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German-american Preschool/kindergarten
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(650) 324-8617
Summary
Contact Info
German-american Preschool/kindergarten
275 Elliott Drive
Menlo Park
, CA
94025
Tel:
(650) 324-8617
Parent Ratings
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| Handling of separation |
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed:
2
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Transportation and Drop-off Policies
Transportation
Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.8) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
This is without doubt the premier Pre-School in the region. Its location is a former elementary school and it is green and spacious. The pre-school is all play-based, with a fantastic staff. The playground/outdoor area is fantastic with animals to view, playground structures to play on, a giant water and earth area to do construction as well as many trikes and cars to ride over the race course. The activities focus on art and music and a lot of free play where kids decide which activity they want to participate in, after morning circle time, all home room sections are opened up and kids can play with each other or choose different activities offered by the different sections. The classrooms all have sofas and private play areas with wonderful play structures in the classroom. It is truly a children's paradise.
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
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Curriculum & Teaching Approach
Social Skills & Work Habits
| OVERALL RATING (4.2) |
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| Ability to listen and follow directions
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Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
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| Ability to be a part of a group of children |
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| Self-sufficiency and independence |
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| Awareness of others’ feelings |
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| Cooperation with other children |
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Curriculum and Teaching Approach
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (4.7) |
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| Full of energy and seemingly happy in job |
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| Patient and affectionate with children |
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| Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her |
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| Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior |
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| Provides feedback on what my child does during the day |
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| Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate |
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| Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses |
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| If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off |
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| Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute |
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| Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them |
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| Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn |
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| Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts |
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| Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children |
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Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The school is really a model preschool from the hours to the activities. The focus is heavy on art and music as well as playing together with themes every semester such as the environment, seasons, animals etc.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.8) |
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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
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Parents in classrooms early on
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Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Director's and Parents' Comments
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
This school is very parent-run, and parents are welcome always. They are also everpresent as helpers in the classrooms or playing and socializing in the playground with other parents. The school uses German exclusively on campus, but close to half of the parent population does not speak German and are there because of the excellence of the schoo.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0) |
Parents:
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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| Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children:
are handled extraordinarily well in a way that not only gives me confidence in the safety of my child but also reassures me that my child (and his/her peers) are learning the early skills needed to socialize effectively with one another
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Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The prices for preschool are very moderate and the preschool hours are from 0830-1345 hours, and you must pack a snack and a lunch for your child. They play outside everyday and have library visits, gynasium visits and field trips outside of the school.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (4.3) |
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| Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable |
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| Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided
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| Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly |
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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (4.3) |
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| Screen and identify all visitors
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| Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others |
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Ages, Schedule & Tuition
Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.
Application & Admissions
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Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Parents' Admission Tips
Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions
Parent #1
We were involved in the school activities prior to being admitted and our child attended summer school there prior to being admitted. The admissions process is mainly first come, first serve and can take as long as a year
