Summary
Contact Info
Bright Horizons at 2nd street
303-2md street suite 250 2nd floor south tower
San Francisco
, CA
94107
Tel:
(415) 495-2500
Fax:
(415) 495-2507
Director:
Veronica Ufoegbune
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:
6
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.8) |
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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
Strengths: Teachers.
Weaknesses: Lack of enrichment classes (only get music- and that is only 2x/month during "school year." nothing in the summer).
Parent #2
Bright Horizons at 2nd Street has been open for a little over a year (at the time of this review), but it has been a wonderful experience for my children. The staff works hard to make this a happy place for the kids. Though it's still rough around the edges in terms of not having a strong parent community yet and the original director leaving, my kids haven't suffered and look forward to going to BH every day.
Parent #3
My son only attended 2nd Street for 6 months. He immediately bonded with his teacher, which made him very excited to attend. He learned a great deal while there - preliminary math, how to tell the date and time, etc.
Parent #4
Brand new facilities, fabulous director, teachers seem content and supported.
Parent #5
The campus is new, clean and well maintained. Corporate run, so there are standards and accountability, unlike some sketchy home-based daycares I have toured. Each classroom is tailored for different age groups, and there is a small play area outside. The teachers are incredibly nurturing and fun - the school is play based, and my child has blossomed creatively and in language skills over the past six months! Drawbacks would be the small outdoor play area and lack of playground equipment, and the campus' location between the Bay Bridge freeway onramps - makes it incredibly difficult to reach during rush hour.
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: (4.1) |
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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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| 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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Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The school went through some growing pains at the start with teachers cycling in and out. The good news is that the director listened to parent concerns and all the "bad seeds", if you will, are now gone. The current teachers are now established and are fabulous!
Parent #2
My daughter is not in pre-school, just daycare at BH.
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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Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Being new, the facilities and grounds are sparkling clean and new. I rated the outdoor play equipment as "good condition" only because there isn't really much equipment out there, ie no jungle gym like Bright Horizons in Laurel Village.
Parent #2
very small outdoor area, needs more toys/bikes/ jungle gym
Health
| OVERALL RATING (4.5) |
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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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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (4.2) |
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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
Get on the waiting list early - this is SF after all. And keep in touch with the director to let him/her know of your desire to attend this school.
