Summary

Contact Info

Camelot School
2330 Pomar Vista
Castro Valley , CA 94546-3921
www.camelotschools.com/

Tel: (510) 481-1304
Fax: (510) 481-0583

Director:
camelot_school_cv@yahoo.com

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment

2 months

Extended day

No

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: 2

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Established

1978

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.7)

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

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
School notifies parents of daily activities, meals and potty log. Also if your child had a conflict and how it was resolved.

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"Every child is an individual with unique abilities, desires and emotions. Our program is designed to meet the indiviual needs of each child and to provide them with enriching experiences. In our infant/toddler program, we recognize that, through love and understanding, our children will feel the warmth and security that fosters self-confidence and inner-happiness. Our purpose is to provide an atmosphere wherein children can grow and develop at their own pace, feel proud of their many accomplishments and, through exploration, discover the wonderful world of play.
Every child is an individual with unique abilities, desires and emotions. Out program is designed to meet the individual needs of each child by offering age-appropriate and developmentally-appropriate experiences. We strive to develop and reinforce a positive self-image in the children. This will assist them in relating to others as well as developing self-confidence and self-control. At Camelot School, all children are provided with the opportunity to expand their creative abilities and intellectual curiosity. They will discover that learning is FUN!"
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

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (3.8)

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	-	-	-	-	-
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-	-	-	-	-
Music	-	-	-	-	YES

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

Other subjects taught					n/a

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Science, children help with planting plants and taking care of animals and learning how they grow. Other skills are learned through a combonation of free play and structured lessons.

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.0)

Full of energy and seemingly happy in job

Patient and affectionate with children

Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her

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

Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute

Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them

Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn

Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
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Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.8)

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 (3.5)

Director's and Parents' Comments

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
na

Drop-in Policy

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

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (3.0)

Parents:

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Receive newsletters

- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Voice Mail

- Special Meetings

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (3.8)
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
na

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.5)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.0)

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 3 years to 5 years			$0/Week
From 2 months to 3 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

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
no