Gingerbread House

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  • Telephone: (909) 792-6617

Summary

Contact Info

Gingerbread House
1361 Prospect Dr
Redlands , CA  92373-7049
Tel: (909) 792-6617

Director: Inuka Weerasinghe

Parent Ratings

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


Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (2.7) Two and Half Star
Building, bathrooms, hallway Three Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Three Stars
Outside play equipment Two Stars

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)
Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)
Music room
Art room Check
Library
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 (3.0) Three Stars
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Three Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Three Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Three Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Three Stars
Awareness of others’ feelings Three Stars
Cooperation with other children Three 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 - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Storybook reading - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Emerging literacy skills - - - - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - - - - YES
Time & space - - - - YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world - - - - -
Music - - - Not formally part of the curriculum -
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 (3.7) Three and Half Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Three Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Three Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Three Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Three Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Five Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (3.0) Three Stars
Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school

Director's and Parents' Comments

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
School really seems focused on part time basic cirriculum.

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are encouraged to drop-in during specific times

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 (3.0) Three Stars

Parents:

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Encourage play dates out of school

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

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Special Meetings

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (2.5) Two and Half Star
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are mostly handled in a competent way, though there have been a few exceptions that from time to time have made me worried about the safety of my child

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
My kid is always sent home when he is sick, the problem is he is always getting sick at their school and the want to be paid in full...my wife and I have a very strict schedule and they clearly arent interested in full time day care. They are probably great for part-time.

Health

OVERALL RATING (3.7) Three and Half Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Three Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Four Stars
Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly Four Stars

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.0) Four Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Three 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
He's white...did I mention its 100% white?

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