Berkeley, CA
Child Education Center (CEC)

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (3.2)

Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children:
...are handled extraordinarily well in a way that not only gives me confidence in the safety of my child but also reassures me that my child (and his/her peers) are learning the early skills needed to socialize effectively with one another

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Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parent #1
Safety screening may be higher than I marked, but, because all the teachers know me I don't see the results. I'm sure an unknown person is screened more carefully. The school is in the process of upgrading the outside play area which will improve screening.

Parent #2
Not an acceptable place to leave any child. Infants are parked in high chairs all day. Toddlers are knocked over by preschoolers in the yard every day. Children go without jackets in the cold and wander around with drippy noses. The quality of care is absolutely appalling.

Health

OVERALL RATING (3.6)
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided
Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

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Safety

OVERALL RATING (3.4)
Screen and identify all visitors
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

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Help your little one to learn good manners by having a tea party. Set a table with your finest plastic ware and be sure to use your best manners. Modeling this behavior in playtime helps your little one to remember it at dinner time.

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