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Redondo Beach, CA
Riviera PlaySchool preschool and kindergarten
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Telephone: (310) 408-5616 · Website: www.RivieraPlaySchool.com
Home-School Connection
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| Conducts an open house at start of school year |
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| Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year |
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| Conducts regular parent teacher conferences |
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| Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year |
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| Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year |
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| Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools |
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Separation
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
- Parents in classrooms early on
- Small group sessions
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Director's Comments
We have an open observation policy that extends beyond the expected. We are a preschool for attachment parents. Many parents choose to stay periodically, for thier own benefit -- to observe and learn the techniques we use. And they are very welcome. We consider the relationshi between parents and our school as a team, where both sides need to be working in concert.
Drop-in Policy
- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy
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General Parent Education
-This preschool does conduct parent education classes
-This preschool does connect parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.5) |
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Parents:
- 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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Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Voice Mail
- Special Meetings
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
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Parents' Comments
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