Summary

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:  1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.3)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

Outside play equipment

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Playground

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

MISSION STATEMENT Community Child Care Coordinating Council of Alameda County exists to develop and coordinate resources to strengthen families and children.

VISION STATEMENT By 2007, Community Child Care Coordinating Council of Alameda County will be a leader in ensuring that all children and families have access to the services they need to be healthy and strong.

CORE VALUES

Diversity . . . our staff and services respect and reflect the differences in the communities we serve.

All children and families...are special, unique and have a right to reach their maximum potential.

Accountability . . . personally taking responsibility for actions and outcomes.

Professionalism . . . presenting oneself, programs and perspectives with knowledge, skill and respect.

Teamwork . . . working in partnership with others (individuals and groups, internal and external) to achieve the mission and vision of 4C's of Alameda County.

Growth and Development . . . we are committed to providing opportunities which maximize potential and nurture positive change for children, families, staff and child care professionals.

Innovation and Leadership . . . requires us to be proactive, take calculated risks and strive for excellence. We search for new ways to respond to the changing needs of our communities.

Extracted from http://www.4c-alameda.org/

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 (2.2)

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					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	-	-	-	-	-
Physical activity		-	-	-	YES
Other subjects taught					n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (3.6)

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

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.0)

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

Separation

OVERALL RATING (2.0)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Parents in classrooms early on

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (3.8)
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

Health

OVERALL RATING (3.3)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.5)

Screen and identify all visitors

Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Application & Admissions

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

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