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Westwood, CA
Westwood Presbyterian Church Preschool

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

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Telephone: (310) 474-2889  · Website: www.westwoodpres.org/preschool.htm

• Summary
• General Info
• School Philosophy
  & Day-in-the-Life
• Curriculum &
  Teaching Approach
• Quality of
  Teaching
• Home/School
  Connection
• Discipline,
  Health & Safety
• Ages, Schedule
  & Tuition
• Application &
  Admissions
• Kindergarten
  Placement&Tips

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.4)
Conducts an open house at start of school year
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools

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Separation

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:

- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school

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Director's Comments

Each child is considered individually. Some need the parent to stay a little longer, others are ready to say good-bye on arrival. The teachers will make a plan with the parents if a child seems to be having trouble with separation.

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
The Director at WPCP knows that families are busy so I appreciate that there are no required social events, or volunteer opportunities. It is made clear that parents are welcomed in the classroom. The social network is casual but the families at this school are wonderful.

Parent #2
In early October, we had a scheduled 'getting to know you' conference with one of the two teachers in the classroom. You are welcome to volunteer in the classroom, but for working parents, it is not 'pushed.' It is as often as you like if you want (i.e. - read a story to the class at 10 am, cook with the class, or art project with the class). I started my child at a different preschool in the area and transferred him to Westwood Pres. in his second year. The transition was VERY easy for us - - - and the school couldn't be better. The school is developmental - - not structural. The school scheduled meetings with me several times in the year to discuss issues with my child (speech and physical). It was presented so well, with both teachers and the Director of the school present. In addition, compared to our previous preschool, it was presented the best way it possibly could have been.

Parent #3
We filled out a very detailed 5 page questionnaire before the start of school. Clearly, the staff had read my child's information. In the first year of preschool, the parents were not encouraged to volunteer in the classroom. In the second year, the parents come in and do cooking activities and other cultural activities.

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0)

Parents:

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Receive newsletters

- Encourage play dates out of school

- Shares information on matter related to our children (e.g. babysitter lists, pediatricians, extracurriculuar classes, etc.)

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Parents' Comments

Parent #1
The level of involvement is completely up to the individual parents. If you are looking for social situations with other parents at the school, you will meet other parents at drop-off and pick-up (and through your child asking for play-dates).

Modes of Communication Between School and Home