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La Jolla, CA
Little Steps Christian Preschool
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Telephone: (858) 551-7780 · Website: www.littlesteps.org
General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
| Predominantly teacher-led instruction | |
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| Waldorf | |
| Co-op | |
| Reggio-Emilia |
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Director's Comments
Our Program Goals:
Encourage the child's awareness of the love of God
Develop love and respect for others
Help children learn good health habits
Stimulate curiosity and creativity
Develop a sense of responsibility
Foster independent problem solving skills
Provide an environment that fosters a sense of security
Social Skills & Work Habits
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| Ability to be a part of a group of children |
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| Awareness of others’ feelings |
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| Cooperation with other children |
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Curriculum and Teaching Approach
| PLAY-BASED | PLAY-BASED WITH SOME STRUCTURE | MOSTLY TEACHER LED | NOT FORMALLY IN CURRICULUM | CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT | ||
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| Other subjects taught | Biblical Curriculum | |||||
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Director's Comments
The curriculum provides spiritual and educational guidance to the children. Through creative utilization of all available resources our gifted and extensively trained staff will implement stimulation through a wealth of new experiences to provide opportunities for the growth of the whole child.
Our program includes:
Bible Stories, Praise Songs and Prayer
Weekly Chapel
Art/Creative Expression
Mathematics
Language and Literacy Enrichment
Creative Sensory Exploration
Science and Nature Exploration
Large and Small Motor Development
Group Play and Social Interaction
Kindergarten Readiness
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
A lot of art activities daily, group projects, not a lot of one on one activities. Like i said before, curriculum is there but could be better.
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