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Sierra Madre, CA
Sierra Madre Community Nursery School
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Telephone: (626) 355-1655 · Website: www.smcns.us
Basic Stats
| Established | 1947 |
| % of teachers with: | |
| - Bachelors | 83% |
| - Masters | 33% |
| - Teaching credentials | 83% | - CPR | 100% |
| - First aid | 100% |
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Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.8) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Classroom equipment and furniture |
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| Outside play equipment |
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Transportation
- Parents bring their children to and from school
Dropoff Procedure
- Parents walk their child into the classroom
- 8:30 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child
Late Pickup Policy: We ask that parents arrange for an alternate person to pick up in the event that they will be unable to be on time for pick up.
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Features of the Preschool
| Provide a third year | Yes |
| Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program | Yes |
| Affiliated with a religious institution | No |
| Teach religious concepts | No |
| Some experience serving children with special needs | Yes |
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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) | |
| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) |  |
| Music room | |
| Art room | |
| Library | |
| Playground |
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Accreditation, Membership & Awards
| Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children | Yes |
Other Memberships
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California Council of Parent Participation Nursery Schools |
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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?
Participation by all parents both in and outside of the classroom is mandatory at our school. A high level of commitment is required.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
I think that the school's biggest strengths are that it is family-like, has a laid back atmosphere, and is play centered. Sometimes the school is a little more loose/unstructured than I would like-meaning I don't always get a full reporting from the teacher, because other parents are also very involved. I do love that the kids have such great choices in their free play and there are no required tasks for the children to complete. They are just there to play and enjoy being children.
Parent #2
I love this preschool. My only complaint is that the Director seems cool at first which is a turn off. However, once you see her with kids and "get into" the school, she is very approachable and warm.
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