Summary

Contact Info

Bridge Point Academy
1311 South El Camino Real
San Mateo , CA 94402
Tel: (650) 638-0601
Fax: (650) 638-0605

Director: Chiki Fleischman-Frazier
chikilet@yahoo.com

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Application Information

Applications accepted

After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school, tour

Wait list

No

Deadline for applications

Rolling

Key Statistics

Total enrollment

120

Student/teacher ratio

12:1

Age cutoff for enrollment

2 years

Extended day

Yes

School year

Year round program

Survey Information

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment

120

Student/teacher ratio

12:1

Established

2006

% of teachers with:

- Bachelors

50%

- Teaching credentials

100%

- CPR

100%

- First aid

100%

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

- Located close to public transportation

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- 6:30 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Late Pickup Policy: Children must be picked up by 6:00pm. There is a late fee.

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year

No

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

Yes

Affiliated with a religious institution

No

Some experience serving children with special needs

No

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children

Yes

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Computer Center, Seperate Sick Room

Playground

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

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

Visual arts	-		-	YES
Physical activity	-		-	YES

Other subjects taught	Pre-Economics, French, Technology, Science and Life Skills			n/a

Quality of Teaching

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.

Home School Connection

Separation

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation

Discipline, Health and Safety

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Calendar Year

School Year

Year round program

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school, tour

There is no wait list for upcoming school year.

Parent visits tours are: Recommended

Child interview process: Possible, at school's discretion and takes the form of teacher-child

Parent interview process: Teacher-Parent

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $175.00

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

Notification occurs: After processing application

Parents must submit deposit within the following timeframe of receiving notification of acceptance: 3 days

Financial aid is not available.

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years to enroll.

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Inquiries accepted from August -1 onwards.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.