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Alameda, CA
Fuzzy Caterpillar Preschool
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Telephone: (510) 769-1724 · Website: www.fuzzycaterpillarpreschool.com
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.2) | 
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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
Daily communication between teachers/parents at drop off and pick up time, a posted summary of the days events called "What We Did Today", a monthly calendar outlining upcoming events and activities, flyers/notices in cubbies and in some cases parent/teacher meetings or annual summary of child's progress. An open house for pre-k parents just before the start of the "school year".
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
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Director's Comments
Pre-entry meetings with parents at school and abbreviated schedule at start of school year.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Written outline of the day's activity was at the sign out area along with past agendas. Pre-K homework sent every week with activities for parents to do with the kids as well as printouts. Class list of childrens' names, birthdates, parents' names and phone numbers were provided for parent's who wanted to participate.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0) |
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Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Phone Calls
- Special Meetings
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school
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