Summary

Contact Info

Arcadia Children's Educational
9845 E Lemon Ave
Arcadia , CA 91007-7983
Tel: (626) 445-7103
Fax: (626) 445-7709

Director: Jenny Tam
simon.d@worldnet.att.net

Admissions Director:
Hayley Simon

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Application Information

Applications accepted

While child is in utero, upon birth, after a face-to-face meeting at the school

Wait list

No

Deadline for applications

Rolling

Key Statistics

Total enrollment

115

Student/teacher ratio

12:1

Age cutoff for enrollment

2 years

Extended day

No

School year

Year round program

Parent Ratings

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

Quality of teaching

Development of social skills and work habits

Home-school connection

Parent community

Discipline

Facilities

Health

Safety

Handling of separation

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed: 3

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment

115

Student/teacher ratio

12:1

Established

1993

Average tenure for teachers

3 yrs.

% of teachers with:

- Bachelors

55%

- Teaching credentials

45%

- CPR

100%

- First aid

100%

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- 7:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Late Pickup Policy: A charge of $10.00 for each 15 minutes after the closing time of 6:30 pm will be charged to the parents account. This compensates the two teachers who, by law, must stay past closing.

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year	Yes
• Yes. A more academic program.

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

Yes

Affiliated with a religious institution

No

Some experience serving children with special needs

No

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children

Yes

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.0)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Playground

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Most staff have college degrees in Early Childhood Development. This school is academic, but also stresses social development. Great play areas. On a quiet street.

Parent #2
The school is on a nice quiet street with big play ground. However, the school management and communication are poor. Some of the teachers are really mean to the children. They discipline the children by shouting at them.

Parent #3
Staff turn over rates are extemely high and staff seems unhappy.

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

At ACEC, your child will experience a rich academic and social development environment. Our large, well maintained grounds are on a quiet and safe residential street. The curriculum is structured to challenge and engage your child.

We have several play yards, giving your child the physical exercise they need to develop properly. Our highly qualified teachers will ensure your child is prepared, both socially and academically, to enter first grade in a private or public school.

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (2.7)

This school has increased my child's:

Ability to listen and follow directions

Ability to sit still for longer periods of time

Ability to be a part of a group of children

Self-sufficiency and independence

Awareness of others’ feelings

Cooperation with other children

Curriculum and Teaching Approach


Language					YES
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	-	-		-	YES
Time & space	-	-		-	YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-	-		-	YES
Music	-	-		-	YES

Visual arts	-	-		-	YES
Physical activity	-		-	-	YES

Other subjects taught					n/a

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
This is a money-oriented instead of a teaching oriented school. If you pay extra, than your child can learn music, art, foreign languages or sports.

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.6)

Full of energy and seemingly happy in job

Patient and affectionate with children

Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior

Provides feedback on what my child does during the day

Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate

Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses

If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off

Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.6)

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 developmental goals for the following year

Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools

Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.0)

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (3.0)

Parents:

- Fundraise

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Receive newsletters

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Voice Mail

- 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 (2.5)
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled well in a way that gives me confidence in the safety of my child

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
There hot lunches are awful and not appetizing. Most of the kids there don't eat that much. The bathrooms are dirty, especially in the afternoon.

Health

OVERALL RATING (3.5)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Food Allergies

- We do not allow certain foods in the classroom

- We keep special snacks for allergic children

Medications

- We keep their medication on hand at all times

- We call parents when the child needs medication

Safety

OVERALL RATING (3.2)

Screen and identify all visitors
• All staff members are required to have a current Live Scan on file. This a requirement by the State of California and is an indepth background check.

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 4 years to 5 years	12		$700/Month
From 5 years to 6 years	14		$700/Month
From 3 years to 4 years	12		$700/Month
From 2 years to 3 years	12		$750/Month

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Calendar Year

School Year

Year round program

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: While child is in utero, upon birth, after a face-to-face meeting at the school

There is no wait list for upcoming school year.

Parent visits tours are: Mandatory (in order to receive application)

Child interview process: None

Parent interview process: Admissions Director-parent

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $25

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

Notification occurs: Immediately

Financial aid is not available.

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years to enroll.

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Director's views on diversity:
Our school does not discriminate due to race, religion or creed. We currently have a multi-ethnic student body.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

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

Parents' Admission Tips

Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions

Parent #1
There is no admission process with this school. The enrollment keeps falling and the school always seems to have opening because parents become dissatisfied and pull their kids out.