Cornerstone Preschool - San Jose, CA

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Contact Info

Cornerstone Preschool
6601 Camden Avenue
San Jose, CA  95120
www.cornerstoneshcc.com


Tel: (408) 268-7595
Fax: (408) 414-3092

Director: Deborah Paselk
deborahp@southhills.cc

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General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Check Mark Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia
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Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Four And Half Stars
Quality of teaching Four And Half Stars
Development of social skills and work habits Four Stars
Home-school connection Three and Half Stars
Discipline Four And Half Stars
Facilities Four And Half Stars
Health Four And Half Stars
Safety Four And Half Stars
Handling of separation Five Stars
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Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  11

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

School Philosophy and Mission

We believe every child is unique and deserves unconditional love, and acceptance. Through our enriched preschool curriculum, we encourage development of a healthy self-concept, appropriate social int...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Upon arrival (9:00 am) the child will choose a cubby and put their name tag on it. They will hang up their coats/sweaters and go directly to a skills practice activity. This activity will take approx...
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Application Information

Applications accepted Six months prior to start of term.
Wait list Yes
Deadline for applications Rolling
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Key Statistics

Total enrollment 180
Student/teacher ratio 8:1
Age cutoff for enrollment 2 years and 9 months
Extended day Yes

School year

08/2008 - 06/2009

Summer Program

06/2008 - 08/2008

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Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Simonds, Challenger, Holy Spirit, Noddin, Williams, Valley Christian, Graystone, Almaden Country School, Los Alamitos

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes


22 students per classroom with two teachers and one teacher aide. 8-1 ratio this applies to all age groups.
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Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages: From 2 years 9 months to --
Days: Mon 9:00am - 12:30pm
Wed 9:00am - 12:30pm
Fri 9:00am - 12:30pm
Tuition: $365/Month
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Additional Application Information

Application fee: $100.00

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

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