Frequently Asked Questions
Q:
Where is the school located?
A:
We are in Rancho Santa Margarita off Las Flores
30322 Via Con Dios in
Q:
How do I contact you?
A:
You can visit or write to us at the address above, or call us at (949)
858-0646.
Q: Where can I get a tuition schedule?
A:
We have several schedules available ranging from 2 half
days a week to 5 full time days a week. For a complete list of schedules
and tuition costs please visit our website at
saddlebackchildrenscenter.org
Q:
What is your teacher/child ratio?
A:
There are 14-15 children in each room with a teacher and
teacher's aide, making our ratio a 1-7.
Q:
How long have you been in business and how long have your teachers worked
at the school?
A:
S.C.C was started in 1982.
We were first located off
Q:
What is your Federal Tax Identification number for my tax filing
purposes?
A:
Our
tax ID # is 93-0782055.
Q:
What is your staff training or education?
A:
All
of our teachers have their E.C.E. credential or a B.A. in child
development. Our teacher aides have units in child development as well.
All staff are trained in First Aid and C.P.R. every two years.
Q: Do you Hold Parent Teacher
Conferences?
A:
Yes, we meet with parents in Oct. and May, but you are welcome to request
a conference at any time during the school year. In addition to our
developmental observation, we observe here, you will have the
opportunity to have your child screened for kindergarten readiness by
Bruce and Chancy Educational Resources if you would like to.
Q:
What is an NAEYC Accredited school?
A:
Since 1926 the National Association for the
Education of Young Children ( NAEYC ) has been working to define quality
in program serving young children for over 50 years. Their collaborative
efforts involve literally thousands of stakeholders- including
policymakers, researchers, administrators, teachers, parents, professors
and valuators to name a few. They work together to set standards that
define what a quality program for children should be. Our school goes
through the accreditation process every three years.
We
have just been awarded reaccreditation in Jan of 2010 !!
A:
A:
Young children are socially immature. One of the reasons people send
their child to preschool is to learn social skills. If a child becomes
upset or is having trouble getting along, our staff will use this as an
opportunity to teach that child appropriate ways to express them selves
in a positive manner.
A:
Yes,
you can sign your child up for lunch at a cost of $8.00. You pack a
lunch and they can stay until 12:30. Lunch Bunch is offered Mon-Friday
on regular school days.
A:
A:
Young children first and foremost need to develop social and emotional
skills in order to be successful learners and have continued success in
life . The number one skill that must be in place for successful entry
into kindergarten is social
and emotional stability.
Preschool allows your child the opportunity to mature and develop social
skills that will last a life time.
Allowing
your child to interact with their peers in a controlled and safe
environment will help them to develop self confidence, problem solving
skills, cooperation and collaboration skills, independency and a sense
of self and others. Preschool allows this and so much more for children
to experience. What children experience at home with siblings and
parents, at school with friends and teachers, or at sports groups and
other activities, all contribute to developing the
whole child.
Q:
How will you teach my child to be ready for kindergarten?
A: The truth is no one teaches your child to be ready. Readiness is a
developmental ability. Your child will become ready in their time
just like they have in the past with crawling, walking, running, talking
and even growing their teeth. We cannot pretend that we caused any of
these things to happen. What we do need to do is provide an environment
that supports children’s learning. Young children learn through their
senses, the key to learning is to stimulate as many senses as possible
to allow concrete kinds of learning. Kindergarten readiness consists of
several different motor skills that need to be in place before formal
learning can happen.
Listed below you will fine the true skills that are needed for
success in kindergarten. All skills should be around a 5.6 month
developmental age when entering school for success without
struggling in class.
Remember developmental levels are different than chronological age.
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Gross Motor
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Fine Motor
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Auditory Discrimination
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Auditory Memory
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Visual Discrimination
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Visual Memory
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Receptive Language
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Expressive Language
- Comprehension & Reasoning
The level of these skills will increase with maturity and age. These
abilities along with social and emotional maturity will determine
kindergarten readiness.
Please see our Brochure for curriculum details
Q:
Ways Parents Can Participate
A:
We have a variety of ways parents can volunteer at our
school. Parents help and support are vital to our school philosophy. We
need parents to help with classroom preparation, collecting materials,
taking pictures, substituting, office support, room parents, e-mail
lists updates, and a variety of chair positions to help organize parent
volunteers.
Q:
Ways we Communicate
A:
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Parent Orientation
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Parent Conferences
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Information Posted in Foyer
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Back To School Night
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Open House
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Open Door Policy
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Parent Boards Outside Classrooms
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Guest Speakers
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E-Mails
- Lesson Plans
Q:
Other programs available at S.C.C.
A:
In addition to our preschool program we offer other
enrichment class on campus. These classes are offered after morning
preschool from 11:30-12:15. There is an additional charge and prices
vary depending on the program you choose. These classes are available to
all children attending S.C.C.
-
Ball Sports
Tuesday or Friday
- Ballet Monday or Tuesday
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Spanish
Wednesday or Thursday