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Oakland, CA
Growing Circles Playschool
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neighborhood: Piedmont Avenue / Adams Point · Telephone: (510) 428-1344 · Website: http://www.growingcircles.com
Home-School Connection
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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 talk to parents on a daily basis about their child regarding their day, goals, progress, diet, and behavior. We also provide written materials for the parents to read about how they can help prepare their child for kindergarten, etc... . We will give advice if requested by the parent.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Small group sessions
- Parents in classroom early on
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
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Director's Comments
Every child is different, so we integrate each child on an individual basis. We always create a loving environment for the child and try to redirect the child's attention from separation to fun.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Parents can participate in various activities to enrich the students' school day. They are not encouraged to distract the students from the day. At the end of the day (5 - 5:30) parents can hang out with the kids in the yard.
General Parent Education
-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.0) |
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Parents:
- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)
- Encourage play dates out of school
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Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school
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