Summary

Contact Info

Saratoga Parent Nursery School
20490 Williams Rd.
Saratoga , CA  95070
www.saratogaparentnurseryschool.org/

Tel: (408) 867-9774

Director: Not available
info@saratogaparentnurseryschool.org

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

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:  4

Savvy Source survey: Yes

Parents who send their child to this preschool also like the following preschools:

• Saratoga Presbyterian Preschool
• Village Preschool (Park Place)

General Info

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

Outside play equipment

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Playground

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

A cooperative nursery school provides a healthy, safe and varied environment in which your child can develop socially as well as physically, emotionally and mentally. Moreover, a cooperative nursery school allows you to see your child in a nursery school setting. You will also work with other children of the same age as yours. In the process, you will become aware of common behavior patterns and learn more about how to deal with them.

For the Children:
The school should help:
- increase their sense of self worth
- increase their range of experiences
- increase their ability to communicate
- develop physical skills appropriate to their age
- develop sound emotional and mental health
- develop a positive attitude toward school
- support their trust in teachers and adults
- increase their ability to listen and focus in a sustained way
- develop social skills
- develop their ability to delay gratification
- encourage creative experiences in all forms

For the Parents:
The Parents should gain:
- techniques for working with Preschool children
- knowledge of child growth and development
- increasing objectivity about their own child
- better insights into the feelings and thinking of their child and acceptance of that child as he or she really is
- skills in selecting and using materials and books for your children
- increased awareness of the role of education and creativity in developing a healthy, effective and satisfying family life

Extracted from www.saratogaparentnurseryschool.org

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

Savvy Source's Comments

A cooperative nursery school provides a healthy, safe and varied environment in which your child can develop socially as well as physically, emotionally and mentally. Moreover, a cooperative nursery school allows you to see your child in a nursery school setting. You will also work with other children of the same age as yours. In the process, you will become aware of common behavior patterns and learn more about how to deal with them. For the Children: The school should help: -increase their sense of self worth -increase their range of experiences -increase their ability to communicate -develop physical skills appropriate to their age -develop sound emotional and mental health -develop a positive attitude toward school -support their trust in teachers and adults -increase their ability to listen and focus in a sustained way -develop social skills -develop their ability to delay gratification -encourage creative experiences in all forms Extracted from www.saratogaparentnurseryschool.org

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.8)

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	-		-	-	-
Time & space	-	-	-	-	-
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-	-	-	-	-
Music	-	-	-	-	-
Visual arts	-	-	-	-	-
Physical activity	-	-	-	-	-
Other subjects taught	Creative arts and crafts , Music and movement , Science, nature and cooking , Calendar and seasons , Multi-cultural awareness,Social and emotional development , Story time and creative writing , Phonemic awareness , Numbers and patterns, Field trips				n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.7)

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 (4.3)

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

Savvy Source's Comments

Monthly newsletter Co-op school, so parents are in classroom Extracted from www.saratogaparentnurseryschool.org

Separation

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Director's and Parents' Comments

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Saratoga Parent Nursery School is a very warm environment with very supportive parents and staff. It has wonderful facilities and a great outdoor play area.

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (5.0)
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

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Extremely clean and well cared for environment inside and outside.

Health

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

Safety

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Screen and identify all visitors

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

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Application & Admissions

Kindergarten Placement & Tips