Summary

Contact Info

Carden West School
4576 Willow Rd
Pleasanton , CA 94588
www.cardenwest.org

Tel: (925) 463-6060
Fax: (925) 463-6066

Application Information

Applications accepted

Prospective parents/guardians are encouraged to visit our school to see our exciting and enriching program for the toddler program children must be 18 months old. for the 2 year-old program, all children must be two years old by december 1, 2007 for the 3-year-old program, all children must be three years old by december 1, 2007. all children must be fully potty trained. for the pre-k program, all children must be four years old by december 1, 2007. all children must be fully potty trained. an appointment will be made to interview and assess children entering the 3-year-old program and the pre-kindergarten program. carden west school internal forms • state licensing forms: o identification and emergency information o child's preadmission health history o consent for emergency treatment form o personal rights form o physician's report o parent's rights • birth certificate • immunization record

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment

1 years and 6 months

Extended day

Yes

Parent Ratings

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

Home-school connection

Parent community

Discipline

Facilities

Health

Safety

Handling of separation

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 (5.0)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Playground

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"Carden West School fosters academic, ethical and social values, developing tomorrow's leaders today. The curriculum is based on the California Standards and is customized to individual strengths and learning styles. At Carden West, every student experiences success every day in a nurturing, family-like environment.
Carden West School was originally founded by Annamarie and Norman Zimmerman in 1963 in Southern California. Carden West is based on the teachings of Mae Carden, who believed in the concept of the "whole child". This philosophy emphasizes high academic standards along with high standards for pro-social behavior, thereby nurturing creativity, personal responsibility, and emotional well-being
"
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

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	-	-		-	-

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

Other subjects taught					n/a

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)

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:
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation

Drop-in Policy

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

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0)

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Two or More Regular Conferences

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

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

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.0)

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

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 3 years to --			$9950/Year
From 3 years to 5 years			$9950/Year
From 1 years 6 months to 3 years			$9300/Year
From 1 years 6 months to 3 years			$14500/Year
From 3 years to --			$6300/Year

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

"Extended care operates from 7:00 am to 8:10 am and from school dismissal until 6 pm. A "drop-in" service is also available if space permits
Before (AM) and After (PM) School Care on a Daily Basis is available at an additional cost to be
billed as nine installments beginning September 1, 2007 and ending May 1, 2008. These plans do
not include care on holidays and school breaks.
AM EXTENDED CARE - $25 Per morning by reservation only. 24 hour advance notice required.
PM EXTENDED CARE - (End of class to 6 pm) $3,500.00/year
PM EXTENDED CARE DROP-IN (with prior authorization and when space permits) is available as
follows:
Hourly PM rate $10.00 per hour billed to the half hour
Flat PM rate (End of class any time up to 6 pm) $25.00 PER DAY"
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: Prospective parents/guardians are encouraged to visit our school to see our exciting and enriching program for the toddler program children must be 18 months old. for the 2 year-old program, all children must be two years old by december 1, 2007 for the 3-year-old program, all children must be three years old by december 1, 2007. all children must be fully potty trained. for the pre-k program, all children must be four years old by december 1, 2007. all children must be fully potty trained. an appointment will be made to interview and assess children entering the 3-year-old program and the pre-kindergarten program. carden west school internal forms • state licensing forms: o identification and emergency information o child's preadmission health history o consent for emergency treatment form o personal rights form o physician's report o parent's rights • birth certificate • immunization record

Application fee: $375.00

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: Classroom space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Children may enroll during the school year, permitting available space. Each potential student will be assessed to ensure that the student meets the school's academic and social standards. Carden West School admits student of any race, color, creed, national origin, religion, or gender to all the rights,privlidges, programs, and activities accorded or made avaliable to it's students, and does not discriminate on the basis or race, color, creed, national origin, religion, or gender in administration of it's educational policies and procedures

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 1 years and 6 months to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

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