Summary
Contact Info
First Years Preschool
1010 Amoroso
Venice
, CA
90291
Tel:
(310) 399-3120
Director:
Margaret Grundstein
fyvenice@aol.com
Parent Ratings
| Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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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:
5
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Accreditation, Membership & Awards
| Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children |
Yes
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Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.5) |
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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
Not bad. It's philosophy seems confused. Lots of inconsistencies. Staff seem to be working hard for the most part but too many directors, mostly uninvolved in the reality of the classroom, are letting the school down.
Parent #2
Some of the teachers are harsh with the children and do not have a patient, loving attitude. I would not recommend this preschool for any child with a disability-this school tends to focus on and magnify the child's weaknesses and also tends to label children inappropriately.
Parent #3
Great parent support through parent meetings led by Director; teachers seem sensitive to each child's' needs. I had a problem with one of the teachers being not as warm as I'd like with the children on several occasions while I was in the room during transition.
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: (3.8) |
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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
Teachers seem exhausted.
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (4.1) |
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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 toys are shabby and dirty.
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 (3.9) |
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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.
