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San Francisco, CA
Ladybug Preschool
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neighborhood: Cow Hollow · Telephone: (415) 776-5054 · Website: www.ladybugchildcare.com
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.6) | 
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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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Director's Comments
We check in with parents daily with verbal reports. We also make ourselves available for additional communication in person.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.4) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Director's Comments
1. We encourage children to tour school w/ parent before they start. 2. Encourage parents to talk about the school, teachers, etc. for at least 1 week prior to first day. 3. Encourage parents to leave w/ a big smile to cue child that all is well. 4. We give check-in calls to parents during the morning if requested.
Generally, because we are small schools with a "home-away-from-home" feel we find that children usually transition in surprisingly smoothly. It is often more difficult for the parents than the children.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
My son is only 2 years old and started Ladybug Too in March 2006 so we have not had a full year experience so I cannot comment on some of the yearly procedures etc...
Parent #2
There is not a preshcool seperation process that I am aware of. This school is not set up currently to be this formal as far as having a seperation process, end of year summary on child, planning for new school year (also, this school is year-round except for a couple of weeks off in July and holidays), etc. Although, if asked, my experience has been that this school is flexible and open to such requests. Also, it is important to note that when I chose this school for my son, there were many practical and postive factors. Close to home, familiarity of this school, good word from other neighbors. Mainly, I wanted a social outlet for my child and this was a great start.
Parent #3
Our daughter has been enrolled at LadyBugs since she was 4 1/2 months of age. The director and the entire staff provide a warm, nuturing and loving environment that has allowed our daughter to grow into an independent, verbal and confident little girl.
Parent #4
The teachers give daily reports when I pick up my son. They let me know exactly what the children did during the day and what my son liked/did not like. These talks are enormously beneficial and one of the features I most enjoy about the school.
Parent #5
Lady Bug Too is for 2 year olds and so not all questions are fair example teacher meetings parents have meetings before school starts etc.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (2.1) |
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Parents:
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Make donations, but not required; network in the community about this preschool
Parent #2
Annual family picnic
Parent #3
Any parent community is generally formed outside of school. Although, I have received information, when asked inside school, about babysitters.
Parent #4
No organized parent community
Parent #5
Does not apply
Parent #6
Not applicable
Parent #7
Annual picnic
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Voice Mail
- Special Meetings
- Two or More Regular Conferences
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Yvonne Hove, the Director is very interactive with the parents and gives daily feedback on your child.
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