Summary

Contact Info

Growing Garden Preschool
2108 Vail Ave
Redondo Beach , CA 90278-2518
www.growinggardenpreschool.com/

Tel: (310) 214-4999

Director: Mrs. Sara Mintz Preschool Director

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment

2 months

Extended day

No

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

Home-school connection

Discipline

Facilities

Health

Safety

Handling of separation

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed: 1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

Outside play equipment

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Playground

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"We are committed to creating a warm, friendly and safe environment for your child.
"
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Curriculum and Teaching Approach


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

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Conducts an open house at start of school year

Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year

Conducts regular parent teacher conferences

Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year

Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools

Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.0)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
- Home visits by teachers

Director's and Parents' Comments

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
you got to come look for your self

Drop-in Policy

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

Parent Community

Parents:

- Hold social events at the school to build community

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Receive newsletters

- Schedule family field trips

- Encourage play dates out of school

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Phone Calls

- Email

- Two or More Regular Conferences

- Drop-Off

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (5.0)
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

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
the school is nice clean

Health

OVERALL RATING (3.7)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

Safety

OVERALL RATING (3.5)

Screen and identify all visitors

Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

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

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 months to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.