Summary
Contact Info
Cornerstone Preschool
5004 Lewis Road
Agoura Hills
, CA
91301
cornerstonepreschool.org
Tel:
(818) 991-5439
Fax:
(818) 991-4402
Director:
Effective 9/13/09 Melisa Giuffrida
Cornerstonekidz@aol.com
General Approach to Learning
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Play-based |
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Play-based with some structure |
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Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
Anytime |
| Deadline for applications |
Rolling |
Key Statistics
| Student/teacher ratio |
9:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
2 years and 9 months |
| School year |
Year round program |
| Summer Program |
07/2008 - 08/2008 |
Kindergarten Placement
Parent Ratings
| Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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| Home-school connection |
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed:
1
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
The phiolosophy behind Cornerstone was built on the premise that Early Childhood Education should be a healthy balance between developmental and academic readiness. Creative learning, hands on age appropriate materials support children intitated activites and teacher-led activities. This school was founded by an Early Childhood Educator with over 18 years expereince and a mom who wanted the best for her own child and the community.
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Our core 1/2 day program is from 9-12:30. Children are greeted with a morning activity and a time to transition into school. Circle time follows in all classrooms and age appropriate learning and materials support various age groups. Outside playtime follows and then a morning snack. Our Art-Ademics learning time is when letters, numbers, concepts, science, cooking, library, music etc. all take place and again each program supports the curriculum for each age level. Another outside time follows and then lunch. Dismissal at 12:30 takes place after lunch time and for those continuing their day a quiet rest time/activity time is given. Our extended day program allows for pick up anytime up until 6:00 pm. There is an Extended Day Schedule that supports children having a longer day but this is NOT A DAYCARE! Come see for yourself!
Quality of Teaching
Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching
Individualized Teaching
Description of how teachers work with children who are
"behind," "excelling" or "different" from the majority of students
By keeping the teacher/child ratio well below state mandated requirements, teachers have the opportunity to work with children in very small groups and one on one.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.0) |
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| Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year |
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Director's Comments
Communication between school and home is most important. I have realized over the years that the Owner, not a school's "director" which is really a label, is the most valuable administrator within a school family.
The owner/founder etc. is the glue to keeping families happy and comfortable. When visiting a school ask yourself, Who owns this school? A
franchise? A Corporation etc?
Cornerstone Preschool holds two parent teacher conferences per year and when necessary will schedule other conferences. Telephone communication between family and home is important as well. We also have a Parent's Association which allows for parents to participate in their child's education here at the school. A Room Parent Program, Community Programs and school events are all a part of us building a sense of Community within our school.
Separation
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Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
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Director's and Parents' Comments
Director's Comments
We want the transition from home to school to be a healthy one. Each child is unique and therefore each seperation is unique. NEVER does a child sit and cry. We may call the parents back so that the transition time is less and less. We may ask a parent to wait a few minutes before heading out after drop off. We encourage our families to call us during the day to check in when morning drop off poses challenges for them or their little ones.
Drop-in Policy
- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy
Discipline, Health and Safety
Overview
Director's Description of Approach Toward Discipline
We NEVER use "time-out." When necessary and children need to move their energy, they may step away from the group acitivity until they can re-join. In very rare incidences, does a child need to visit the office.
Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
It was beautiful and that is all she could talk about what about substance, education, enrichment?
Food Allergies
Medications
Ages, Schedule & Tuition
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages |
Class Size |
Days |
Tuition |
From
2 years
to
5 years
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18 |
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$0/Week |
Extended Care
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Notes
Our two year old program has a 1:7 teacher/child ratio with no more than 14 children on any given day.
Our other classrooms have a 1:9 teacher/child ratio with no more than 18 children on any given day.
Calendar Year
School Year
Summer Program
