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Altadena, CA
Children's Country House
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neighborhood: West Altadena · Telephone: (626) 798-8083 · Website: www.pasadenachildcareprov...
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.3) | 
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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 are a small school and have one-on-one talks with parents daily. We post our monthly curriculum structure and activities that are planned. We have several open houses during the year. We meet with parents of 4-year-olds to assess readiness for Kindergarten.
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Director's Comments
We advise parents to be positive with their child. Parents may stay the first days if needed. Teachers are experienced and provide comfort and activities for the child.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The preschool is a play-based school, but there are definite learning goals in mind. An enriched environment enables the children to choose activities which will help them toward those goals. Regular conferences and reports and not scheduled, but the director is always available for discussion on progress of children or concerns of parents. The school also offers a kindergarten class with a lot of individualized attention.
Parent #2
the separation part was hard for me and my daughter but the teachers at the country house. They make your child feel like they are still at house.
Drop-in Policy
- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy
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Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.0) |
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Parents:
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- 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
Participate in school activities in which the children participate, e.g. a Thanksgiving luncheon, dance recitals.
Parent #2
I really dont see any of the other parents .
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Special Meetings
- Two or More Regular Conferences
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Or any other time that you need to speak with the teacher.
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