Summary
Contact Info
Kindercare Learning Centers
730 San Ramon Valley Blv
Danville
, CA
94526
kindercare.com
Tel:
(925) 552-9825
Parent Ratings
| Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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| Quality of teaching |
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| Development of social skills and work habits |
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| Home-school connection |
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| Parent community |
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| Discipline |
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| Facilities |
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| Health |
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| Safety |
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| Handling of separation |
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed:
2
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Transportation and Drop-off Policies
Transportation
Features of the Preschool
Accreditation, Membership & Awards
| Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children |
Yes
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Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (2.7) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Classroom equipment and furniture |
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| Outside play equipment |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Strenghts- Curriculum, caring environment, clean, teachers are really nice, higer educated teachers, ratios in the two's room is consistently low, I am consistently informed about my child's day.
Weaknesses- Very expensive, but totally worth it. Located in the back of a parking lot, so you have to battle a little pedestrian traffic at times to get to the school.
Parent #2
Weaknesses: staff turnover (4 teachers in less than 1 year for the Bears class); staff is unaware of children's allergies; staff doesn't pay attention & children are injured - no incident report provided (child has bruises and scars though); staff can not control classroom (child has teeth marks down the back without an incident report); poor care - multiple children in younger classrooms with diaper rashes and very heavy diapers at day end pickup.
Strengths: the previous teachers were excellent, but have all left.
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
"We Promise
...to honor your role as a parent and to partner with you in the care and development of your child.
...you will feel completely confident and reassured when you leave your child with us.
...you will know that we value your child as a unique individual to be nurtured, protected, and respected at all times.
...you will know that committed, dedicated educators are caring for your child.
...you will watch your child develop a love of learning and a rich imagination.
...you will see your child develop strong bonds with our teachers and other children.
...you will share in the joy of your child's experiences in our center through regular communication.
...you will be treated as an important member of our family.
...you can expect us to listen carefully and respond quickly to any questions or concerns.
...you will know that it is our privilege to serve your family."
Excerpted from Preschools Website
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (3.6) |
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| Full of energy and seemingly happy in job |
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| Patient and affectionate with children |
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| Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her |
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| Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior |
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| Provides feedback on what my child does during the day |
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| Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate |
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| Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses |
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| If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off |
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| Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them |
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| Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn |
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| Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts |
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| Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children |
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Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
One teacher is the worst of all the teachers so far this year. The previous 3 were much better teachers for reading and math, more attentive to the students and more communicative with the parents.
Parent #2
All of the infant, toddler, and two's teachers I have contact with are absolutely amazing. They have such a calmness and ability to handle what can be a very stressful situation.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.7) |
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| Conducts an open house at start of school year |
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| Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year |
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| Conducts regular parent teacher conferences |
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| Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year |
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| Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year |
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| Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools |
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Director's and Parents' Comments
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The home-school connection is mainly done in person with teacher-parent contact and also through newsletters and notes.
Drop-in Policy
- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (2.5) |
Parents:
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (3.1) |
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| 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
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Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The school's staff in terms of skills, knowledge and caring have deteriorated rapidly in the past year.
Parent #2
Always clean; the teachers value a clean classroom.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (2.7) |
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| Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable |
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| Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided
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| Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly |
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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (2.8) |
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| Screen and identify all visitors
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| Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others |
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Application & Admissions
Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.
Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.
