FAQ

Q: What is the class schedule at Learning Links?
A: Learning Links Preschool classes are designed for early learners ages three to five and are in session three hours a day, four days a week.

Q: What is the class schedule at Jumping Jellybeans?
A: Jumping Jellybeans class is offered four days a week; however, families may choose for their child to attend either 2 or 4 day a week classes. Classes are three hours a day and designed to prepare two to three year olds for preschool.

Q: When do you accept new students?
A: Learning Links Preschool operates on a rolling admission schedule, as space permits. Call 650-652-0674 or request registration information.

Q: Do you have to live in Burlingame in order to be accepted into the preschool?
A: No, Learning Links accepts students from around the Bay Area.

Q: What is your preschool’s philosophy?
A: Learning Links Preschool strongly believes in providing a nurturing, safe and secure environment for children and their families.  We aspire to teach and empower your child to develop a strong foundation for learning by promoting lessons in social skills development and school readiness.  Our lesson plans are designed to engage students in each activity with the ultimate goal of developing a strong desire to learn within each student. We are sensitive to the needs of each child and will structure learning experiences suitable for your child regardless of ability, temperament, culture or socio-economic background.  Learning Links is an equal opportunity learning establishment and strictly prohibits any form of discrimination.

Q: What is your staff to student ratio?
A: Staff to student ratio is 1:5 (2-3 year olds) or1:6 (3-5 year olds)

Q: What are the staff’s qualifications?
A: All primary staff members at Learning Links have relevant bachelors and/or masters degrees with either training in early childhood education or early childhood special education.  Learning Links requires its staff to participate in 10 hours of professional training each year in order to stay up to date on the latest research, trends and techniques in the early education arena.

Q: What is your school’s model for curriculum?
A: We facilitate learning through a developmentally appropriate approach that allows students to learn through their explorations of daily routines, environment, and through meaningful interactions with others. Our goal is to guide your child through a curriculum that is language-rich, encouraging children to become critical thinkers by engaging in dialogue and extending learning experiences that can address multiple disciplines simultaneously.  We accept and promote the individuality of each child and work individually with each student to determine their unique learning styles.  We use Desired Results Developmental Profile as an assessment tool to gauge activities based on unique learning style and abilities.