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Oakland, CA
Smiles Preschool
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neighborhood: Montclair / Piedmont Pines · Telephone: (510) 339-9660
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.9) | 
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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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Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.0) |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Smiles is a large school with two sites, the home site is where my child attended and it feels much more like a family day care since it's in a home. The school is on the large side and therefore somewhat rule oriented to keep the kids organized and to avoid chaos. The director is very approachable, she is almost always at her desk and answers the phone frequently making communication very easy.
Parent #2
Smiles has provided a wonderful environment for both my children. The staff is attentive to my child's development and experience, and proactive and open to ensuring a good home-school connection.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (2.6) |
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Parents:
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Receive newsletters
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
No parent community.
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Voice Mail
- Special Meetings
- Two or More Regular Conferences
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school
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