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San Jose, CA
Alphabet Soup Preschool
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neighborhood: West San Jose · Telephone: (408) 253-6660
Basic Stats
| Total enrollment | 34 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 8:1 |
| Established | 1980 |
| Average tenure for teachers | 5 yrs. |
| % of teachers with: | |
| - Bachelors | 75% |
| - Teaching credentials | 25% | - CPR | 100% |
| - First aid | 100% |
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Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.0) |
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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
- 8:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child
Late Pickup Policy: Parent is called. When necessary late fees are charged
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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) | 
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| 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 | No |
Other Memberships
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PACE; NAYCE |
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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?
When you look at a school, notice the teachers. Are teachers having as much fun as the children? They should be! Love of learning begins with them!
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Alphabet Soup is a GREAT preschool! The teachers are very nurturing and kind hearted.
It is a small school and low stress. There isn't academic pressure to perform or any mandatory fundraising obligations.
The only downfall is the parking lot. It is very small and gets congested quickly.
Overall, we are highly satisfied with Alphabet Soup... our daughter loves going to school every morning and is happy when I pick her up.
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