San Francisco, CA
Wind in the Willows Early Learning Center

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.3)
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job
Patient and affectionate with children
Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off
Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute
Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them
Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn
Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts
Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children

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Parents' Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parent #1
It is amazing how insightful the teachers are at WITW. They are able to evaluate each child's personality, strength, and weakness. They always manage to guide and encourage the children in such a nurturing way that allows them to learn and develop better social skills.

Parent #2
All the teachers are very calm and clearly enjoy their work. They are enthusiastic, but do not encourage rough play. They value and respect children and their individuality.

Parent #3
A dedicated staff with low turnover -- some teachers have been at the school for 20 years.

Parent #4
The two older teachers have been at the school a long time and have excellent skills and really know how to encourage and look after the children. Unfortunately, under new management it is as if they have been told to step back and not get involved. Children go up and down the stairs with no supervision, no one checks to see if they have a jacket on or if their shoes are tied or if they have eaten any lunch or snack. In fact, only a few kids are allowed snack at a time, if a student turns up at the wrong time they are turned away. Teachers mainly seem tired and uninterested.

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