Summary
Contact Info
Sinai Temple Nursery School
10400 Wilshire Boulevard
Westwood
, CA
90024
www.sinaitemple.org/temple/douglas_family.php
Tel:
(310) 481-3270
Fax:
(310) 474-6801
Parent Ratings
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| Development of social skills and work habits |
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| Home-school connection |
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| Parent community |
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| Discipline |
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| Facilities |
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| Health |
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| Safety |
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| Handling of separation |
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed:
10
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.6) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Classroom equipment and furniture |
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| Outside play equipment |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The director is the most organized, consistent and well-informed educator I've ever met. She demands promptness and excellence of her teachers as well as of us parents. She has a well-founded reason for each thing she does, like not letting us go in the room late for the first 15 minutes while the class does an opening circle time.
Parent #2
Fantastic school! up-to-date philosophy!
Parent #3
clearly an excellent school.
Parent #4
Wonderful, friendly environment where both parents and children can learn and grow.
Parent #5
The school is warm and inviting, the teachers are kind and understanding, it's an excellent school!
Parent #6
Warm giving environment.
Strong and bonded community.
Great educational curirculum
Parent #7
Wonderful School! Warm environment!
Parent #8
Current with all practice, caring, supportive environment where children thrive and parents are well cared for.
Parent #9
There is too much rigidity, they are trying to create Stepford children who can continue on to their elementary school. Forget about individuality at this school, all children must fit into ONE box. (As for as newness of the toys and building, you pay a tuition, a temple membership and they strong arm you into donating for every single toy that they ultimately have in their clasrooms.)Lastly, there is too few teachers/child, the teachers are either too young/green or too old, and can't give the child the guidance he/she needs.
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
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (4.0) |
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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 kids love music time, however it's restricted to once a week. There is no other time they play music or encourage learning more.
Parent #2
My children have always had warm, loving teachers. They are aware of early childhood practice and understand children.
Parent #3
The teachers are fantastic!
They are highly educated in early childhood, they are happy and positive while providing a safe, nurturing and developmental environment.
Parent #4
Professional and capable in every way!
Parent #5
I don't know how I can really judge them. But your questions were clear.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.7) |
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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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Director's and Parents' Comments
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
If you want your child to be confined to a small space, unloved, unsupported, forced into a rigid schedule and generally, judged, then this is the school for you.
Parent #2
The school worked very closely with me to establish a smooth transition
Parent #3
The director went to the class to check on my child...the teacher called and emailed me...
Parent #4
Separation was hard for us, but really not for our kids. And the director always gave heklpful answers to our expressed concerns.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.3) |
Parents:
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (4.5) |
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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
Handling discipline is non-existant. The school will call parents for the most insignificant reason. The staff doesn't want to be responsible for discipling or teaching, they leave it to the parents. If you argue, they strongly suggest you bring in a shadow (that you have to privately pay for) whom they ultimately use to assist the existing teachers in the classroom, all on your dime. As for the playground, there is not enough open space for children to run around. This is especially tough for the young boys.
Parent #2
Administration is concerned and caring.
Parent #3
The school works hard to stay on top of health and saftey issues
Parent #4
The school is bright and colorful, it looks clean and well cared for.
Parent #5
Everything always seems nic eand clean and things are put away.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (4.2) |
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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 (4.8) |
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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
Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.
Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Parents' Admission Tips
Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions
Parent #1
donated money.
Parent #2
Made sure that my educational philosophy matched the school's philosophy.
Parent #3
Tours every Friday with the director or others; meet the director, she's incredible. See the rooms and facilities. You have to join the temple to apply for admission.
