Little Village Preschool

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  • Telephone: (510) 528-4401

Summary

Contact Info

Little Village Preschool
919 Talbot Avenue
Albany , CA  94706
Tel: (510) 528-4401

Director: .

Parent Ratings

Quality of teaching Four And Half Stars
Development of social skills and work habits Five Stars
Home-school connection Three Stars
Parent community Three Stars
Discipline Five Stars
Facilities Three and Half Stars
Health Five Stars
Safety Five Stars
Handling of separation Five Stars

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.7) Three and Half Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Four Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Three Stars
Outside play equipment Four 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 (5.0) Five Stars
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Five Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Five Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Five Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Five Stars
Awareness of others’ feelings Five Stars
Cooperation with other children Five 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 - Free play with some structure - - 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 Free play - - - YES
Time & space Free play - - - YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world Free play - - - -
Music - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - -
Visual arts - Free play with some structure - - -
Physical activity - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - YES
Other subjects taught n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.6) Four And Half Stars
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job Four And Half Stars
Patient and affectionate with children Five Stars
Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her Four And Half Stars
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior Four Stars
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day Four Stars
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate Four And Half 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

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.2) Three Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Three Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Three Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Four Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Three Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
- 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 not conduct parent education classes

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

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (3.0) Three Stars

Parents:

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Go on field trips

- Shares information on matter related to our children (e.g. babysitter lists, pediatricians, extracurriculuar classes, etc.)

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Email

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

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
Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly 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



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Application & Admissions



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Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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