A+Learning Academy Inc.

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Summary

Contact Info

A+Learning Academy Inc.
Oakland , CA
www.AplusLearningAcademy.com

Tel: (510) 834-0925
Fax: (510) 834-3466

Director: Aisha Sabry
apluscontacts@gmail.com

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Five Stars
Development of social skills and work habits Five Stars
Home-school connection Four Stars
Parent community Four Stars
Discipline Five Stars
Facilities Five Stars
Health Five Stars
Safety Four And Half Stars
Handling of separation Five Stars

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  2

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Facilities

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

Parents' Comments
Parent #1
I loved the school, all of the teachers and the wonderful families of the children who attended this school. It is the best school I have ever come across and miss it dearly, unfortunately, I couldn't bring the school with me when Me and my daughter relocated. The teachers are like family and they treated my daughter with love and repect. The personal development aspect of the school is particularly unique. My daughter still speaks of her friends. They also pay close atten. to cleaniness, unlike many school, I was aloways impressed.

Parent #2
The teachers are very empathetic, energetic and create a wonderful family environment for each child. The food is organic. The site is very clean. They provide exposure to multiple languages and offer the children a wide variety of activities. They often have the children create projects to bring home which are always a great surprise.

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 (5.0) Five Stars
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Five Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Five Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Five Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Five Stars
Awareness of others’ feelings Five Stars
Cooperation with other children Five Stars

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Free Play Free Play Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure
Language -
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 - Free play with some structure - - -
Time & space - Free play with some structure - - -
Sci. reasoning/physical world - Free play with some structure - - -
Music - Free play with some structure - - -
Visual arts - - - - -
Physical activity - Free play with some structure - - -
Other subjects taught n/a
Parents' Comments

Parent #1
The school has a schedule of activities throughout the day for both the infant and toddler room. The toddlers participate in yoga, arts and crafts, and time in the play ground. The infants are exposed to words and sounds through flash cards and posters. The structure is not rigid and encourages choices and free play while assisting in preparing children for transitions.

Parent #2
perfect balance of allowing children to learn in there own way with the right amount of instruction

Quality of Teaching



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



Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.3) Four Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Three Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Five Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Three Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Five Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars

Director's and Parents' Comments

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
The school staff is very accommodating. They provide daily notes indicating your child's behavior and progress. There is an open door policy and all of the other parents are very friendly.

Parent #2
Parents can come by any but during nap time, for obvious reasons

General Parent Education

-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0) Four Stars

Parents:

- Encourage play dates out of school


Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Pairs old parents with new parents

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Voice Mail

- Email

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

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

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
The staff is very involved with each child and create a home away from home atmosphere.

Parent #2
Wonderful school

Health

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

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.8) Four And Half Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Four And Half Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Five Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition



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Application & Admissions



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Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

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Parents' Admission Tips

Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions

Parent #1
There is a waiting list currently. We happened to enroll when the site had transitioned to a new location and there was space available for my daughter.

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