Mullins Daycare Of Pleasanton

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Summary

Contact Info

Mullins Daycare Of Pleasanton
3809 Yosemite Court North
Pleasanton , CA  94588
www.pleasanton-daycare-childcare.com/

Tel: (925) 462-9606

Director: Nancy Mullins
nancy@pleasanton-daycare-childcare.com

General Approach to Learning

Check Mark Play-based
Check Mark Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia

Application Information

Applications accepted While child is in utero, upon birth, after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school
Wait list No
Deadline for applications Rolling

Key Statistics

Total enrollment 6
Student/teacher ratio 6:1
School year Year round program

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Five Stars
Discipline Five Stars
Facilities Five Stars
Health Five Stars
Safety Five Stars

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment 6
Student/teacher ratio 6:1
Established 1980

% of teachers with:

- CPR 1%
- First aid 1%

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

- Located close to public transportation


Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- 6:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year No
Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program No
Affiliated with a religious institution No
Some experience serving children with special needs No

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children No

Other Memberships

Licensed Childcare Facility

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Five Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Five Stars

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached) Check
Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) Check
Music room
Art room
Library
Playground Check

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

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Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

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

Quality of Teaching



Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.



Home School Connection



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Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Parents' Opinions
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

Overview


Director's Description of Approach Toward Discipline


Time outs

Health

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Five Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Five Stars

Food Allergies

- We keep special snacks for allergic children

Medications

- We keep their medication on hand at all times

Safety

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Five Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Five Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 1 months to
5 years
6 $225/Week

Calendar Year

School Year

Year round program

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: While child is in utero, upon birth, after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school

There is no wait list for upcoming school year.

Parent visits tours are: Recommended

Child interview process: None

Parent interview process: Admissions Director-parent

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis  

Notification occurs: Immediately;Rolling

Financial aid is not available.

Age/Child Requirements

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips



Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.



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