Summary

Contact Info

Little Treasures Preschool
17304 Keswick St.
Northridge , CA 91325
www.littletreasurespreschool.com

Tel: (818) 776-1267

Director: Bethany Bauman

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: 3

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.0)

Classroom equipment and furniture

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
I can't say enough about this facility. Little Treasures is a day care facility and a preschool. They also offer after-school care. The tuition is incredibly reasonable. The owners are a mother-daughter team that can not be beat. They are the owners of LT and are more like Grandma and Auntie to my son.

My child has been going here for two years now (since he was two) and has been a part of the preschool program since he was three -there were days he didn't want to go outside with the "babies". He wanted to stay with the "big boys" (they were 4) and he joined them in their preschool studies. Our teacher raves about my son's success and I know she's a HUGE part of that. He loves going to school everyday.

I love when my son comes home dirty, with sand and paint, because I know he's been very active and exploring different ways of learning. They go on wonderful field trips and celebrate each holiday to it's fullest. For St. Patrick's day they are having green pancakes. They get to decorate them with sprinkles and cherries and yummy things like that and then they are going on a treasure hunt. Oh to be 4 again.

If you're looking for a wonderful place for your child to learn, play and explore, give Little Treasures a call today.

Parent #2
This school is excellent in helping the kids learn communications skills, appropriate social skills (e.g. sharing, turn taking, cleaning up after themselves, etc.) When the children do something they are not supposed to, rather than time outs, they have the child "right" what they have done wrong (clean up the mess or apologize and help the other child they've hurt) so they learn from their mistakes. The program is a nice mix of academics taught in a developmentally appropriate manner for preschoolers. All the parents I've met a so excited that they've found this little gem of a school.

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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Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.0)

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	-	-	-	-	-
Music	-	-	-	-	YES

Visual arts	-		-	-	-
Physical activity	-	-	-	-	YES

Other subjects taught					n/a

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Strong developmental approach with academics interspersed throughout.

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.8)

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

Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute

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 (4.6)

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

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy

General Parent Education

-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (4.3)

Parents:

- Hold social events at the school to build community

- Fundraise

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Go on field trips

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Receive newsletters

- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)

- Encourage play dates out of school

- Shares information on matter related to our children (e.g. babysitter lists, pediatricians, extracurriculuar classes, etc.)

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Pairs old parents with new parents

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
Bulletin Board

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (5.0)
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

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
This is a small family run school in which they give a great deal of individualized attention to the children. They have infants through 6. I always see the teachers interacting with the children throughout the day. They are also extremely attentive to their needs.

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.7)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Safety

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Screen and identify all visitors

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

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

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Application & Admissions

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Kindergarten Placement & Tips

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