Summary

Contact Info

Always Daycare
1050 Las Pavadas Avenue
San Rafael , CA 94903
www.alwaysdaycare.com

Tel: (415) 722-4811

Director: Gayanne Fambrini
gayannefambrini@comcast.net

Admissions Director:
Gayanne Fambrini

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

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

Age cutoff for enrollment

6 months

School year

Year round program

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Marin Primary , Trinity School, St. Mark's

Survey Information

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

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

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

A multi-sensory developmental approach based on play and exploration giving each child the foundation to learn.

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

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	Yoga, Music and Gardening				n/a

Quality of Teaching

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

Home School Connection

Director's Comments

We provide communication with child's family via conferences, emails and home visits. We offer a multitude of resources for activities, educational support and family services

Separation

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Home visits by teachers
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Small group sessions

Director's and Parents' Comments

Director's Comments

We provide the child with the nurturing, security and safety to help with their separation anxiety.

Discipline, Health and Safety

Overview

Director's Description of Approach Toward Discipline

We believe in positive discipline.

Director's Response to a Sample Discipline Scenario

Description of how teachers handle the following scenario: Child A and Child B are good friends and usually play together. One day, Child A decides to play with Child C and tells Child B, 'I don't want to play with you today. I'm playing with Child C instead.'

I would ask Child B if they would like to check in with Child A about how they are feeling and in turn ask Child A to say how they are feeling. I would facilitate their expressions of anger, hurt and needing some space. I would explain to them both that they are still friends though they may not be playing together "today".

Food Allergies

- We do not allow certain foods in the classroom

Medications

- We keep their medication on hand at all times

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 6 months to 3 years	5		$1200/Month

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: Mandatory (after application is complete)

Child interview process: Required for all applicants

Parent interview process: Director-parent

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: Selective

Notification occurs: Rolling

Financial aid is not available.

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 6 months to enroll.

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Marin Primary , Trinity School, St. Mark's