Summary

Contact Info

All Saints Children's Center
132 North Euclid
Pasadena , CA 91101
www.ascc4kids.org

Tel: (626) 449-0985
Fax: (626) 796-4749

Director: Susan Curtis
ascc4sue@sbcglobal.net

Application Information

Wait list

Yes

Key Statistics

Extended day

Yes

School year

Year round program

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: 6

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Established

1966

% of teachers with:

- CPR

100%

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

Late Pickup Policy: If children are not picked up by 6:00 p.m., you will need to pay: $5.00 for any fraction of the first 5 minutes, plus $1.00 per minute thereafter. Pick-up fees are charged per child and should be paid directly to the teacher at the time of pick-up. If we have been unable to contact a parent by 7:00 p.m., we will contact the Pasadena Police Department to pick up the child. Extracted from A.S.C.C. website at http://www.ascc4kids.org/Left%20Main%20Menu/parhndbk05.pdf

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year

Yes

Affiliated with a religious institution

Yes

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children

Yes

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.7)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

Outside play equipment

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

All Saints Children's Center, established in 1966, is a non-sectarian, non-profit child development center serving infant through pre-kindergarten children. We provide a high quality, developmentally appropriate program in a safe, loving environment where each child can develop socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually. We value diversity and welcome all families without regard to race, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. Extracted from A.S.C.C. website at http://www.ascc4kids.org/index.html

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 (4.3)

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					-
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	-	-	-	-	-
Time & space	-	-	-	-	-
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-	-	-	-	-
Music	-	-	-	-	-

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

Other subjects taught					n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.5)

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

Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.5)

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

Savvy Source's Comments

Open communication is the foundation of a harmonious child care facility. Please make use of our willingness to listen by communicating your needs and concerns as they arise. The lead teacher in your room, the Executive Director, and the Assistant Director are the persons directly responsible for the operation of the Center and have the training and experience to answer your questions and solve any problems that may arise. Forms of communication: Daily Notes are placed on each child's hook at the end of the day in Rooms 2, 3, and 4. These notes briefly describe the child's day, including information about eating and sleeping. Weekly Lesson Plans are sent home each Friday. The Center News is sent home biweekly, providing information about staffing and upcoming events. Our website is located at www.ascc4kids.org. There information about enrollment, rates, our calendar, and special events can be accessed easily,as well as links to the current Center News, Parent Handbook, and the NAEYC, LAUP, and eScrip websites. The Bulletin Boards in each classroom contain news and information regarding classroom activities. The following items are also found on the bulletin boards: medication forms sign-in sheets Parent Bulletin Boards located at each end of the hallway contain information regarding Center policies, parking updates, parent education opportunities, ASCC tax ID number, parent participation opportunities, and upcoming Center events. Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled twice a year in October and June. Informal conferences can be scheduled at anytime by either parents or teachers. Extracted from A.S.C.C. website at http://www.ascc4kids.org/Left%20Main%20Menu/parhndbk05.pdf

Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.0)

Director's and Parents' Comments

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
I am actually pleased with the activities provided, time spent in free play, types of games played, interaction with the teacher.

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (3.0)

Parents:

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Receive newsletters

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Parent clean-up day, pot luck twice per year.

Parent #2
Do volunteer projects for the school

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Voice Mail

- Email

- Special Meetings

- 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 (4.4)
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
they are moving to a new center in the summer, and the new facility has excellent conditions

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.6)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.3)

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 2 months to 2 years			$1113/Month
From 2 months to 2 years			$668/Month
From 2 months to 2 years			$445/Month
From 2 years to 3 years			$1002/Month
From 2 years to 3 years			$601/Month
From 2 years to 3 years			$401/Month
From 3 years to 4 years			$890/Month
From 3 years to 4 years			$534/Month
From 3 years to 4 years			$356/Month
From 4 years to 5 years 11 months			$662/Month
From 4 years to 5 years 11 months			$397/Month
From 4 years to 5 years 11 months			$265/Month

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Calendar Year

School Year

Year round program

Application & Admissions

Application Process

There is a wait list for upcoming school year.

Parent visits tours are: Mandatory (in order to receive application)

Child interview process: None

Parent interview process: Director-parent

Application fee: $50

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: Lottery with an attempt to balance diversity as to gender, age, ethnicity, etc. http://www.ascc4kids.org/Left%20Main%20Menu/parhndbk05.pdf

Notification occurs: By mid-March

Deposit required:

Financial aid is available.

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
Waiting list for three years. ASCCC is known for its full time preschool and care and not part time.