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Alameda, CA
ABC Preschool
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Telephone: (510) 521-6488
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.8) | 
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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
Open house & parent-teacher meetings.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.7) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Extra staff dedicated to handle seperation
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Director's Comments
They give lots of encouragement to the parents & they call the parents once the child has calmed down. They offer to hold the child for comfort. They talk to the child and reassure him/her that mommy/daddy will be back. And if need be the child can hold the teachers hand for the whole day.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
ABC Preschool is a family friendly school with warm and loving teachers. Although the school may not provide 'formal' parent-teacher conferences, you may approach the teachers anytime and discuss issues regarding your child's development. Also, they will let you know if other services are need for your child i.e. Speech/Language program and will give special attention to help your child at school. At the end of the school year, parents are given a folder/book full of your child's project and a certificate of excellence in i.e. potty training, getting along with friends, etc. This is given during 'graduation' day.
Parent #2
I find it is very disruptive for parents to come in and out during their daily schedule.
Parent #3
We've never needed additional attention focused on any 'separation process' at the beginning of a school year.
Parent #4
The teacher turnover here is very low. The teachers/staff are very nurturing and attentive.
General Parent Education
-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (2.2) |
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Parents:
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Go on field trips
- Encourage play dates out of school
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
We are in the process of creating an online group for all parents.
Parent #2
Mostly just bday parties really
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Voice Mail
- Special Meetings
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The teacher/director makes herself available when her time is requested.
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