Children's Discovery Center

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  • Telephone: (951) 688-8021

Summary

Contact Info

Children's Discovery Center
9265 Audrey Street
Riverside , CA  92503
Tel: (951) 688-8021

Parent Ratings

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

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  2

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.8) Three and Half Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Three and Half Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Four Stars
Outside play equipment Four Stars

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 (4.4) Four Stars
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Three Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Five Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Four Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Four And Half 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 - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - -
Time & space - - - - -
Sci. reasoning/physical world - - - - -
Music - - - - -
Visual arts - - - - -
Physical activity - - - - -
Other subjects taught n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.0) Four Stars
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job Four Stars
Patient and affectionate with children Four Stars
Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her Four Stars
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior Four And Half Stars
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day Four Stars
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate Four Stars
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses Three and Half Stars
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off Four And Half Stars
Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute Four Stars
Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them Three Stars
Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn Four Stars
Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts Four Stars
Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children Four Stars

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.2) Three Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Two and Half Star
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Three Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Three Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Three Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Three and Half Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Four Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (2.0) Two Stars

General Parent Education

-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (2.0) Two Stars

Parents:

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Volunteer in the classroom

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (3.8) Three and Half Stars
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled well in a way that gives me confidence in the safety of my child

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.5) Four And Half Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Four And Half Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Five Stars
Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly Four Stars

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.5) Four And Half Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Five Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Four Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition



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Application & Admissions



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Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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