Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.8)

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

We promote open communication between parents and teachers. We have a back to school night that gives parents a chance to meet the entire staff as well as give both parents an opportunity to communicate and ask questions from their child's teachers. We have monthly newsletters, as well as a website and email that is updated regularly. We conduct two assessment a year for our 3-5 year olds and meet with parents if we have any concerns. In addition our infant and toddlers have a daily communication log that let them know specifics for each day.

Separation

OVERALL RATING (3.0)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
- Parents in classroom early on
- Extra staff dedicated to handle seperation
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school

Director's and Parents' Comments

Director's Comments

We encourage parents to visit the school several times with their child prior to their actual start date.

Parent #1
There is, unfortunately, no parent community at this school. There are one or two pot-lucks during the year, mostly attended by the parents of the older (3 years and up) children.

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

Overview

Director's Description of Approach Toward Discipline

Our goal is to provide a positive experience for all the children we serve. We try to redirect behavior that is causing a problem or endangering other children.

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.'

A teacher would kindly ask the children if they might all be interested in doing an activity that would include all three children, or help child B find another child with a similar interest to play with.

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parent #1
The school has remodeled two of the playgrounds and they look great.

Extended Care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

extended day available until 6PM

Application Process

Admissions Process

Director's Comments

We accept aid programs such as Calworks, Choices for children, and the 4C's.