A Special Place - Turlock

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  • Telephone: (209) 667-0322

Summary

Contact Info

A Special Place - Turlock
2490 N Walnut
Turlock , CA  95380
Tel: (209) 667-0322

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. One Star
Quality of teaching Two Stars
Development of social skills and work habits One Star
Home-school connection Three Stars
Parent community One Star
Discipline One Star
Facilities One Star
Health One and Half Star
Safety Two and Half Star
Handling of separation One Star

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 (1.0) One Star
Building, bathrooms, hallway One Star
Classroom equipment and furniture One Star

Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The teachers are very unprofessional.

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

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Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (1.0) One Star
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions One Star
Ability to be a part of a group of children One Star
Self-sufficiency and independence One Star

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Free Play Free Play Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure
Language -
Oral language - - - Not formally part of the curriculum n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - - Not formally part of the curriculum n/a
Storybook reading - - - Not formally part of the curriculum n/a
Emerging literacy skills - - - Not formally part of the curriculum n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - YES
Time & space - - - Not formally part of the curriculum YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world - - - Not formally part of the curriculum -
Music - - - Not formally part of the curriculum -
Visual arts - - - Not formally part of the curriculum -
Physical activity - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - YES
Other subjects taught n/a
Parents' Comments

Parent #1
they need a best curriculum. It doesn't teacher the children what they need to know for school.

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (2.0) Two Stars
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job Two Stars
Patient and affectionate with children Two Stars
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior Two Stars
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day Two Stars
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate Two Stars
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses Two Stars
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off Two Stars
Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them Two Stars
Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn Two Stars
Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts Two Stars
Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children Two Stars

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
the teachers were constantly on the cell phone while they were supposed to be watching the children. they had so many accidents because of this and the play equipment being very unsafe and broken most of the time.

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.0) Three Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Three Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Three Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Three Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Three Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Three Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Three Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (1.0) One Star

Director's and Parents' Comments

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
there is no home school communication.

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are not encouraged to drop-in

General Parent Education

-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes

-This preschool does not connect parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (1.0) One Star

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (1.2) One Star
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled poorly in a way that makes me concerned about the safety of my child

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
the outside play equipment is very old and unsafe. The indoors play equipment is very dirty and many are broken. I don't think it was ever cleaned when my children were there.

Health

OVERALL RATING (1.5) One and Half Star
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Two Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided One Star

Safety

OVERALL RATING (2.5) Two and Half Star
Screen and identify all visitors Two Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Three Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition



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Application & Admissions



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Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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