Summary

Contact Info

Brush Creek Nursery School
4657 Badger Road
Santa Rosa , CA 95409
www.brushcreekschool.org/

Tel: (707) 539-1612

Director:
info@brushcreekschool.org

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment

2 years and 9 months

Extended day

Yes

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: 1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Established

1970

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children

Yes

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

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
A warm, loving environment with teachers who have been on staff for decades. That kind of experience and continuity is crucial for a superior preschool setting. My daughter is thrilled when it is a "school day". I know her transition into kindergarten will be smooth, and she has already started a hopefully lifelong love of learning. We love this school, and I could not recommend it more!

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"Brush Creek Nursery School's program is based on a child's need for both order and freedom of expression. We try to help each child discover inner strengths as he or she develops confidence in solving problems independently of adults.
It is the goal of Brush Creek's qualified staff to prepare children not just for kindergarten, but for life in a world that needs caring, resourceful people.
There is an emphasis on being part of a larger group and being sensitive to the needs of others. We encourage children to know and express their feelings in ways that get positive responses from others.
Our preschool is designed to provide an environment where the children can learn by doing. We strive to provide a large variety of situations in which children can experiment, gain confidence and learn. "
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

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

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
While play based, they set in in a structured stetting that gets the child used to the rigors of school. This allows for free choice and structured activities throughout the day.

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (5.0)

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 (4.7)

Conducts an open house at start of school year

Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year

Conducts regular parent teacher conferences

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

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (5.0)

Parents:

- 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

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Receive newsletters

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

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

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Email

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Parent observation days

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
Large playground area, a bike yard, and a smaller play structure area outside. Setting is natural with a garden, playhouses, sand area, climbing structure, and swing. Lots of room to run and play.

Health

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.5)

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 2 years 9 months to 5 years		Tue 8:00am - 4:00pm Thu 8:00am - 4:00pm	$215/Month
From 2 years 9 months to 5 years		Mon 8:00am - 4:00pm Wed 8:00am - 4:00pm Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm	$285/Month

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

"Before school care is available from 8:00am to 9:00am daily.
Afternoon classes begin at 1pm and end at 4pmAn extended care program is also available where children can bring their lunch and stay from 12:00 noon until 4:30pm (or part of that time)."
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Application & Admissions

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: Diversity

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years and 9 months to enroll.

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
Get on the wait list early! Call office for the dates.