Great Beginnings Preschool

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  • Telephone: (805) 239-4441

Summary

Contact Info

Great Beginnings Preschool
1450 Golden Hill Road
Paso Robles , CA  93446
Tel: (805) 239-4441

Parent Ratings

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

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  3

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.8) Three and Half Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Four Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Three and Half Stars

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 (4.0) Four Stars
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Four Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Four 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

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 (3.9) Three and Half Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Two Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Four Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Three and Half Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Four 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 (2.5) Two and Half Star

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (3.5) Three and Half Stars

Parents:

- Volunteer in the classroom

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Two or More Regular Conferences

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (3.8) Three and Half 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 (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



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Application & Admissions



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Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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