Stella Piccolo is a nurturing preschool program serving 3 to 5 year old children. Our goal is
to provide a positive environment where belonging and respect facilitate curiosity and active learning. At Stella Piccolo, children
explore their environment through a carefully planned play atmosphere. As a result, our students focus on individual interests and
skills at a developmentally appropriate level. Additionally, Stella Piccolo uses the High/Scope ® educational approach as a guide
to ensure children develop skills in areas of academics, communication, social and motor development. High/Scope ® is an active learning approach
to education focusing on children’s interests & choices. Using the daily “plan-do-review” process, children plan some of
their own activities, carry them out, and share what they have done and what they have learned with others.
A wide variety of materials and
learning experiences are available every school day to promote developmental growth opportunities for each child. Some examples
of the many available materials and activities include:
- Arts & Crafts – PlaydoughÓ, painting, collage materials, &
sensory experiences (shaving cream, flour, corn starch, etc.)
- Construction & Building – LegosÓ, trains, blocks, marble mazes and a “supporting cast” of animals, people, cars & trucks
- Reasoning & Thinking – Puzzles, beads, gears, sewing cards, pattern blocks
- Dramatic Play – Dress-up clothes, dolls, kitchen & housekeeping
- Books – favorites Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, Brown Bear,
Brown Bear What Do You See?, and Noisy Nora as well as current titles Tough Boris, I Stink, and Next, Please are a few
titles to choose from within a large selection of children’s books
- Outdoor Play – Tricycles, climbing structures, sand, balls, chalk
- Snack – Provided daily
Classes are held on Monday - Thursday or Monday - Friday from
Location:
Stella Piccolo is located within a San Mateo County Office
of Education school site and shares a campus with
Admission Policy:
To be eligible for enrollment, children must meet a minimum age requirement (3 years by December 1st of the school year) and be toilet trained. Your child’s physician must certify good health upon admission as well as proof of state required immunizations. We accept children regardless of race, religion, nationality or ethnic origin.
To Enroll:
Complete and return the enclosed application form along with a $50.00 application fee. Upon acceptanceof your application a registration packet will be mailed to you. Your child’s place will be secured when the completed packet and payment for the first month of attendance is returned to Stella Piccolo.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The $50.00 application fee is not refundable
Family Involvement:
Direct parent involvement is not required, however, parents are always welcome to visit at any time. If parents are interested in volunteering in the classroom or spending extended periods of time, a current TB test must first be provided as required by licensing standards.
Staff:
Our staff is committed to the education of young children through a developmentally appropriate and child-centered approach. Stella Piccolo is dedicated to providing a positive environment in which children and adults feel a sense of belonging, each child's development is carefully supported, and a love for learning is continuously demonstrated.
Founder:
Leanne Runyan, Stella Piccolo’s Director and Head Teacher, holds a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Developmental Child Care and a Masters of Education in Early Childhood Special Education from the University of Illinois. Leanne completed California credential requirements at San Francisco State University and holds multiple California credentials including the Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) certificate.\
Contact Information:
- Telephone
- (650) 804-5923
- Postal address
- 65 Tower Road, Room 6
San Mateo, CA 94402 - stellapiccolo@stellapiccolo.com
Directions to Stella Piccolo Preschool
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