Summary

Contact Info

De Anza College CDC
21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard
Cupertino , CA 95014
www.deanza.edu/child

Tel: (408) 864-8822

Director: Gayle Mayekawa
mayekawagayle@deanza.edu

Admissions Director:
Joanne Evans O'Neill

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment

1 years and 6 months

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Faria, Peninsula, Mulberry

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: 2

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.7)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

Outside play equipment

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Strengths are: Parent participation program option; extremely qualified and knowledgeable teachers; whole child approach; play-based curriculum; fantastic playgrounds.

Weaknesses are: Assistant teachers are not consistent in the classrooms; parent classes not offered this year.

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

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.3)

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					-
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	-		-	-	-
Music	-	-	-	-	-

Visual arts	-		-	-	-
Physical activity	-	-	-	-	YES

Other subjects taught					n/a

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Activities are either done in a large group format led by a teacher or they are represented in small groups or centers where the activities are set out and the child explores on their own with the assistance of a teacher, if the child chooses.

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.2)

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

Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute

Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them

Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn

Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts

Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.2)

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 (4.0)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Small group sessions

Director's and Parents' Comments

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Highly qualified staff with low turnover. Low teacher-to-child ratios.

Drop-in Policy

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

General Parent Education

-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (2.5)

Parents:

- Shares information on matter related to our children (e.g. babysitter lists, pediatricians, extracurriculuar classes, etc.)

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Voice Mail

- Email

- Special Meetings

- Two or More Regular Conferences

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (4.4)
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 (4.3)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.8)

Screen and identify all visitors

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

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 3 years to 6 years		Mon 7:15am - 12:30pm Tue 7:15am - 12:30am Wed 7:15am - 12:30am Thu 7:15am - 12:30am Fri 7:15am - 12:30am	$850/Month
From 3 years to 6 years		Mon 7:15am - 5:30pm Tue 7:15am - 5:30pm Wed 7:15am - 5:30pm Thu 7:15am - 5:30pm Fri 7:15am - 5:30pm	$1320/Month

De Anza College CDC

Summary

Contact Info

General Approach to Learning

Key Statistics

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Parent Ratings

Survey Information

General Info

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

Facilities

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Social Skills & Work Habits

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

Separation

Director's and Parents' Comments

Drop-in Policy

General Parent Education

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (2.5)

Parents:

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

Health

Safety

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

Application & Admissions

Age/Child Requirements

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending