Summary
Contact Info
Miss Jodi's Learning Garden
13112 Newport Avenue
Tustin
, CA
92780
www.missjodislearninggarden.com
Tel:
(714) 734-0222
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
2 months |
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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| 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:
7
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.2) |
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| Classroom equipment and furniture |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Miss Jodi is very enthusiastic and her joy for teaching this age group is evident. She provides a learning atmosphere that is complemented by art projects, activities, and songs that support the academic curriculum. The children are having fun and learning at the same time. We especially enjoy the field trips she plans that coincide with the academic theme for the month. The co-op aspect of the program is especially appealing. Parents are required to volunteer in the classroom once a month which allow us the opportunity to learn more about our child's curriculum as well as observe their learning environment.
Parent #2
very academic and fun at the same time!! love it!!!
Parent #3
Miss Jodi has a great learning environment. They are the perfect balance between discipline and fun. My daughter LOVES it.
Parent #4
This is a great school! Miss Jodi and her team are warm caring people that are great with kids. I am constantly amazed at the subject matter that is taught...everything from art to the solar system to the body and bugs!! My son is exposed to such a wide range of topics!!
Parent #5
miss jodi does an amazing job presenting information on a level that encourages learning.
Parent #6
Sending my son to Miss Jodi's Learning Garden was the best decision I have made for my son to date. In the 3 years that we attended preschool and pre-kindergarten at the Tustin Learning Garden, Miss Jodi introduced my son to so many academic themes, and each one was his "favorite". Miss Jodi is the most energetic, captivating teacher I have ever seen in action, and I have to admit, that even I learned things on my helper days in her class.
The facility is bright and cheerful, immaculately clean and always decorated with her student's artwork. My son took such pride in showing me his pictures, and it made him feel like the classroom belonged to him!
Most importantly, Miss Jodi has made my son a lover of school and learning in general. I can't count the number of times he says something so smart, and follows it with.."Miss Jodi taught me that!" I will never be able to thank her enough for giving my son the best head start to his education he could have ever had!
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
"Miss Jodi's Learning Garden strives to offer parents and children the very best in an introduction to learning. I feel that children are natural learners who can learn so much through structured play in a clean, supportive, exciting environment with caring instructors who love what they do!
SPROUTS: As early as 6 weeks old, our Parent and Child program helps babies by stimulating them with music and movement, language and textures, as well as giving parents a place to learn how to use play to help baby learn!
BUDS AND BLOSSOMS: Our Parent and Child classes for toddlers challenges toddlers with developmentally appropriate activities that foster large and fine motor skills while giving them a chance to learn socialization skills as well.
READY, SET...GROW!: Always maintaining a 6:1 ratio, our well trained, caring staff guides the class through free play activities and structured ones while helping them learn socialization skills."
Excerpted from the preschool's website
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
"6 WEEKS TO WALKING AGE:
PARENT DISCUSSION TIME ...time to share ideas and tips....time to learn the latest information for new parents...time to brag and share special stories!
CIRCLE TIME with plenty of songs designed to stimulate baby and teach parents new ways to play! Music and movement, puppets, bells, baby massage and more!
BUBBLES ...tons of them, perfect for strengthening eye tracking and eye hand coordination and just plain fun!
GYMNASTICS simple tumbling, front and back somersaults, rolling, swinging etc...
PARACHUTE PLAY ...on our huge parachute...Sing the good-bye song...a perfect end to a perfect class.
TODDLERS TO 18 MONTHS:
TIME TO EXPLORE our \"garden\" of brand new toys, games, climbing and swinging equipment, dress up clothes, computer center and library...a perfect place to start socialization skills!
CIRCLE TIME with plenty of songs for music and movement. Music sticks, puppets, stories, games, dancing, felt board, finger plays and more.
BUBBLES tons of them... perfect for popping
GYMNASTICS reinforce gross motor skills with our balance beams, trapeze bar, rings, swings, tumbling, obstacle course.
PARACHUTE PLAY on our huge parachute...Sing the good-bye song and get special stamps...a perfect end to a perfect class!
18 MONTHS TO 3 YEARS:
TIME TO EXPLORE our \"garden\" of brand new toys, games, climbing and swinging equipment, dress up clothes, computer center and library...a perfect place to start socialization skills!
