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Pasadena, CA
Sunrise Preschool

Four And Half Stars

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

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neighborhood: Northeast Pasadena ·  Telephone: (626) 351-9899  · Website: www.info@paznaz.org

General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Play-based with some structure
Check Mark Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia

source: This information was provided by the director This information was compiled by Savvy Source


Director's Comments

The preschool's objective is to guide each child's learning experiences by providing a stimulating curriculum of lasting value in the following areas: Intellectually: Enthusiasm for learning is encouraged and discovery learning is practiced. Age appropriate preschool academics are introduced and kindergarten preparedness emphasized. Christianity: Bible stories, songs and prayers are learned and enjoyed. Children gain an awareness of God's love. Socially: Positive social skills are taught. Children are encouraged to participate in group activities. Physically: Children play on equipment that is age appropriate. The development of large and small muscle coordination is encouraged.



Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.8) Four And Half Stars
This school has increased my child's:  
Ability to listen and follow directions Four And Half Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Four And Half Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Four And Half Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Four And Half Stars
Awareness of others’ feelings Four And Half Stars
Cooperation with other children Four And Half Stars

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Curriculum and Teaching Approach

PLAY-BASED PLAY-BASED WITH SOME STRUCTURE MOSTLY TEACHER LED NOT FORMALLY IN CURRICULUM CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT
Language Yes
Oral language - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Storybook reading - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Emerging literacy skills - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction -

Yes

Time & space - Free play with some structure - -

Yes

Sci. reasoning/physical world - Free play with some structure - -

Yes

Music - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction -

Yes

Visual arts - Free play with some structure - -

Yes

Physical activity - Free play with some structure - -

Yes

Other subjects taught n/a

source: This information was provided by the director This information was provided by parents



Parents' Comments

Parent #1
There is a very good combination of academic and free play time which seems to work very well for my children.

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