Futureland Montessori School

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Summary

Contact Info

Futureland Montessori School
6221 Lincoln Avenue
Buena Park , CA  90620
www.futurelandmontessori.com

Tel: (714) 821-7800

Director: Director Ms. Mali Munaweera.

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. One Star
Development of social skills and work habits One Star
Home-school connection Four Stars
Discipline One Star
Facilities Three Stars
Health Two and Half Star
Safety Four Stars
Handling of separation Five Stars

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Private bus service available


Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.0) Three Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Three Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Three Stars

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)
Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)
Music room
Art room
Library Check
Playground Check

Parents' Comments
Parent #1
not enough supervision

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"As educators and nurturers of young children, the development of each child's potential is based on warm, loving environment and a genuine concern for the emerging personality. Through play and hands-on experiences each child will learn about him or herself, their society and his or her world.

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Excerpted from the preschool's website



Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

"6:00 a.m - 9:00 a.m Arrival of children(breakfast time) Greeting. Health inspection on arrival. Individual attention, quiet activities like table games, puzzles and toys or free play. Division of age groups for daily program of activities.
9:00 a.m - 9:30 a.m Hand washing; Snack time.
9:30 a.m - 11:15 a.m Learning activities - Developmental activities- Language/math

honics/writing skills. Sensorial development. Creative activities- blocks, play dough, practical life exercises, finger paint, easel painting, clay modeling, drawing, cutting & pasting or music activities and computer skills.
11:15 a.m - 11:45 a.m Outdoor activities - slides, active games, tricycles, water and sand play.
11:45 a.m - 12:45 p.m Lunch time.
1:00 p.m -2:30 p.m Quiet time/ reading / listening to music / nap time.
3:00 p.m - 3:20 p.m Snack time.
3:30 p.m - 4:45 p.m Group time - Sharing, science or math projects, social studies, music, story telling, reading.
4:45 p.m - 6:00 p.m Outdoor play. Parents pick up children.
We offer private lessons in ballet, tap dancing and music.
"
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (1.0) One Star
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions One Star
Ability to be a part of a group of children One Star
Self-sufficiency and independence One Star

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
they would always be watching tv

Quality of Teaching

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
they yell at the kids

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.0) Four Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Three Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars

Drop-in Policy

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

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (1.2) One Star
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled poorly in a way that makes me concerned about the safety of my child

Health

OVERALL RATING (2.5) Two and Half Star
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Three Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Two Stars

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.0) Four Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Four Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Four Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 1 years 6 months to
5 years
$0/Year

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

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
do not bring your kid to future land

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