FAQ’s

Ages: 2-5

Hours: 8:00-5:30 with full and part-time options.

Number of Students: 42

Staff Ratio: 1:8

Approach: We draw from the experts including Reggio-Emilia, Montessori, Waldorf, Developmental etc. with a focus on listening to children, celebrating their uniqueness and engaging through art, creativity and play.

Behavior: Never shame; no punitive approaches. Work closely with parents and teachers to prevent unwanted behaviors and provide opportunities for success.

Meals and snacks: Kids bring lunch from home. We provide morning and afternoon snack.

Potty: Diapers are fine. We will all work on potty training together in a supportive positive manner.

Naps: Younger children nap, older children rest; 4-year-olds choose

Parent Communication: Face to face at drop off and pick up, email, text, mailing list, daily blog, potty and nap log, and parent conferences.

Parent Involvement: We will schedule playdates in the park and parents’ nights out in the beginning of the year. You will quickly get to know other families and will make great friendships. You are welcome but not required to help out. (No pressure!)

Kindergarten readiness: We have a pre-k program for 4-year-olds.

Language: We incorporate Spanish and a little Mandarin.

Parking: Parking is easy during school hours. Most parents park right in front. Some walk or bike to school from home. Many commute on BART.

Sister School: Rockridge Little School www.rockridgelittleschool.com