Summary

Contact Info

A Special Place (Union Ave.)
3151 Union Avenue
San Jose , CA 95124
www.aspecialplaceschools.com

Tel: (408) 377-2342

Director: Ms. Tara

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Application Information

Applications accepted

After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.)

Deadline for applications

Rolling

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment

2 years

Extended day

Yes

School year

Year round program

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed: 1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Features of the Preschool

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

No

Affiliated with a religious institution

No

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Other Accreditations

Licensed by the State of California, Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. (Extracted from A Special Place Schools brochure)

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

A Special Place is a warm, comfortable setting for children to grow and develop at their own pace. It is a planed environment where curiosity, trust, helpfulness, understanding, challenge and respect for each other is promoted and encouraged.

Extracted from A Special Place Schools Brochure

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

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	-	-	-	-	-
Time & space	-	-	-	-	-
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-	-	-	-	-
Music	-	-	-	-	-

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

Other subjects taught					n/a

Quality of Teaching

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

Home School Connection

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Discipline, Health and Safety

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Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 2 years to 5 years	14	Mon 7am - 12pm Tue 7am - 12pm Wed 7am - 12pm Thu 7am - 12pm Fri 7am - 12pm	$110/Week
From 2 years to 5 years		Mon 7am - 6pm Tue 7am - 6pm Wed 7am - 6pm Thu 7am - 6pm	$150/Week

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

2, 3 or 4-day programs also available.
Tuition for non-potty-trained children is slightly higher.
Contact school for more information.

Calendar Year

School Year

Year round program

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.)

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $75

Admissions Process

Notification occurs: Immediately

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years to enroll.

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Enquiries accepted on a rolling basis.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

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