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Pasadena, CA
Children's Center at CalTech

Five Stars

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

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neighborhood: Southeast Pasadena ·  Telephone: (626) 395-6860  · Website: www.its.caltech.edu/~ccenter/index.html

Basic Stats

Established 1972

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Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.5) Four And Half Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Three and Half Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Five Stars
Outside play equipment Five Stars

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Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

- Located close to public transportation

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- 7:30 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Late Pickup Policy: Any pick-up that occurs after 5:45 p.m. will be considered late, and the family will be charged $5.00 for each five minutes or portion thereof past closing time. This late fee will be used for staff development. Families with two children will need to pay late fees for both children, if arriving at the Center after 5:45 p.m. At 5:45 p.m. individuals listed on your alternate pick-up list will be contacted unless you have called in with an estimated time of arrival. If you will be late, the courtesy of a phone call will be appreciated, both by your child and the staff; however, the late charge will still be assessed. Extracted from Children's Center at Caltech website at http://www.its.caltech.edu/~ccenter/handbook/index.html

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Features of the Preschool

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program No
Affiliated with a religious institution No
Some experience serving children with special needs

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Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children Yes

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Parents' Comments

Parent #1
This school is a preschool/daycare setting so the hours are from 7:45 am to 5:45 pm. It is difficult developing relationships with other families, since everyone is dropping off and picking up their children all at different times. Most families are working or students and are with CalTech and JPL. However, there are a few families from the community.

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