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Berkeley, CA
Benvenue Children's Home Preschool

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

Review this preschool

neighborhood: Elmwood ·  Telephone: (510) 540-6550

• Summary
• General Info
• 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 (4.5)
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 (4.0)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:

- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation

- Parents in classrooms early on

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Parents' Comments

Parent #1
The teachers who have been running the school and raising 7 of their own kids between them, are incredible teachers who care and love all of the children. They know how to prepare kids for later school and for life. They create a school in which all the kids like each other, play together (without clicks) respect each other and themselves. Not to mentioned the HUGE amount of cultural learning and celebrations, dance and cooking that take place EVERY week! I feel that this school has help shape my two daughter for life and have helped set them on a path of compassion, a love of learning, and confidence!

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are encouraged to drop-in during specific times

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General Parent Education

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (5.0)

Parents:

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Go on field trips

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Receive newsletters

- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)

- 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
Parents get together quite a bit socially. There is a very healthy, strong community among parents. Parents also plan lot of play dates amongst kids for more bonding and fun!

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
You can approach teachers at any time to talk about your child. They are extremely open to questions and concerns.