Allegra School

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  • Neighborhood: Northeast Pasadena
  • Telephone: (626) 797-5626

Summary

Contact Info

Allegra School
1194 E. Washington Boulevard
Pasadena , CA  91104
Tel: (626) 797-5626

Director: Rebecca Robledo

Application Information

Applications accepted After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school
Wait list Yes
Deadline for applications Rolling

Key Statistics

Extended day Yes
School year Year round program

Parent Ratings

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

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  5

Savvy Source survey: Yes

Parents who send their child to this preschool also like the following preschools:

  • Pacific Oaks Children's School

General Info

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.7) Three and Half Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Four Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Four Stars
Outside play equipment Three Stars

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

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.0) Four Stars
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Four Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Four 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 - - - - -
Time & space - - - - -
Sci. reasoning/physical world - - - - -
Music - - - - -
Visual arts - Free play with some structure - - -
Physical activity - - - - -
Other subjects taught n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.3) Four Stars
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job Four Stars
Patient and affectionate with children Four Stars
Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her Three and Half Stars
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior Four And Half Stars
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day Four 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 Three and Half Stars
Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute Five Stars
Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them Three Stars
Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn Five Stars
Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts Five Stars
Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children Five Stars

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.5) Three and Half Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Three Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Three Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Three and Half Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Two and Half Star
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Four Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Four Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.0) Four Stars

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (2.3) Two Stars

Parents:

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want


Parents' Comments

Parent #1
There is no parent community.

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Voice Mail

- Special Meetings

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (4.7) Four And Half 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

Health

OVERALL RATING (3.5) Three and Half Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Four And Half Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Four Stars
Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly Two Stars

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.9) Four And Half Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Four And Half Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Five Stars

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

There is a wait list for upcoming school year.

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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



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