3,4 Open The Door Quick Facts
Year
Established: 1994
Location:
Westport, Connecticut
Type:
Private school for boys and girls ages two through six (kindergarten)
Hours
of Operation: 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday
Total
number of students enrolled: 90
Capacity
at any given time: 60 children
Number
of Teaching Staff: 10
Number
of classrooms: 5
Number
of bathrooms: 6
3,4
Open The Door Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What are your class sizes?
A. Never more than 12 children in each class.
Q.
What is your student-teacher ratio?
A. A minimum of 1 teacher for every 6 children.
Q.
Are all of your teachers certified?
A. Yes, all of our teachers are certified and most have degrees
specifically in childhood education or significant work experience
in childhood education.
Q.
What is the breakdown of classrooms in the school?
A. On a given day we have one classroom of twos, two classrooms
of threes and fours, and one classroom of fives & kindergarten.
In the afternoon we have extended day and all-day children.
Q.
Are you affiliated with any Behavioral Specialists?
A. Yes, we have Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists and
Bahaviorists that we frequently work with. Please contact us if
you would like more information about their services.
Q.
Do you have a policy for children with food and other allergies?
A. While we are not a peanut free school, we take great effort
to accomodate children with allergies.
Q.
When do you take registration for enrollment?
A. 3,4 enrolls students on an ongoing basis, but it is recommended
you inquire one year in advance of when you want your child to
enter our school.
Q.
Is the school play based or curriculum based?
A. All of the programs for respective age groups are comprised
of curriculum tailored to their developmental needs to ensure
an enriching experience. Please see the web page associated with
each program we offer for specific information on curriculum and
daily activities.
Q.
Are meals or snacks provided by the school?
A. Children are required to have their meals and snacks provided
by their parent or guardian. We do have a pizza day every Thursday
in which we have pizza delivered for all children who have previously
signed up for it.
Q.
Do you take field trips or activities off premises?
A. Yes, we have field trips on average once every two months,
and we also have seasonal shows in which the children perform
songs in front of parents and friends. Parents are encouraged
to attend field trips and shows.
Q.
Are you closed on holidays and public school vacations?
A. We follow the Westport Public Schools calendar for all holidays
and Vacations.
Q.
What about school closings or delays due to snow or weather related
issues?
A. We follow the determination of Westport Public Schools on weather
related issues.
Q.
Do you have to attend 3,4 during the school year in order to attend
the summer programs?
A. No, Summer Programs are open to anyone!
