Some Questions and Answers for Parents
How Long has the school been operating? Best
Friends was originally licensed for six children from 1989
to 1997. We have been licensed by Mass. Early Education
and Care as a group facility and are now licensed for 44
children. That's 18 years serving the same communities!
What experience do the teachers have? The
Director has a Degree in Early Childhood Education, the
other Staff Members are Certified in First Aid and CPR,
and all are pursuing Degrees. Two of the Staff members
have been with Best Friends Preschool since 1997.
What is the daily routine?
Is there time set aside for the parent and teachers
to discuss the child? At any time, parents are
encouraged to schedule time to discuss anything
regarding their preschoolers. Also, brief time is always
taken upon pickup to cover any immediate concerns or
needs parents/teachers may have.
Does the school have an outdoor space and how
often is it used? We have the best Playground on the
Cape! We use the outdoor space every day at least twice
a day, weather permitting. We strongly encourage the
children to be physically and socially active during this
structured play time. You can click here to view
playground and facilities photos!
Does the school take field trips? No, all activities
take place at school. We have puppet shows, reptile
shows, magicians, ice cream socials, storytellers, Fire and
Police visitation throughout the year.
How is discipline handled? We strive to prevent
inappropriate behaviors which detract from learning.
Some of the methods we use are: distraction, re-
direction, behavior modeling, and positive reinforcement
of desirable behaviors. Limits are always clear,
consistent, age appropriate and fair.
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