Bethany Lutheran Child Care

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  • Telephone: (626) 792-1601

Summary

Contact Info

Bethany Lutheran Child Care
2670 La Tierra St
Pasadena , CA  91107-3411
Tel: (626) 792-1601
Fax: (626) 792-1608

Director: Alice Doppelhammer

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Five Stars
Development of social skills and work habits Four Stars
Home-school connection Three Stars
Parent community One Star
Discipline Three and Half Stars
Facilities Four Stars
Health Five Stars
Safety Five Stars
Handling of separation Four Stars

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

- Private bus service available


Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.0) Four Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Four Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Four Stars

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)
Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)
Music room Check
Art room Check
Library Check
Playground Check

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 (4.0) Four Stars
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Four Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Three Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Five Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Four 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 YES
Oral language - - - - n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - - - 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 - - - Not formally part of the curriculum YES
Time & space - - - - YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world - - - - -
Music Free play - - - YES
Visual arts - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - -
Physical activity Free play - - - YES
Other subjects taught n/a

Quality of Teaching



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Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.3) Three Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Two Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Three Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Five Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Two Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Three Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.0) Four Stars
Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Small group sessions

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 does connect parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (1.0) One Star

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Voice Mail

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (3.8) Three and Half Stars
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

Health

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Five Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided 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

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

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Parents' Admission Tips

Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions

Parent #1
I put my son on the waiting list for infant care 1 year prior to his enrollment. That ensured our spot when he was ready to attend the school.

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