Emmaus Lutheran Church & School - Preschool

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Contact Info

Emmaus Lutheran Church & School - Preschool
840 South Almansor Street
Alhambra , CA  91801
teacherweb.com/CA/EmmausLutheranSchool/Church/h0.stm

Tel: (626) 289-3664

Director: Ms. Nancy E. Swanlund : Principal
info@emmauslutheranchurch.org

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment 3 years
Extended day Yes

Parent Ratings

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

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  2

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.2) Three Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Three and Half Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Three Stars
Outside play equipment Three Stars

Parents' Comments
Parent #1
My daughter currently attends this preschool and we are very unhappy with the treatment of not only my child but of the others as well. They are not nurturing at all. My daughter doesn't have the confidence she used to, in the P3 class, she is now lacking self confidence. They are a developmental preschool which is great but I don't feel the Teachers are suited to be Preschool teachers.

Parent #2
I made an appointment to have a tour with the preschool director at 1pm. In order to get in I called her after I arrived. She told me wait at where I was and she would get me around 5 minutes. For some reason, I waited outside for more than half hour, and I called two times also to find out what happened, but nobody got me. So I found the preschool area by myself. Another teacher told me the director was with another parent and asked me continue to wait. I felt so aukward. Finally, 40 minutes later, I met with the director after she finished meeting with that parent. Unfortunately, I didn't get any explanation for what happend, and an apologize at all. I felt angery and strange. And I didn't feel any respect from them.

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 (3.5) Three and Half 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
Three Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Four Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Four 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 - - - - -
Time & space - - - - -
Sci. reasoning/physical world - - - - -
Music - - - - -
Visual arts - - - - -
Physical activity - - - - -
Other subjects taught n/a
Parents' Comments

Parent #1
"children are taught to count to30 or 31 depending on the calendar"

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (3.4) Three Stars
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job Three and Half Stars
Patient and affectionate with children Three and Half Stars
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior Four Stars
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day Three and Half Stars
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate Three Stars
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses Three Stars
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off Five Stars
Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute Three Stars
Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them Two and Half Star
Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn Three Stars
Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts Two and Half Star
Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children Three and Half Stars

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
This teacher is very unaffectionate.

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.4) Three Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Five Stars
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 Three Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (1.0) One Star

General Parent Education

-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (2.0) Two Stars

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Phone Calls

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (1.9) One and Half Star
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are mostly handled in a competent way, though there have been a few exceptions that from time to time have made me worried about the safety of my child

Health

OVERALL RATING (3.7) Three and Half Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Four Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Four Stars
Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly Three Stars

Safety

OVERALL RATING (2.5) Two and Half Star
Screen and identify all visitors Three Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Two Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 3 years to
5 years
$0/Week

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

"Emmaus offers this service beginning at 7 a.m. and closing at 6:30 p.m. on school days, minimum days, and vacation days (though not on holidays). "
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Application & Admissions

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 3 years to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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