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Saratoga, CA
Saratoga Community Preschool
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Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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Telephone: (408) 868-1287
Basic Stats
| Total enrollment | 60 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 4:1 |
| Established | 1991 |
| Average tenure for teachers | 15 yrs. |
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| - Bachelors | 100% |
| - Masters | 100% |
| - Teaching credentials | 100% | - CPR | 100% |
| - First aid | 100% |
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Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.7) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Outside play equipment |
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Transportation
- Parents bring their children to and from school
Dropoff Procedure
- Teachers/director meet children at their cars and walk the children into the classroom
- Parents walk their child into the classroom
- 9:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child
Late Pickup Policy: This has not been a significant issue yet due to parents respect for the program.
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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) | 
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| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) | |
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| Library | |
| Playground |
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Accreditation, Membership & Awards
| Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children | No |
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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?
Families participating in the program are expected by the community to be part of the entire community, not focused entirely on their own family/children.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
This program prepares children for life. They learn how to resolve conflicts, how to speak up for what they believe in, how to share and play with peers, and be respectful to their teachers, and parents.
Parent #2
The director is phenomenal. She is the school. You don't have to worry about teacher turnover. She is awesome with ALL the kids - doesn't play favorites. Is firm, kind to them all, and helps those that need some extra 'instruction' in whatever they might need.
Parent #3
This is a developmental based preschool, not academic. In the 3 year old class, emphasis is on exploration with art, music, and play. In the 4 year old classroom, the children learn about letters and numbers in creative ways, not just sitting at a desk and tracing them. The children often participate in making their snacks, which are always healthy. The instructor knows each child well, and expresses openly with the parent any special needs or concerns that child may have. Parent participation is required, which allows there to be several adults in the classroom to help. The children have lots of supervision.
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