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Oakland, CA
Growing Circles Playschool
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neighborhood: Piedmont Avenue / Adams Point · Telephone: (510) 428-1344 · Website: http://www.growingcircles.com
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (3.2) |
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Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children:
...are handled well in a way that gives me confidence in the safety of my child
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Director's Description to School's Approach to Discipline
Good communicating and reasoning.
Director's Response to a Sample Discipline Scenario
Description of how teachers handle the following scenario: Child A and Child B are good friends and usually play together. One day, Child A decides to play with Child C and tells Child B, 'I don't want to play with you today. I'm playing with Child C instead.'
We would encourage Child A to speak kindly to Child B and divert Child B's attention to another activity or playmate.
Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parent #1
This is an in-home preschool in an older, brown shingle home. The home is a decent size with a play yard that has swingset / slide, little cars and some bikes. The entire preschool / home is kept very clean.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (4.5) |
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| Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable |
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| Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided |
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| Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly |
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Food Allergies
- We do not allow certain foods in the classroom
Medications
- We keep their medication on hand at all times
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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (4.3) |
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| Screen and identify all visitors |
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| Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others |
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