Summary

Contact Info

First Step Nursery School And Child Development Center Inc.
6104 Fallbrook Avenue
Woodland Hills , CA 91367
www.montessoricenters.net

Tel: (818) 887-1045

Director:
to: info@montessoricenters.net

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment

1 years and 6 months

Extended day

No

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

Quality of teaching

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

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.3)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

Outside play equipment

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Playground

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
this school use to be called first step and now they change there name to Adventure planet and it is great i wish they could have 2nd to 5th grade so i would'nt have to worry about where my children will have to go i love the staff so much my childern's teacher our wonderful the commuication is great i would let every body know that this is the school that your child should come to with out adoubt.

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"At MONTESSORI CENTERS, we strive to work in partnership with the family to promote the healthy, optimal development of each child. We believe that parents play the most important role in their child's life.
We provide a safe and healthy learning environment for children that encourages independent exploration and experimentation within a variety of stimulating learning centers. As Child Care Professionals, we seek to provide a warm, safe and healthy environment for all children in our care.
It is our goal to assist parents in the process of raising independent responsible children.

"
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

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
its great at this school I'm so happy

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (5.0)

Full of energy and seemingly happy in job

Patient and affectionate with children

Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her

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

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.8)

Conducts an open house at start of school year

Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year

Conducts regular parent teacher conferences

Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year

Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year

Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools

Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.0)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
- Parents in classrooms early on
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Small group sessions

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy

General Parent Education

-This preschool does connect parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0)

Parents:

- Fundraise

- Are required to make donations ourselves

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Receive newsletters

- Encourage play dates out of school

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Special Meetings

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (3.8)
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

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
part time can be any four hours thats great for us bussy parents

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.7)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

Safety

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

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 1 years 6 months to 6 years			$0/Week

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Application & Admissions

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 1 years and 6 months to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

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