Kinder Care Learning Ctr

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  • Telephone: (408) 861-9510

Summary

Contact Info

Kinder Care Learning Ctr
1515 S De Anza Blvd
Cupertino , CA  95014-5321
Tel: (408) 861-9510
Fax: (408) 861-0211

Director: Kim Esbedo

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Five Stars
Home-school connection Four And Half Stars
Parent community Five Stars
Discipline Five Stars
Facilities Five Stars
Health Five Stars
Safety Five Stars
Handling of separation Five Stars

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Five Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Five Stars

Facilities Include:

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

Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The KinderCare in Cupertino is a beautiful center. This is the best Preschool in the Bay Area! All the teachers are excellent! A nurturing infant room with babies from 6 weeks old to a terrific Pre- Kindergarten room, every classroom in the center is the best I've seen. Go visit today, and you will see.

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

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Free Play Free Play Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure
Language -
Oral language - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - 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 - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - -
Time & space - Free play with some structure - - -
Sci. reasoning/physical world - Free play with some structure - - -
Music - Free play with some structure - - -
Visual arts - Free play with some structure - - -
Physical activity - Free play with some structure - - -
Other subjects taught n/a
Parents' Comments

Parent #1
KinderCare provides an excellent, age appropriate curriculum.

Quality of Teaching



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Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.5) Four And Half Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Four Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Five Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Five Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Three Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation

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 (5.0) Five Stars

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Email

- 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 (5.0) Five Stars
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 center opened in 2005. It looks brand new.

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



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