Summary

Contact Info

ABC Learning Montessori
1115 Kimberly Drive
San Jose , CA 95121
Tel: (408) 448-4578

Director: Diana Mannix
dianamannix@earthlink.net

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.), after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school

Wait list

Yes

Deadline for applications

Rolling

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment

2 years

Extended day

Yes

School year

Year round program

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: 7

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Features of the Preschool

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

No

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.3)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

Outside play equipment

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

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

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.0)

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	-	-	-	-	YES

Other subjects taught					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

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
The lead teacher and owner of the school is wonderful at identifying the areas that my son is strong in and where he needs help. He has learned more from her than anyone else - all of the family recognize it. He is also having fun and happy there.

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.9)

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

Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.3)

Director's and Parents' Comments

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Instructors at the school are very nurturing and provide the students with plenty of individual attention. While my child is at school, I have a strong feeling of comfort because I know that he is in a great learning environment and the he is safe. It's great to be at work and not worry about my child's safety or whether he's getting enough care and attention. My child surprises me by what he's already learned in a short amount of time. I highly recommend this preschool.

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy

General Parent Education

-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (2.4)

Parents:

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Parent community encouraged during holiday events at the school.

Parent #2
Nothing was done .

Parent #3
None

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Special Meetings

- Two or More Regular Conferences

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (4.3)
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
The school is very safe. There is a high fence around the paly area so no outsiders can see in and there is no way for the kids to get out by accident. This was so important to me. The staff has a personal interest in each and every student. They go above and beyond what is required to ensure your child is doing well. My child feels loved and accepted. One of the greatest things about ABC is they help the kids realize that learning is FUN. My son loves to learn new things. It's such an important way of thinking and it will be with him for the rest of his life. Thank you ABC Learning Montessori!!!!

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.5)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.6)

Screen and identify all visitors

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

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 3 years to 5 years		Tue 8:30am - 11:30am Thu 8:30am - 11:30am	$75/Week
From 3 years to 5 years		Mon 8:30am - 11:30am Tue 8:30am - 11:30am Wed 8:30am - 11:30am Thu 8:30am - 11:30am	$120/Week
From 3 years to 5 years		Mon 12:30pm - 3:30pm Tue 12:30pm - 3:30pm Wed 12:30pm - 3:30pm Thu 12:30pm - 3:30pm Fri 12:30pm - 3:30pm	$120/Week
From 3 years to 5 years		Mon 8:30am - 11:30am Wed 8:30am - 11:30am Fri 8:30am - 11:30am	$90/Week
From 3 years to 5 years		Tue 12pm - 4pm Thu 12pm - 4pm	$90/Week
From 3 years to 5 years		Tue 8am - 12pm Thu 8am - 12pm	$90/Week
From 3 years to 5 years		Tue 12pm - 4pm Thu 12pm - 4pm	$110/Week
From 3 years to 5 years		Mon 8am - 12pm Wed 8am - 12pm Fri 8am - 12pm	$110/Week
From 2 years to --		Tue 12pm - 4pm Thu 12pm - 4pm	$105/Week
From 2 years to --		Mon 12pm - 4pm Tue 12pm - 4pm Wed 12pm - 4pm Thu 12pm - 4pm Fri 12pm - 4pm	$145/Week
From 2 years to --		Mon 12pm - 4pm Wed 12pm - 4pm Fri 12pm - 4pm	$125/Week
From 3 years to 5 years		Mon 12pm - 4pm Tue 12pm - 4pm Wed 12pm - 4pm Thu 12pm - 4pm Fri 12pm - 4pm	$130/Week
From 3 years to 5 years		Mon 8am - 12pm Tue 8am - 12pm Wed 8am - 12pm Thu 8am - 12pm Fri 8am - 12pm	$130/Week
From 3 years to 5 years		Tue 6am - 6pm Thu 6am - 6pm	$110/Week
From 2 years to --		Mon 8am - 12pm Wed 8am - 12pm Fri 8am - 12pm	$125/Week
From 3 years to 5 years		Mon 6am - 6pm Wed 6am - 6pm Fri 6am - 6pm	$145/Week
From 3 years to 5 years		Tue 12:30pm - 3:30pm Thu 12:30pm - 3:30pm	$75/Week
From 3 years to 5 years		Mon 6am - 6pm Tue 6am - 6pm Wed 6am - 6pm Thu 6am - 6pm Fri 6am - 6pm	$180/Week
From 2 years to --		Tue 8am - 12pm Thu 8am - 12pm	$105/Week
From 2 years to --		Mon 8am - 12pm Tue 8am - 12pm Wed 8am - 12pm Thu 8am - 12pm Fri 8am - 12pm	$145/Week
From 2 years to --		Tue 6am - 6pm Thu 6am - 6pm	$125/Week
From 2 years to --		Mon 6am - 6pm Wed 6am - 6pm Fri 6am - 6pm	$155/Week
From 2 years to --		Mon 6am - 6pm Tue 6am - 6pm Wed 6am - 6pm Thu 6am - 6pm Fri 6am - 6pm	$200/Week
From 3 years to 5 years		Mon 12:30pm - 3:30pm Wed 12:30pm - 3:30pm Fri 12:30pm - 3:30pm	$90/Week

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

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.), after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school

There is a wait list for upcoming school year.

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $75

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: Sibling priority, then first come first serve based on sibling priority, after sibling priority, then first-come-first serve

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

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

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

Parents' Admission Tips

Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions

Parent #1
I was honest with the school administrator about my goals for my child. I wasn't so concerned with whether or not my child would gain admission as much as whether or not the school was the right fit for my child.