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San Francisco, CA
Chibi Chan Preschool

Three and Half Stars

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

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neighborhood: Pacific Heights ·  Telephone: (415) 351-0955  · Website: http://www.jcyc.org/progr...

General Approach to Learning

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

source: This information was compiled by Savvy Source



Savvy Source's Comments

"Parent Participation Chibi Chan recognizes the critical role of Parent involvement and how it can dramatically influence a child's self-esteem and motivation to learn. Therefore, each family is asked to volunteer at least twice a year during their child's participation at Chibi Chan. Parents can volunteer for field trips, as well as in other classroom activities, parent advisory meetings, and fund-raisers. A great deal of emphasis is placed on building relationships with families through good communication and parent involvement. The staff at Chibi-Chan also welcomes any parent feedback, concerns and ideas, which help benefit the growth and development of the program." Extracted from preschool's website


Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (3.5) Three and Half Stars
This school has increased my child's:  
Ability to listen and follow directions Four 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 Stars
Awareness of others’ feelings Four 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 -
Oral language - - - - n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Storybook reading - - - - n/a
Emerging literacy skills - - - - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - - - - -
Time & space - - - - -
Sci. reasoning/physical world - - - - -
Music - Free play with some structure - - -
Visual arts - - - - -
Physical activity - - - - -
Other subjects taught Japanese language n/a

source: This information was provided by parents This information was compiled by Savvy Source


Savvy Source's Comments

"Aimed at pupils 2 to 5 years old, Chibi-Chan enhances children's total development: 1 Cognitive Development: Emphasize problem solving, communication, discovery, and active learning. 2 Physical Development: Improve gross motor and fine motor skills. 3 Social/Emotional Development: Nurture positive self-esteem: value all cultures and backgrounds, and respect others' feelings. 4 Creative Expression: Provide a wide range of expression through art, music, dance, fantasy and play." Extracted from preschool's website


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