Go Kids Inc.

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Summary

Contact Info

Go Kids Inc.
120 West Beach Street
Watsonville , CA  95076
www.gokids.org/pages/index1.htm

Tel: (831) 728-5907

Director:
ViadelMar@gokids.org

Key Statistics

Student/teacher ratio 8:1
Extended day No

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Five Stars
Quality of teaching Five Stars
Home-school connection Four And Half Stars
Parent community Four Stars
Discipline Five Stars
Facilities Five Stars
Health Five Stars
Safety Five Stars
Handling of separation Two Stars

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Student/teacher ratio 8:1

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Five Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Five Stars

Facilities Include:

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

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"Our philosophy is based on the Developmentally Appropriate Practices model developed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
While respecting the parents role as primary caregiver, teaching staff and providers work closely with parents to educate and support learning through play. We believe children learn through experiences that are fun, stimulating, and challenging. Children are provided meaningful opportunities to prepare them for school. Examples include large and small group sizes, and cooperative and individual experiences."
Excerpted from the preschool's website



Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

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Curriculum & Teaching Approach

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 - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Storybook reading - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Emerging literacy skills - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - -
Time & space - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - -
Sci. reasoning/physical world - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - -
Music - - - - -
Visual arts - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - -
Physical activity - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - -
Other subjects taught n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (5.0) Five Stars
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job Five Stars
Patient and affectionate with children Five Stars
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior Five Stars
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day Five Stars
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate Five Stars
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses Five Stars
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off Five Stars
Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children Five Stars

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.8) Four And Half Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Four Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Five Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Five Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Five Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (2.0) Two Stars
Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Parents in classrooms early on

Drop-in Policy

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

General Parent Education

-This preschool does conduct parent education classes

-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) Four Stars

Parents:

- Fundraise

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Go on field trips

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Receive newsletters

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Email

- Special Meetings

- Two or More Regular Conferences

- Drop-Off

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled extraordinarily well in a way that not only gives me confidence in the safety of my child but also reassures me that my child (and his/her peers) are learning the early skills needed to socialize effectively with one another

Health

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Five Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Five Stars

Safety

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Five Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Five Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 2 months to
5 years
$0/Week

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Application & Admissions



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Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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