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Beth Am Preschool
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neighborhood: Carmel Valley · Telephone: (858) 481-2893 · Website: www.betham.com/preschool.html
Basic Stats
| Total enrollment | 180 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 6:1 |
| Established | 1994 |
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| - Bachelors | 80% | - CPR | 100% |
| - First aid | 100% |
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Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.9) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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Transportation
- Parents bring their children to and from school
Dropoff Procedure
- Parents walk their child into the classroom
- Teachers/director meet children at their cars and walk the children into the classroom
- 9:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child
Late Pickup Policy: $1/minute (M-Th) $2/minute (F)
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Features of the Preschool
| Provide a third year | Yes |
| Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program | No |
| Affiliated with a religious institution | Yes |
| Teach religious concepts | Yes |
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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) | 
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| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) | |
| Music room | |
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| Library |
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| Playground |
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Director's Comments
Question to director: Do you have any additional thoughts on what parents should consider when looking at your school? Is there any advice that you would like to provide to prospective parents?
Please call the school for waitlist information and to schedule a private tour.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The school is NOT inviting for the parents to come and view their children. I found this to be very disconcerting and lacking in warmth.
Parent #2
The teachers are amazing. Loving, creative, and set clear expecations for the children.
Parent #3
The school is terrific, it's run well and the teachers are wonderful. The only comment I would make is that you need to be proactive if you need something out of the norm for your child or yourself in the way of feedback. The administration and/or teachers are busy and focused on the whole group and need to be convinced the issue is serious to get involved with you personally. But, I believe when you get their attention they will tend to your needs.
Parent #4
Very multi-cultural. Spanish, Hebrew and English is spoken in most classes.
Parent #5
The Pre-K year is truly a preparation for Kindergarten. They are focusing on letter recognition, phonics, math skills, etc. I am amazed at how much they are doing. Although still play-based, the Pre-K year was a transition since there is a more academic focus. However, the teachers are making the material fun and interactive and I have no doubt my son will be prepared for Kindergarten.
Parent #6
The preschool does an excellent job of nurturing the children and helping them to grow and learn the essentials for being good, caring people. The children are aptly prepared for kindergarten on an emotional, social, and academic level. The school does an excellent job of teaching the children about their Jewish heritage: they learn about all the holidays, recite prayers and songs, learn the hebrew alphabet, etc.
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