Summary
Contact Info
Action Day Nursery School (Saratoga-S'vale Rd.)
13560 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road
Saratoga
, CA
95070
www.actondayprimaryplus.com
Tel:
(408) 867-4515
Fax:
(408) 867-5467
Director:
Heather King
university@actiondayprimaryplus.com
General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
Application Information
| Deadline for applications |
Rolling |
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
2 years |
Kindergarten Placement
Parent Ratings
| Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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| Quality of teaching |
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| Development of social skills and work habits |
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| Home-school connection |
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| Parent community |
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| Discipline |
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| Facilities |
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| Health |
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| Safety |
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| Handling of separation |
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed:
3
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
Parents who send their child to this preschool also like the following preschools:
- Saratoga Parent Nursery School
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School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
We are a semi-structured curriculum philosophy. 'Semi-structured' means that our programs are planned by our teachers, and set specific daily, weekly, and monthly goals for the children to achieve.
Our students are ' led to', not 'made to', take part in these activities. we provide an atmosphere that enriches your child's learning and encourages them to explore new and exciting experiences.
Our goal is to allow the children the opportunity to expand their knowledge, to learn about their capabilities, and to develop positive ways to express themselves.
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
We open at 7am. and provide an area for breakfast for the children as well as indoor activities.
At 8:30 or 9:00 we venture out to the playground. We greet and hug the children as they arrive.
At 9:45 we come in for our morning snack.
Then we have our big projects, circle time, art time, etc.
At 11:00 am we venture back to the playground while our lunch is being set up.
At 11:45 we come in for lunch, have a rest, and at 2:30 have our afternoon snack.
We spend our afternoons reading, playing on the playground, doing manipulatives, and art.
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (4.5) |
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| Full of energy and seemingly happy in job |
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| Patient and affectionate with children |
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| Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her |
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| Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior |
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| Provides feedback on what my child does during the day |
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| Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate |
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| Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses |
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| If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off |
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Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching
Individualized Teaching
Description of how teachers work with children who are
"behind," "excelling" or "different" from the majority of students
In our school no child is left 'behind'. We all work together and give each child the amount of time, or added assistance needed.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.0) |
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| Conducts an open house at start of school year |
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| Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year |
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| Conducts regular parent teacher conferences |
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| Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year |
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| Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year |
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| Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools |
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Director's Comments
Daily interactions, notes home, a parent board, and mail. We also offer these programs at another one of our locations.
Separation
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Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Director's and Parents' Comments
Director's Comments
We visit a Kindergarten as a field trip, and have an end of the year ceremony.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.0) |
Parents:
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (4.4) |
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| 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
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Overview
Director's Description of Approach Toward Discipline
If we encounter a friend who is in need of some help expressing him/her self we try to offer some word choices, diversions, or simply hold their hand.
We do not send the children to time out. It doesn't solve the problem. If we ask a child to sit down is to help them calm down, a teacher will be right by their side.
Director's Response to a Sample Discipline Scenario
Description of how teachers handle the following scenario: Child A and Child B are good friends and usually play together. One day, Child A decides to play with Child C and tells Child B, 'I don't want to play with you today. I'm playing with Child C instead.'
We are all friends. We have many choices in playmates. No one is made to feel bad about a playmate choice. We help child B find and activity and another playmate.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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| Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable |
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| Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided
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| Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly |
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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (4.5) |
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| Screen and identify all visitors
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| Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others |
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