Summary

Contact Info

Growing Light Montessori School Of Moraga
1450 Moraga Road
Moraga , CA 94556
Tel: (925) 377-0407

Parent Ratings

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

Development of social skills and work habits

Home-school connection

Parent community

Discipline

Facilities

Health

Safety

Handling of separation

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed: 1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.0)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Playground

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
The school is well lit, clean and has beautiful materials. Most of the staff seem friendly, kind and well educated. A weakness would be that the school is a one-room school house with barriors for walls so the sound from one room is heard in all of them.

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

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.5)

This school has increased my child's:

Ability to listen and follow directions

Ability to sit still for longer periods of time

Ability to be a part of a group of children

Self-sufficiency and independence

Curriculum and Teaching Approach


Language					YES
Oral language	-	-		-	n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs	-	-		-	n/a
Storybook reading	-	-		-	n/a
Emerging literacy skills	-	-		-	n/a

Cognitive Development					n/a
Math and number sense	-	-		-	YES
Time & space	-	-		-	YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-	-	-	-	-
Music	-	-		-	YES

Visual arts	-	-		-	-
Physical activity	-	-		-	YES

Other subjects taught					n/a

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Although, while my child was in the Toddler Classroom the children appeared able to explore the various different aspects of the curriculum which were laid out on the shelves with apparent self direction the curriculum in the preschool appears more teacher directed.

Quality of Teaching

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
My child loved the Head Teacher in the Toddler Classroom and spoke of her often. When she walks through the room I see him often waving and calling her name. I see this of other children as well. My child seems to enjoy the Preschool teachers. One teacher in this classroom appears a little reserved while another is more outgoing and even a bit pushy. My child has stated that she is "afraid" of one of the teachers in the classroom.

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.8)

Conducts an open house at start of school year

Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year

Conducts regular parent teacher conferences

Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year

Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year

Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools

Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.0)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Small group sessions

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy

General Parent Education

-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0)

Parents:

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Go on field trips

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Receive newsletters

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Voice Mail

- Email

- Special Meetings

- Two or More Regular Conferences

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (3.8)
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled well in a way that gives me confidence in the safety of my child

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
I have noticed that children seem to come in sick often. I have also observed that teachers also come in coughing, sneezing and appearing ill. I've questioned the illness policy as it does not appear to be adhered to by anyone.

Health

OVERALL RATING (3.5)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Safety

OVERALL RATING (3.0)

Screen and identify all visitors

Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.

Application & Admissions

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.