Summary
Contact Info
Capri Preschool
850 Chapman Drive
Campbell
, CA
95008
www.campbellusd.org/preschool/index.html
Tel:
(408) 341-7125
Fax:
(408) 341-7120
Director:
Anna Lisa Nuno
anuno@campbellusd.k12.ca.us
General Approach to Learning
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| Play-based with some structure |
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Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.), after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school |
| Deadline for applications |
Rolling |
Key Statistics
| Student/teacher ratio |
12:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
3 years |
| School year |
08/2008 - 06/2009 |
| Summer Program |
06/2008 - 08/2008 |
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:
6
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
Parents who send their child to this preschool also like the following preschools:
- Capri Preschool
- Marshall Lane
- Campbell Parents Preschool
- Castlemont Preschool
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General Info
Basic Stats
| Student/teacher ratio |
12:1
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| Average tenure for teachers |
1 yrs.
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% of teachers with:
Transportation and Drop-off Policies
Transportation
Dropoff Procedure
Features of the Preschool
| Provide a third year |
Yes
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| • We provide a time of individualized small group instruction daily which focuses on specific areas of development needed. |
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| Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program |
Yes
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| Affiliated with a religious institution |
No
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| Teach religious concepts |
No
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| Some experience serving children with special needs |
Yes
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| • Children who are medically fragile, have special needs, or physical or mental disabilities may be enrolled if it is determined by the parent and center teachers that the program is appropriate and the individual needs of the child can be accommodated. |
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Accreditation, Membership & Awards
| Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children |
No
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Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.5) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Classroom equipment and furniture |
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| Outside play equipment |
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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) |
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| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) |
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| Library |
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Playground
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Director's Comments
Question to director: Do you have any additional thoughts on what parents should consider when looking at your school? Is there any advice that you would like to provide to prospective parents?
We have close communication with the Kindergarten teachers at Capri Elementary School and spend time introducing the children to the school as a whole prior to kindergarten (reading buddies with older children, attending assemblies, etc.).
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
I think parent-teacher conferences would be helpful in gaining insight into academic foothold
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
Our preschool program provides playful, hands-on learning experiences that are based on the High-Scope curriculum. Qualified preschool teachers know what's expected in kindergarten and plan fun-filled activities that help children build the social and pre-academic skills they'll need later for success in school.
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
As children arrive at 8:30 a teacher is there to welcome them.
The classroom is set up for children to choose a discovery center to work in. After about twenty minutes children clean up and come to the large carpet for circle time.
Circle time consists of counting, music, story time, literacy activities, etc., which will introduce them to the topic for the day.
At 9:20 children are dismissed to their small groups in which they will have teacher directed activities planned (including art projects, writing activities, math concepts, science, cooking, etc.).
At 10:00 we go outside for play.
At 10:30 children come in for snack, where they are able to help set the tables and serve themselves. After snack children can choose an area of the classroom to work in (example; blocks, dramatic play, writing center, library area, math or science area, etc.).
At 11:15 children clean up and come to the large carpet for good-bye circle time.
Parents arrive at 11:30.
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (4.4) |
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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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| Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute |
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| Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them |
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| Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn |
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| Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts |
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| Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children |
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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
We break up into small groups based on developmental level in specific areas of instruction. This allows children to have more individualized focus in each area of development.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.9) |
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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
Parent conferences are held at least twice a year as well as informal conferences as needed.
Separation
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Parents in classroom early on
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Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Director's and Parents' Comments
Director's Comments
At parent orientation prior to the first day of school teacher advises parents on tips to ease separation anxiety. For children having a hard time teacher and parent will discuss an appropriate plan of action for the individual child.
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
The physical environment and general atmosphere in our classroom is designed to be safe and to encourage age-appropriate behavior from the children. Positive approaches are used with children in ensuring their safety and emotional well-being, such as re-direction, role modeling, and problem solving discussions. Harsh and humiliating techniques, such as spanking, hitting, yelling and shame are not allowed. We involve the children directly in conflict resolution as it occurs (assisting them with finding the words to express themselves appropriately).
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 encourage children to play with many other children in the classroom and will assist any child in engaging in an activity or with a group of children. We don't force any child to play with a specific child, however we expect them to be respectful toward one another and will intervene if this is not taking place.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (4.5) |
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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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Food Allergies
Medications
Safety
| OVERALL RATING (4.3) |
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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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Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Parents' Admission Tips
Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions
Parent #1
Early enrollment