CIRCLE TIME with plenty of songs for music and movement. Music sticks, puppets, stories, games, dancing, felt board, finger plays and more.
STORY TIME enjoy felt board stories, great books and puppets to help us learn colors, shapes, letters, numbers, counting and develop cognative skills.
BUBBLES tons of them... perfect for popping
GYMNASTICS reinforce gross motor skills with our balance beams, trapeze bar, rings, swings, tumbling, obstacle course.
CRAFT/SNACK TIME we alternate between snack time and craft time, spending time in our backroom glueing, coloring, painting and creating crafts to take home or having snack.
PARACHUTE PLAY on our huge parachute...Sing the good-bye song and get special stamps...a perfect end to a perfect class!
PRESCHOOL:
9:00-9:15 TABLE TIME ACTIVITIES: we begin the day with puzzles, playdough, coloring and other hands on learning tools to start us off focused and ready to learn!
9:15-9:30 FREE PLAY TIME: time to get the wiggles out before sitting down for circle.
9:30-10:15 CIRCLE TIME: each month we will discuss and learn about a new theme. We will learn a different alphabet letter each week as well! Circle time activities include, singing, dancing, story time, rhythm sticks, felt board stories, finger play and action rhymes and are designed to help kids want to focus and increase their attention span. We introduce children to sign language, teaching them the letter of the week in sign language, and other valuable signs as well!
10:15-10:20 LINE UP AND WASH HANDS: students are directed to wait for their turn in line to wash hands before each day’s healthy snack.
10:20-10:40 SNACK TIME: just like it sounds, we eat a daily snack provided by a different parent each day. Kids are required to clean up their own areas, teaching them good habits early as well as giving them a sense of responsibility.
10:40-11:00 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TIME: gymnastics, music and movement to get those bodies moving!
11:00-11:25 CRAFT TIME: our crafts coincide with the letter of the week (bears and bunnies for B etc..) or the theme of the month...or both if it works out!
PRE-KINDERGARDEN:
11:30-11:45 FREE PLAY TIME: time to get the wiggles out before sitting down to table time.
11:45-12:00 TABLE TIME: activities specifically focused on fine motor skills needed for writing such as worksheets, scissors and playdough.
12:00-12:30 CIRCLE TIME: each month we will discuss and learn about a new theme. We will l earn a different alphabet letter each week as well! Circle time activities include, singing, dancing, story time, rhythm sticks, felt board stories, finger play and action rhymes and are designed to help kids want to focus and increase their attention span. We introduce children to sign language, teaching them the letter of the week in sign language, and other valuable signs as well! We will focus on upper and lower case letter recognition and the sound of each letter.
12:30-12:35 WASH HANDS: students are directed to form a line, and wash hands before lunch.
12:35-1:00 LUNCH TIME: just like it sounds….your child eats a lunch that you provide for them each day. Please include healthy lunches with protein for strong minds!
1:00-1:15 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TIME: gymnastics, music and movement, obstacle courses, and other large motor skill games to get those bodies moving!
1:15-1:30 STORY TIME: time to cool down and be enchanted!
1:30-1:45 CRAFT TIME: our crafts coincide with the letter of the week or the theme of the month...sometimes both if it works out! Crafts are designed to teach students how to follow directions, and gain skills needed in kindergarten like using scissors and of course, to foster their creativity!
1:45-2:00 FREE PLAY TIME: blocks, puzzles, playdough, dress up, balls, parachute, bubbles
2:00-2:20 LEARNING ACTIVITY: alphabet bingo, letter matching, writing games and more
2:20-2:30 GOODBYE TIME: we end class with a good bye song and hand out our crafts and important papers to go home as well!
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Excerpted from the preschool's website
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (4.4) |
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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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| 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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| 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
Both teachers are amazing with the children!! It is a joy to watch them teach!
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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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
Miss Jodi's Learning Garden is a strictly indoor facility. Playground equipment is still available for children's use. Being indoor also allows for children to use the equipment in inclement weather.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (4.8) |
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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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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (4.6) |
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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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Kindergarten Placement & Tips
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