East Bay Private School in Pleasanton, CA

Carden West School:
Carden West School is a private, independent, non-sectarian, non-profit preschool and elementary school in Pleasanton, CA, offering fully-licensed, academic-based preschool for children aged two to five years old and elementary school for Kindergarten through to 5th grade. Pleasanton is situated in Alameda County in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. Since establishment, the school has a rich tradition of providing quality education in our community.

After 31 years in Pleasanton, Carden West School is serving families of children from 18 months to 5th grade, offering age appropriate curriculum and educating parents though monthly workshops to create a unique environment where learning is paramount. Our staff is proactive and responsible, while delivering an individualized program. Carden West offers a diversity of content materials and a variety of teaching strategies.

Students apply skills and knowledge through inquiry and exploration working independently, cooperatively in small groups and in whole class instruction. Carden West School will prepare students to be positive, produtive and informed citizens who presue academic excellance and who are self-aware, introspective thinkers.

Provide quality education by upholding high academic standards, fostering a love of learning, and promoting social and ethical responsibility.

Carden West is accredited by WASC, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Accreditation certifies that Carden West is a trustworthy institution of learning, and validates the integrity of the school's programs. Accreditation also assures the community that Carden West's purposes are appropriate and are accomplished through a viable educational program.

Education Programs:
- Preschool Program, Pre-Kindergarten Program, Kindergarten Program & Elementary Program (til end of 5th grade).

* Subjects include:  Language Arts, Mathemathics, Social Studies and Science.

Additionally:
- Enrichment Program: Covering subjects such as Technology, Music, Art, Physical Education, Foreign Language and Character Education.
- Before and after-school child care program.

Carden West is proud of our beautiful facility which helps support a safe and nurturing learning environment. Our teachers are experts in encouraging students to always put forth their best effort the first time while also encouraging students to take risks. Students quickly learn that mistakes are "learning opportunities" and are a natural part of the learning process. New concepts are skillfully taught and reinforced before students are asked to practice independently, and are fully supported regardless of their skill level in relation to the particular task. Students are also taught to take responsibility for their learning which includes being active participants in the learning process, reflecting on their own learning, and setting goals for their continued improvement.

Our teachers work diligently to make sure that curriculum is presented in a structured and engaging environment where students can achieve a high levels of success.

Carden West in Pleasanton, CA is your conveniently-located "one-stop" school and child care facility. Located just minutes from Highway 680 or Highway 580, Carden West provides busy parents with a convenient, safe, and quick drop-off location. Meeting the needs of today's families, Carden West provides an outstanding before- and after-school child care program, a hot lunch program, and after-school enrichment classes such as music, dance, science, computers and chess.