Summary
Contact Info
Au P'tit Monde
1227 39th Avenue
San Francisco
, CA
94122
www.auptitmonde.com
Tel:
(415) 374-1876
Fax:
(415) 742-0130
Director:
Salima Goltser
info@auptitmonde.com
Admissions Director:
Salima Goltser
General Approach to Learning
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| Play-based with some structure |
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Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school |
| Deadline for applications |
Rolling |
Key Statistics
| Student/teacher ratio |
4:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
2 years |
| School year |
Year round program |
Parent Ratings
| Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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| Quality of teaching |
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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
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Basic Stats
| Student/teacher ratio |
4:1
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% of teachers with:
| - Teaching credentials |
25%
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Transportation and Drop-off Policies
Transportation
Dropoff Procedure
Features of the Preschool
| Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program |
No
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| Affiliated with a religious institution |
No
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| Some experience serving children with special needs |
No
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Accreditation, Membership & Awards
| Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children |
No
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Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.9) |
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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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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) |
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| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) |
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| Music room |
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| Art room |
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| Library |
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Playground
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Au Ptit Monde has built a trusting caring environment for children. A very supportive community.
Parent #2
This is an excellent school with a caring staff. The director is wonderful with the children and treats them as if they were her own. Her approach to learning is both educational and fun. My son enjoys going and always has a lot to say about what he did in school.
Parent #3
APM is a wonderful French immersion program - the kids learn so much, but don't even realize it since they're having so much fun! The school is play-based and encourages creativity and learning through art projects, dance class, circle-time, and much more. The teachers are fantastic - very patient and loving toward the kids. There are also fun opportunities for the parents to get to know each other and it has become quite a network with the parent community. We feel so privileged to be able to send our kids to APM!
Parent #4
The teachers are very friendly and loving, and my child has always been happy and content at pick-up time. The activities seem very creative and age appropriate, with care given to each child's level of development. The kids get lots ot outdoors time and also have the choice of whether to play indoors or outdoors. The food is home-cooked, of good variety and an emphasis on fruits & veggies. It always smells like something good is cooking when we arrive.
We've never had any issues with other children or with our child in terms of behavior. Our child is as good in French as in English (we speak both languages at home). We've been very happy with our experience here.
Parent #5
This day care is actually really like a school.
The children are really well taken care of and they learn so much every day. My son loves going to day care and i would recommend "Au p'tit monde" to anyone who wants the best for their children.
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
AU P’TIT MONDE provides a stimulating and fun French immersion education where children are able to understand and experience many different cultures. .
The children at APM come from many different cultures and backgrounds. Through stories, songs and games children learn to understand and express themselves in French. More than half of our children come from families where little or no French is spoken.
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Children’s activities change every thirty minutes. This variety keeps the children active and motivated throughout the whole day. A typical daily schedule would include art, dance, math, flashcards, lesson sheets and music.
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (5.0) |
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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
Since our child is just turned 2, we haven't gotten that into formal curriculum.
Parent #2
We are not a French speaking household and my child is reluctant to share his day with us. We love the daily updates the teachers give...we might not know how well his new language is developing without them.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.4) |
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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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Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Small group sessions
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Parents in classroom early on
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Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
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Director's and Parents' Comments
Director's Comments
We give lots of encouragement to the parents & we call the parents once the child has calmed down. We offer to hold the child for comfort. We talk to the child and reassure him/her that mommy/daddy will be back.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
While our get-togethers are informal, all parents participate in holiday pot lucks and other get togethers.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0) |
Parents:
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (4.8) |
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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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Overview
Director's Description of Approach Toward Discipline
Discipline will be based on the individual needs and development of each child. The goal is to teach each child responsibility and appropriate behavior.
Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
n/a
Parent #2
I am very impressed with the way discipline is handled at APM. In fact, I just commented yesterday to one of the teachers (after I observed her discipline another child) that I could learn a thing or two from her! She got down at the child's level and calmly told him that behavior was not acceptable and the consequences if he did it again (time-out), which he didn't. She did it so effectively - firm, but not intimidating. Just like what Super-Nanny teaches on TV! :-)
Parent #3
The facility is run professionally and is very clean.
Parent #4
This is a school for young children, therefore the equipment and toys show wear and tear, but are in overall good condition.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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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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Food Allergies
Medications
Safety
| OVERALL RATING (4.9) |
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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
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages |
Class Size |
Days |
Tuition |
From
2 years
to
5 years
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$450/Week |
Extended Care
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Notes
Parents may opt to enroll their child in the1-day, 2-day, 3-day, 4-day or 5-day program.
Calendar Year
School Year
Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Parents' Admission Tips
Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions
Parent #1
no
Parent #2
no
