Summary
Contact Info
Burlingame Cooperative Prescho
PO Box 80821
Portland
, OR
97280-1821
www.burlingamecooperativepreschool.org
Tel:
(503) 244-0689
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
3 years |
Parent Ratings
| Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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| Quality of teaching |
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| Development of social skills and work habits |
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| Home-school connection |
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| Parent community |
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| Discipline |
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| Facilities |
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| Health |
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| Safety |
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| Handling of separation |
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed:
4
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Transportation and Drop-off Policies
Transportation
Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.9) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Classroom equipment and furniture |
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| Outside play equipment |
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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) |
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| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) |
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| Music room |
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| Art room |
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| Library |
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Playground
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Extremely rich and nurturing environment. Teacher excellent at helping kids work through conflict with their words. Kids learn to be considerate and respectful. Lots of creativity in the classroom.
Parent #2
Burlingame Cooperative Preschools has exceeded all my expectations. The "learning through play" philosophy has put my kids on track to be successful in later academics. Head teacher Kris Moore is communicative and in touch with the children's needs. Being in a cooperative has enriched my lives with the many friendships my kids and my family have found.
Parent #3
Our daughter loves this school and our younger girl can't wait to go there next year. The teacher, parents, and kids are wonderful and it's a great place to be involved with.
Parent #4
This is a great preschool. My daughter is receiving wonderful preparation for kindergarten and also has a great time. The teacher is wonderful and the parents have established a friendly, energetic and well run coop.
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
"We believe a child's preschool experience should be centered on three essential developmental building blocks:
language
social skills
self-help skills
These are skills that require time and attention to develop and will give young children the tools to adjust to future academic settings.
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Excerpted from the preschool's website
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
"9:00 — 10:20
Free play: Students choose between play in the block room, reading and games in the library or art projects in the art room. Parent helpers invite the children to participate in a directed art project, and monitor the art room.
10:20 — 10:50
Clean up and snack time: With guidance from the teacher and parent helpers, the children clean up all the toys and art work, wash hands and prepare the art room for snack time. One parent helper’s day is done at this point, while the other parent helper provides a healthy snack.
10:50 — 11:20
Group time: Head teacher Kris Moore leads students through songs, discussion of weekly topics and reads stories. The remaining parent helper puts artwork in the students’ totebags, cleans up art supplies and lightly cleans the school until dismissal.
11:20 — 11:50
Outdoor play: Swinging and sliding on our play structures, riding tricycles, climbing trees, blowing bubbles, building sandcastles, sidewalk chalk, hoola-hoops and laughter.
11:50 — noon
Show and tell: Today's child leader-of-the day presents a show-and-tell treasure.
12 noon Dismissal
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Excerpted from the preschool's website
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (5.0) |
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| Full of energy and seemingly happy in job |
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| Patient and affectionate with children |
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| Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her |
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| Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior |
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| Provides feedback on what my child does during the day |
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| Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate |
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| Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses |
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| If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off |
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| Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute |
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| Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them |
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| Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn |
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| Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts |
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| Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children |
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Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
My child's teacher is an excellent teacher. She is great at making sure each child is involved and learning. My daughter really looks forward to preschool and even my 2 yo can't wait to "go see her" when we pick her sister up. She always has great ideas for learning stations and encourages cooperation, listening and fun -ideal skills for kindergarten.
Parent #2
Head teacher has wealth of experience. Being in the classroom watching her approach teaches parents to become better parents.
Parent #3
Our teacher has 25 yrs experience and it shows! She pours so much love and attention into the kids. Each one is special to her.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.2) |
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| Conducts an open house at start of school year |
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| Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year |
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| Conducts regular parent teacher conferences |
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| Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year |
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| Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year |
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| Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools |
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Director's and Parents' Comments
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
There are weekly summer playdates so that families and children get to know one another informally before the start of each school year.
Parent #2
We have one to two opportunties in the summer for children to meet their new teacher. They can also come in and see the facility. Then we ease them into the new year by first attending with parents, then with only half the class, finally with full class. We have very few problems with separation anxiety after this process.
Drop-in Policy
- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (5.0) |
Parents:
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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| 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
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Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The facility is perfect for learning through play. There is a well stocked art/activity room where kids can experiment and explore creative projects. A reading room helps children get excited about books and reading. The block room helps with manual dexterity, spatial awareness (and is pretty fun) and the circle room helps kids practice their ability to listen to others, participate in group activities and sets the stage for kindergarten success.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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| Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable |
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| Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided
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| Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly |
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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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| Screen and identify all visitors
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| Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others |
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Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.
