Summary
Contact Info
Campbell Christian School
1075 W. Campbell Avenue
Campbell
, CA
95008
campbellchristian.org
Tel:
(408) 370-4900
Fax:
(408) 370-4907
Director:
Kathy Harmon
preschool@campbellchristian.org
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.) |
| Deadline for applications |
February 1 |
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
2 years |
| School year |
Year round program |
Kindergarten Placement
Parent Ratings
| Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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| Development of social skills and work habits |
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| Home-school connection |
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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:
5
Savvy Source survey: Yes
Parents who send their child to this preschool also like the following preschools:
- Primary Plus (W. Campbell Ave.)
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School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
"Campbell Christian Schools is governed by a Board of Directors under the oversight of the elders of the Campbell Church of Christ, an independent non-denominational church that is committed to 'a non-sectarian concept of God, total dependence on God and His grace, a truth-seeking spirit of open inquiry, a Christ-centered daily life, and a spirit of radiant love for all men, women, and children.'
Campbell Christian School commits to educational excellence in conjunction with biblical values. In the spiritual area, we desire that each child develop a Christian world-view, a love for God and a greater understanding of His attributes as God develops faith in them. In the socio-emotional area, it is the goal of the school to develop a child who realizes who he is and how he relates to authority, family, and peers. In the intellectual area, our philosophy emphasizes an active learning environment where each child is challenged and an enthusiasm for learning is developed. In the physical area, we are committed to teaching skills and teamwork as well as healthy care and appreciation of their bodies."
Extracted from http://campbellchristian.org
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (4.3) |
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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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| 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
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The teachers at Campbell Christian are genuinely sweet and loving toward the children. They appreciate each child's personality and have a great sense of humor about their quirks. It took very little time for our son to warm up to his teachers, and he really loves them like family.
Parent #2
My boys' teachers at CCS are great. Very caring, energetic teachers.
Parent #3
A false sense of love and care for the children is provided in initial contact that is not displayed in the daily care provided. There is no communication (written or oral) of child development nor a willingness to communication when prompted. Activities are not as advertised--"Nature Walk" is strapping kids into the stroller around the concrete parking lot or teachers sitting watch kids strapped into the stroller with no activities; Water play includes teachers hosing down the concrete walkway while toddlers play in the puddles with just their bare hands. Inadequate facilities results in kids being placed in booster seats directly on the floor in the corner of the room where visibility of and by the children is very limited. There is a complete lack of effort in recognizing and managing individualality of children (i.e. kids that do not naturally join group activities are left alone without supervision and without any engagement or guidance from the teachers). All in all CCS lacks some foundations of child care and development.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.3) |
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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 and Parents' Comments
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
A false sense of love and care for the children is provided in initial contact that is not displayed in the daily care provided. There is no communication (written or oral) of child development nor a willingness to communication when prompted. Activities are not as advertised--"Nature Walk" is strapping kids into the stroller around the concrete parking lot or teachers sitting watch kids strapped into the stroller with no activities; Water play includes teachers hosing down the concrete walkway while toddlers play in the puddles with just their bare hands. Inadequate facilities results in kids being placed in booster seats directly on the floor in the corner of the room where visibility of and by the children is very limited. There is a complete lack of effort in recognizing and managing individualality of children (i.e. kids that do not naturally join group activities are left alone without supervision and without any engagement or guidance from the teachers). All in all CCS lacks some foundations of child care and development.
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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Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Great playground and equipment. Great classroom toys, etc.
Parent #2
Activities are not as advertised--"Nature Walk" is strapping kids into the stroller around the concrete parking lot or teachers sitting watch kids strapped into the stroller with no activities; Water play includes teachers hosing down the concrete walkway while toddlers play in the puddles with just their bare hands. Inadequate facilities results in kids being placed in booster seats directly on the floor in the corner of the room where visibility of and by the children is very limited.
Parent #3
Discipline has always been handled well, and communicated with me by notes and talking to the teachers upon pickup. Kids are sent home whenever sick and good communication of posting warnings anytime a more serious illnesses are reported within the school (example: strep throat or pink eye). The gate into the preschool keeps kids securely in the preschool playground area and away from the parking lot, and the handle is out of reach for most kids. Staff members know who comes on campus because anyone entering has to pass in front of the office (and parents are usually warmly greeted when picking up and dropping off kids!). The classrooms have good heating in the winter, and AC in the summer. The outside playground equipment is wonderful- they have 2 new huge play structures, a sand box and lots of grass out front as well a nice playground set up along the side walkway where most of the classes have their front doors.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (4.3) |
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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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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (4.1) |
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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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Ages, Schedule & Tuition
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages |
Class Size |
Days |
Tuition |
From
2 years
6 months
to
5 years
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Mon 8am - 11:45am
Wed 8am - 11:45am
Fri 8am - 11:45am
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$3402/Year |
From
2 years
6 months
to
5 years
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Tue 8am - 11:45pm
Thu 8am - 11:45pm
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$2412/Year |
From
2 years
6 months
to
5 years
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Mon 7am - 6pm
Tue 7am - 6pm
Wed 7am - 6pm
Thu 7am - 6pm
Fri 7am - 6pm
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$7587/Year |
From
2 years
6 months
to
5 years
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Tue 7am - 6pm
Thu 7am - 6pm
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$3051/Year |
From
2 years
6 months
to
5 years
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Mon 7am - 6pm
Wed 7am - 6pm
Fri 7am - 6pm
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$4689/Year |
Extended Care
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Notes
Half-day and full-day options are available.
Calendar Year
School Year
Application & Admissions
Application Process
Admissions Process
Savvy Source's Comments
Comments
"Campbell Christian Preschool operates on the same admission schedule as the elementary school. For information about availability, please contact the Preschool Director at (408) 370-4900, ext. 226. If openings are available, you may set up an appointment for a tour. We encourage you to bring your children for the tour-not only do we want to meet them-but you will have the opportunity to see how they like our environment. If there are no openings, you may ask to be placed on our waiting list." Extracted from http://campbellchristian.org
