Summary

Contact Info

A Special Place (Williamsburg Dr.)
3124 Williamsburg Drive
San Jose , CA 95117
www.aspecialplaceschools.com

Tel: (408) 374-4980

Director:
info@aspecialplaceschools.com

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment

2 years

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: 1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Established

1987

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

Affiliated with a religious institution

No

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Other Accreditations

We are Licensed by the State of California, Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Extracted from www.aspecialplaceschools.com

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.7)

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

We were established to enrich the lives of all who attend. Parents who enroll their children can expect a high quality of supervision, security, stimulation, socialization, academics, love, and a positive feeling of self-worth for their children. Extracted from www.aspecialplaceschools.com

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 (4.3)

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

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

Other subjects taught					n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.8)

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

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Occasionally they will offer onsite enrichment courses (gymnastics, music, etc) for a fee.

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.2)

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

Separation

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school

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

-This preschool potentially connects parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (2.0)

Parents:

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Not a lot of parent-to-parent interaction.

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Special Meetings

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (3.8)
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled well in a way that gives me confidence in the safety of my child

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.7)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.5)

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 2 years to 5 years		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 Fri 7am - 6pm	$150/Week

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 infomation.

Application & Admissions

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years to enroll.

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Director's views on diversity:
We do not discriminate on the basis or race, sex, religion, color, or national origin. Extracted from www.aspecialplaceschools.com

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
No selective admissions at this school