Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist Preschool

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Summary

Contact Info

Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist Preschool
400 W. Duarte Rd.
Arcadia , CA  91007
www.goodshepherdarcadia.org

Tel: (626) 447-1249

Director: Sue Reeder
childcenter@goodshepherdarcadia.org

Application Information

Wait list Yes
Deadline for applications Rolling

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment 2 years
Extended day Yes
School year Year round program

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

All San Gabriel Valley local public schools, Arcadia Christian, Pasadena Christian

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Four Stars
Quality of teaching Four And Half Stars
Development of social skills and work habits Three and Half Stars
Home-school connection Three and Half Stars
Parent community One Star
Discipline Three and Half Stars
Facilities Five Stars
Health Five Stars
Safety Four And Half Stars
Handling of separation Three Stars

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  2

Savvy Source survey: Yes

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  • Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist Preschool

General Info

Basic Stats

Established 1972

Transportation and Drop-off Policies


Dropoff Procedure

- 7:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year Yes
Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program No
Affiliated with a religious institution Yes
Teach religious concepts Yes
• The Good Shepherd Children's Center is an integral part of the outreach ministry of the Church of the Good Shepherd since 1972 and is open to children of all races, religions and national origins. (Extracted from www.goodshepherdarcadia.org, preschool's website)

Facilities

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

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

Our Goals are: To provide an atmosphere in which each child is helped to experience God's love and wonders of God's creation; to provide a safe atmosphere in which each child is lovingly respected and accepted as an individual with his / her own special needs ; to encourage the child's physical maturity by providing equipment and materials to develop coordination; to stimulate curiosity and awareness of the environment by exposing the child to activities related to his / her physical world; to encourage imagination and creativity by providing experiences with different art media and musical activities, as well as dramatic play ; to foster each child's development, at his/her own pace, into an emotionally healthy individual with a good feeling of self-identity and personal worth secure and comfortable in the world around him. (Extracted from www.goodshepherdarcadia.org, 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 (3.7) Three and Half Stars
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Three Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Three Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Four Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Four Stars
Awareness of others’ feelings Four Stars
Cooperation with other children Four Stars

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 - - - - 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 - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - -
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) Four And Half Stars
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job Five Stars
Patient and affectionate with children Four And Half Stars
Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her Four Stars
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior Five Stars
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day Four And Half Stars
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate Four Stars
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses Four Stars
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off Four Stars

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.8) Three and Half Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Three Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Four Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Three 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 (3.0) Three Stars

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (1.0) One Star

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Special Meetings

- Two or More Regular Conferences

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (3.8) Three and Half Stars
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
Big sand yard outside, partially covered with that sunbrella fabric, nice covering, but no swings or challenging climbing toys for children over 2. Little babies are separated with their own play area, which is outside and nice, but again, no swings, no big climbing structure.

Health

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Five Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Five Stars
Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly Five Stars

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.5) Four And Half Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Four Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Five Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 2 years to
5 years
Mon 8:45am - 12:45pm
Tue 8:45am - 12:45pm
Wed 8:45am - 12:45pm
Thu 8:45am - 12:45pm
Fri 8:45am - 12:45pm
$0/Year
From 2 years to
5 years
Mon 7am - 6pm
Tue 7am - 6pm
Wed 7am - 6pm
Thu 7am - 6pm
Fri 7am - 6pm
$0/Year

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

All sessions are offered Monday through Friday, M/W/F or T/Th. Infant toddler programs offered (ages 4 mos. through 2 years), 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Calendar Year

School Year

Year round program

Application & Admissions

Application Process

There is a wait list for upcoming school year.

Parent visits tours are: Recommended

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $100

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis  

Notification occurs: As openings become available

Deposit required:

Savvy Source's Comments

Comments

Children entering the three-year-old class must be completely potty trained. (Extracted from www.goodshepherdarcadia.org, preschool's website)

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years to enroll.

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Inquiries accepted from January 1 onwards.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

All San Gabriel Valley local public schools, Arcadia Christian, Pasadena Christian

Parents' Admission Tips

Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions

Parent #1
No, but involved parents who know the teachers and leaders generally get their pick of classroom teachers for subsequent years.

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