Strengthening Family Child Care Webinar Series

Strategies for Strengthening Family Child Care: Using Data to Inform Policy Change 
This webinar explores strategies for understanding your family child care (FCC) population and reaching out to and engaging FCC providers; and, outlines supports and services that can help improve the access to and sustainability of FCC..

Strategies to Strengthen Family Child Care: Addressing the Decreasing Number of FCC Providers  
This second webinar in the Strengthening Family Child Care series explores possible reasons behind the decrease in family child care (FCC) providers, and strategies that states and territories can use to address challenges with the availability of FCC providers.

Other Federal Resources

The Office of Child Care Family Child Care web page includes a brief about why OCC supports FCC and a resource list.

Child Care & Early Education Research Connections promotes high-quality research in child care and early education and the use of that research in policymaking. It has a comprehensive resource list on quality improvement in home-based child care settings. Resources include those with research on license-exempt child care as well as licensed and regulated FCC.

The Benefits of Family Child Care Homes

Family child care homes, also known as home-based child care or family day care, are small-scale child care facilities that operate out of a caregiver’s home. Family child care homes are a popular option for parents who are looking for a more personalized and intimate child care experience for their children. There are many benefits to choosing a family child care home for your child, including:

  1. Small Group Sizes: Family child care homes typically care for a small group of children, usually no more than 6 to 8 children at a time. This small group size allows for more individualized attention and care, as the caregiver can focus on the needs of each child.
  2. Flexible Hours: Family child care homes often have more flexible hours than traditional child care centers. This can be particularly beneficial for parents who work non-traditional hours or have unpredictable schedules. Many family child care providers are willing to work with parents to accommodate their scheduling needs.
  3. Home-like Environment: Family child care homes provide a warm and welcoming environment that is similar to a home. This can help children feel more comfortable and at ease, especially if they are transitioning from being at home with a parent to being in child care.
  4. Consistent Caregiver: In a family child care home, children are cared for by the same caregiver on a regular basis. This consistency can help children form strong bonds with their caregiver, which can have a positive impact on their social and emotional development.
  5. Mixed Age Groups: Family child care homes often care for children of different ages. This mixed age group can be beneficial for children, as it allows them to learn from and interact with children who are at different stages of development.
  6. Lower Cost: Family child care homes are often less expensive than traditional child care centers. This can be particularly beneficial for families who are on a tight budget.
  7. Personalized Care: Family child care providers are often able to provide more personalized care for each child, as they get to know each child’s unique needs and interests.
  8. Family-like Setting: Family child care homes provide a family-like setting that can be particularly beneficial for younger children. The home-like environment can help children feel more comfortable and at ease, which can be especially important for children who are still adjusting to being away from their parents.
  9. Nutritious Meals: Family child care providers often prepare nutritious meals and snacks for the children in their care. This can be particularly beneficial for parents who are concerned about their child’s diet and nutrition.
  10. Individualized Learning: Family child care providers are often able to provide individualized learning opportunities for each child. This can be particularly beneficial for children who may need extra help or who may be ahead of their peers in certain areas.

In conclusion, family child care homes offer many benefits for parents and children. From small group sizes and flexible hours to a home-like environment and individualized care, family child care homes provide a personalized and nurturing child care experience that can have a positive impact on children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development.

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