Summary

Contact Info

lalaland daycare
2232 glyndon ave.
Venice , CA 90291
Tel: (310) 397-7000

Director: lisa mcdaniel
lalalanddaycare@gmail.com

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Application Information

Applications accepted

After a face-to-face meeting at the school, interview with parent and child

Wait list

No

Deadline for applications

Rolling

Key Statistics

Total enrollment

10

Student/teacher ratio

6:2

Extended day

No

School year

Year round program

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Coer D'Alene elem., Walgrove, First Luthern, Wildwood, Temple

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

Quality of teaching

Development of social skills and work habits

Home-school connection

Parent community

Discipline

Facilities

Health

Safety

Handling of separation

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed: 5

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment

10

Student/teacher ratio

6:2

Established

1993

% of teachers with:

- Bachelors

50%

- Teaching credentials

75%

- CPR

100%

- First aid

100%

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- 8:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Late Pickup Policy: 1.00$ per minute after hours.

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	Yes
• mild autistic child i will accept. I have a daughter with LD She is 14 yrs old. I have always had a heart to work with a mild LD child. I work in sensory and OT .

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children

No

Other Accreditations

lic. daycare of calif.

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.2)

Classroom equipment and furniture

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

lots of wonderful yard space

Playground

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

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.2)

This school has increased my child's:

Ability to listen and follow directions

Ability to sit still for longer periods of time

Ability to be a part of a group of children

Self-sufficiency and independence

Curriculum and Teaching Approach


Language				YES
Oral language	-	-	-	n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs	-		-	n/a
Storybook reading	-		-	n/a
Emerging literacy skills	-		-	n/a

Cognitive Development				n/a
Math and number sense	-	-	-	YES
Time & space	-		-	YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-		-	YES
Music	-	-	-	YES

Visual arts	-	-	-	YES
Physical activity		-	-	YES

Other subjects taught				n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (5.0)

Full of energy and seemingly happy in job

Patient and affectionate with children

Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior

Provides feedback on what my child does during the day

Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate

Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses

If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off

Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them

Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn

Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts

Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.0)

Conducts an open house at start of school year

Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year

Conducts regular parent teacher conferences

Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year

Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year

Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools

Separation

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
- Parents in classroom early on

Director's and Parents' Comments

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
many questions weren't answered above because I felt they didn't apply to the kind of daycare is offered. LALA offers children a place
to be a kid. There's tons of creative play, art projects, story time,
nature walks, etc. It's a magical place!

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0)

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Voice Mail

- Email

- Special Meetings

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Communicates everyday how my child did

Parent #2
Not applicable, we can see her anytime

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (3.2)
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

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.3)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Food Allergies

- We ask parents to provide child-safe snacks for their allergic child

Medications

- We call parents when the child needs medication

- signed consent form by parent and/or doctor

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.5)

Screen and identify all visitors

Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 1 years 4 months to 3 years	8		$700/Month

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

We offer a once a month date nite 5:30-10:30p.m.
first Saturday of the month, 35.00$ for the evening
includes dinner, arts and crafts,sing and play a short educ. film. and lots of fun

Calendar Year

School Year

Year round program

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: After a face-to-face meeting at the school, interview with parent and child

There is no wait list for upcoming school year.

Parent visits tours are: Recommended

Child interview process: Required for all applicants and takes the form of director-child

Parent interview process: Director-parent

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $75.00

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: A happy match with child and group

Notification occurs: Rolling

Parents must submit deposit within the following timeframe of receiving notification of acceptance: 1 week

Financial aid is not available.

Age/Child Requirements

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Coer D'Alene elem., Walgrove, First Luthern, Wildwood, Temple