Summary

Contact Info

Merry Moppet Preschool
2200 Carlmont Drive
Belmont , CA 94002
www.belmontoaksacademy.com

Tel: (650) 593-6175
Fax: (650) 593-7937

Director: Barbara Hooper , Preschool Director
director@merrymoppetpreschool.com

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

A visit to the campus for a school tour or open house is encouraged. children must be 2 years 3 months to start in september. all students entering the preschool must be potty trained.

Wait list

Yes

Key Statistics

Total enrollment

155

Age cutoff for enrollment

2 years and 3 months

Extended day

Yes

School year

Year round program

Survey Information

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment

155

Established

1948

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year

Yes

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

Yes

Affiliated with a religious institution

No

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

"It is the philosophy of our school that learning is a lifelong process and we recognize that the best education takes place in a warm, accepting, yet challenging environment. It is our goal to prepare a well-rounded student intellectually, socially, physically as well as emotionally. It is also our goal to instill a lifelong love of learning. It is our belief that the development of independent thinking is compatible with self-discipline, self-esteem, consideration and respect.
All of the school's goals, objectives and policies are directed toward recognizing each student's uniqueness and developing each child's full potential."
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

7:30-9:00 am Inside free play
9:00-9:20 am Circle Time (calendar, jobs, roll)
9:20-9:45 am 1st Group
9:45- 10:15 am Storytime
10:15-11:00 am Recess
11:00-11:25 am 2nd Group
11:25- 11:50 am 3rd Group
11:50-12:00 pm Wash for lunch & sing song
12:00-12:30 pm Lunch
12:30-1:00 pm Recess & Bathroom
1:00-3:00 pm Quiet music & nap
3:00-3:45 pm Wake up & snack
3:45- 4:30 pm Project and/or recess
4:30-4:45 pm Wash up & story
4:45-5:25 pm get ready to go home
5:30 pm Pick up time

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	-	-	-	-

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

Other subjects taught	Social Studies			n/a

Quality of Teaching

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

Home School Connection

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

Discipline, Health and Safety

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

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 2 years 3 months to 4 years	18		$995/Month

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

Merry Moppet Preschool offers an extended day program from 7:00 am - 5:30 pm. A nutritious hot lunch is prepared on-site daily.

Calendar Year

School Year

Year round program

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: A visit to the campus for a school tour or open house is encouraged. children must be 2 years 3 months to start in september. all students entering the preschool must be potty trained.

There is a wait list for upcoming school year.

Parent visits tours are: Recommended

Application fee: $100

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

Notification occurs: Rolling

Financial aid is not available.

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years and 3 months to enroll.

Child must be potty trained to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

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