A B C Child Development

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Summary

Contact Info

A B C Child Development
204 North Monterey Street
Alhambra , CA  91801
www.abcchilddevelopment.org

Tel: (626) 284-7650

Key Statistics

Extended day No

Parent Ratings

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

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

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 (3.0) Three Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Three Stars

Facilities Include:

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

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (2.0) Two Stars
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Two Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Two Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Two Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Two 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 YES
Oral language - - - - n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - - - n/a
Storybook reading - - - Not formally part of the curriculum n/a
Emerging literacy skills - Free play with some structure - - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - - - Not formally part of the curriculum YES
Time & space Free play - - - YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world Free play - - - -
Music - Free play with some structure - - YES
Visual arts - - - Not formally part of the curriculum -
Physical activity Free play - - - YES
Other subjects taught n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (1.0) One Star
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job One Star
Patient and affectionate with children One Star
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior One Star
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day One Star
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate One Star
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses One Star

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.8) Four And Half 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 Four Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Five Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Five Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Five Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Small group sessions

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are not encouraged to drop-in

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (5.0) Five Stars

Parents:

- Fundraise

- Sit on the board of trustees

- Hold social events at the school to build community

- Fundraise

- Are required to make donations ourselves

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Go on field trips

- Schedule family field trips

- 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

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (1.2) One Star
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled poorly in a way that makes me concerned about the safety of my child

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
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Health

OVERALL RATING (3.0) Three Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Three Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Three Stars

Safety

OVERALL RATING (2.5) Two and Half Star
Screen and identify all visitors Two Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Three Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 3 years to
5 years
$0/Week
From 3 years to
5 years
$0/Week
From 3 years to
5 years
$0/Week
From 3 years to
5 years
$0/Week
From 3 years to
5 years
$0/Week
From 3 years to
5 years
$0/Week

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Application & Admissions



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



Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

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

Parents' Admission Tips

Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions

Parent #1
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