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Cupertino, CA
Making Friends Preschool

Five Stars

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

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Telephone: (408) 203-9954  · Website: www.makingfriendspreschool.com

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Making Friends Preschool
Pruneridge and Tantau (West of Lawrence Expressway)
Santa Clara, CA  95051

www.makingfriendspreschool.com

Tel: (408) 203-9954

Director: Clara Fliker
clarainusa@yahoo.com

Source: This information was provided by the director This information was provided by parents This information was compiled by Savvy Source

Parents: Rate This Preschool Parent Ratings

Quality of teaching
Four Stars
Development of social skills and work habits
Two and Half Star
Home-school connection
Four And Half Stars
Discipline
Three and Half Stars
Facilities
Three Stars
Health
Four Stars
Safety
Five Stars
Handling of separation
Three Stars

Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 1
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes

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General Approach to Learning

Checked Play-based with some structure

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School Philosophy and Mission

Whole child philosophy. We see the child as a growing individual in all aspects: intelectually, physically, emotionally and socially. We foster independence and inter-dependence. Play is the fundament...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Free time
Circle time
Snack
Small group activities
Outside time
Lunch
Rest time
Preparing to go home
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages From 2 years to
5 years
Days: 5 day(s) a week
8:30 am- 4 pm

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Key Statistics

Extended day No
School year Year round program
Age cutoff for enrollment2 years

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care


Tuition information given on the phone and in person
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Application Information

Applications accepted After a face-to-face meeting at the school
Deadline for applicationsRolling
Application Information $75
Acceptance criteria: Selective based on clear communication parent-director.

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Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

  • Cupertino District Schools
  • Bethel Lutheran Church
  • Saint Joseph
  • Regnart
  • Los Altos

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Nov
25
2009

It was a cold and soggy day at the Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo. Cold, that is, for March day here in Austin. Of all the sights to see, my son spent most of our visit at the petting zoo. He picked out his

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Nov
13
2009

Trace around your child's foot, with shoe on, on a piece of white construction paper or card stock. Have child cut out the shoe print and add a spooky face. Glue it to a popsicle stick and you have a ghost stick puppet!

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