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La Crescenta, CA
Robbin's Nest Preschool & Kindergarten
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Telephone: (818) 248-7324 · Website: www.robbinsnestpreschool.com
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Director's Comments
We have an open door policy and encourage open communication with our parents. Parents can call or visit anytime during the day to find out how their child is doing. Every year the parents are given a copy of their child's progress report. Parent Conferences are scheduled to discuss further the progress report or emerging concerns that the teacher or parent may have.
A folder goes home with the child everyday containing their art work or maybe some "homefun" activity to help reinforce what they are learning at school. The teachers write a daily note (for the younger kids) to give the parents an idea how their child's day was --- during outside time, circle time, lunch time, nap time, toileting time, etc. Depending on the parents' needs, we invite specialists (pediatric nurse, speech therapists, marriage and family counselor, etc.) for a "Q and A". We have a parent communication board for networking and for posting information on community activities, babysittting services, etc.
Separation
Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
- Parents in classroom early on
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
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Director's Comments
We give the parents a "Survival Kit" during the first day, as a reminder that it is usually harder on them to separate from their child. The child senses their anxiety and reflects this in their behavior. When the parent is reassured, the separation is usually painless. We encourage pre-entry visits, just to hang-out and be familiar with the environment and the routine. Shortened schedules are also encouraged for children who have a harder time separating. The child can bring a comfort toy or anything that will remind him/her of mom/dad (a picture or a personal item). We remind the parents to be consistent, to keep their promise and to say "goodbye" instead of sneaking out. The adjustment period usually takes two weeks, so we remind the parents to be patient.
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