Summary
Contact Info
Centro Armonia Spanish Immersion Preschool
531 w Rincon ave
Campbell
, CA
95008
www.armoniapreschool.com
Tel:
(408) 866-2585
Director:
Claudia Hernandez
Parent Ratings
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed:
3
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Transportation and Drop-off Policies
Transportation
Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.7) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
My 2 daughters have attended Centro Armonia beginning with the 2.5 yrs old group and continued through to the Kinder/1st grade program. We are very pleased with the curriculum, teachers and administration. Both my daughters have thrived here. My oldest is now in 2nd grade at our neighborhood school. She was well prepared for elementary school. This program has also provided a community for our family and both my kids and I have made close friends who we hang out with outside of school. The teachers have dealt with each of my children's uniqueness in great ways. My oldest is rambunctious and my youngest is shy. The teachers are committed to each child being successful (at least they have been with my kids). There is much thought that goes into planning the curriculum, field trips, and unique annual community activities (Dia de Los Muertos, Mother's Day and Father's Day). These are a few of the points that make this a special program....plus its all in Spanish! I feel the school is reasonably priced based on the quality of preschool education plus the enrichment of the Spanish language immersion.
Parent #2
I have only good things to say about the school. The teachers are loving and nurturing. They are passionate about teaching young children and do an outstanding job of teaching Spanish, social skill and academics. The teachers are native Spanish speakers which was a requirement for me. The school exceeded my expectations with regard to meeting my daughters specific needs (she was very shy) and helped her easily integrated into the program. If you are looking for a bilingual/immersion program I highly recommend this one.
Parent #3
The staff is kind and have a big heart, but.......
The school has has a problem with teacher turnover. New staff every school year.
The teachers are mainly educated in their Native Latin American countries and don't know how to handle classroom behavior and role model "Positive Discipline".
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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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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| 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 is mainly a language school and does not focus on development, especially in the 2 1/2 year class.
Parent #2
Teachers are all native Spanish speakers with college educations. Were warm & friendly. They exude a passion for teaching. They are CPR and first aide trained and trained in Positive Discipline methods.
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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Director's and Parents' Comments
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
some children are only English speakers and having the teacherd speak only in spanish can be hard on the children
Parent #2
I communicated with the teachers and administration via email, phone and occassionally face to face and received prompt resolution to any issues I brought up
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.7) |
Parents:
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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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
Need more outside equipment.... balls bikes , activites
Parent #2
The classrooms are bright with lots of natural lighting. Classrooms are generally neat and uncluttered.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (4.8) |
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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 (5.0) |
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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
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Application & Admissions
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Kindergarten Placement & Tips
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