The multiple choice questions received extremely positive responses.  The following questions were among those that received 99% or 100% Yes responses: 1. I have a good relationship with my child's teacher and other staff; 2. The teacher takes good care of my child, helps my child learn to get along with others, and is a good teacher; 27. Does your child appear happy and seem to enjoy coming to school?   These questions about relationships and learning especially reflect the values of the school, so the Yes responses were very gratifying to us.   

     Comments included many like the ones quoted below:

"The program is great, teachers are great. My child is not happy every time I have to tell her she doesn't have class. So she really enjoys coming to school and play with her teachers and classmates."

"The best preschool in VA. She is very happy to going to school every day and she learned a lot of things."

"My experience in working w/the teachers + admin staff this year has been exceptional. They have accommodated our special needs and gone above and beyond in helping us to make this preschool year an optimal + enjoyable experience!"

       Several parents commented on how valuable the Conscious Discipline programs have been for them.  We will be offering these programs again next school year.

      PAC and the Director consider survey results very carefully and make every effort to address all issues that are raised in the surveys.  Even though the number of negative comments was small, each one was discussed by the committee, and plans for improvement were made.

    There were some negative responses and comments about less than adequate communication with families and we will continue to work on this.  Just as last year, less than 90% felt that the Preschool helps parents get to know and support each other or that they did not feel comfortable participating in school activities; we will work harder in this regard.  A few people answered No to the question about being provided a translator when needed.  We did provide translators for several families this year; please ask the office when you would like a translator for a meeting with a teacher.

    There were several criticisms of the snow make-up announcements and days provided.  We realize that it was very hard for families to have schedules disrupted to the extent that they were this past winter.

    Several parents did not realize that two written progress reports were sent to parents each year.  If you missed getting two reports, please call the office and we will get you a copy from the file.  

       Family and staff surveys are an important part of PAC's annual review of the Preschool.  Parents are also encouraged to send any concerns to first, the Director and next to PAC as issues arise, not waiting until next April's survey.  Parent suggestions and questions are always welcomed.

     If you would like more detailed information than this summary provides, a copy of the full survey results is available in the Preschool office.