Carlsbad, CA
Carlsbad Country Day School

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (3.6)

Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children:
...are handled extraordinarily well in a way that not only gives me confidence in the safety of my child but also reassures me that my child (and his/her peers) are learning the early skills needed to socialize effectively with one another

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Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parent #1
none

Parent #2
Dicipline is handled with redirection when the child is under 2. Once the child gets older, I belive discipline is handled in a different way that fits each child best.

Parent #3
I feel very comfortable with the safety provided.

Parent #4
There are no swings, shady sitting areas or drinking fountains in some play areas, that is a concern

Parent #5
No water available on some yards, no sandbox for younger children, no swings, very little shade.

Parent #6
The school looks good from the outside, but inside is a different story. Tremendous turnover in staff, too many to mention.

Parent #7
Dicipline is handled with care. The staff and administration when dealing with these problems always keeps the matter private.

Parent #8
The school is immaculate and the materials are unusual and neat. Not just glitter and sparkles but tree bark, pressed flowers, and items that expand a child's imagination.

Parent #9
I am concerned with a sick policy that only calls me if my child vomits MORE THAN TWICE in a day, other than that, I feel OK about things.

Parent #10
This is the first school I have attended where the director actually knows both my name and the name of my daughter. I could not be more thrilled with my daughter's teacher and how clean the school is kept. My daughter has been sick only once in two years at this school and for preschool aged children, that is exceptional.

Parent #11
The front desk is not always occupied, it would be easy for anyone to slip unnoticed behind a parent.Sick policies are nearly impossible to enforce. The same snacks are offered repeatedly and typically include crackers and pretzels.

Parent #12
n/a

Parent #13
This school is wonderful! I was so upset after reading the reviews that I had to comment, and it is not like me to write a review on any business. One parent was recently thrown out of the school and she is obviously trying to pull down this wonderful facility. So is life! This school is beautiful, the staff is well educated, the school has exact guidelines that are given to both the parents and the teachers in terms of what is expected of them, the administration is great, and the school has a TON of extras that you can't find at any other school. Really, it is the best school in town, and anyone who says differently is either jealous or being hateful!

Parent #14
We attended on and off for a period of approx. 8 months and we never once heard about weekend openings, our teacher apologizd for not being allowed to babysit any more, it's nuts how suddenly with all the crazy turnover the lies are posting. Just ask others!!!

Parent #15
Though the school facilities are nice, the direction of management in inconsistent on nearly very level

Parent #16
Positive reinforcement!

Parent #17
FANTASTIC & FABULOUS! My daughter and son absolutly LOVE their teachers, the school, the front desk staff, and I can't imagine what school these people who have left negative remarks bring their child to! My daughter has had the same teacher for 2 years. She has advanced both academically and emotionally. She has now entered the private Kindergarten and has learned how to read in less than 2 months! BRAVO!

Parent #18
The school has the most amazing program. The tuition includes so much, like breakfast, lunch, snacks, a bilingual immersion program, a music program, a martial arts program,... the list goes on and on! The school is clean and everything is well run!

Parent #19
the toys outside are falling apart. they don't store them in containers either. most preschools do.

Parent #20
I wish I could go to this school! The children have so much fun and the staff is great. All of the food is included in their tuition costs, so you don't have to worry about packing lunches or fixing breakfast! It has saved me so much time, and my children have really learned to eat a variety of food they were not eating at home! The outside of the school has a great big climbing structure with slides, tubes, anad bridges. One of my favorite parts about their outside area is they seem to change it every couple of weeks. My kids are always so excited to go. I have to carry them back to the car!

Parent #21
My child is always getting sick because it seems they do not have a very rigid sick policy. One time my child had a fever for 2 hours before I was notified to come pick him up. I was very upset and they had no excuse to tell me why they did not call me. It was a miscommunication.

Parent #22
There is very little outdoor stimulation for the 2 years olds. Also, there are never new manipulatives introduced into the classrooms. The same things stay out for the entire year, so children become bored and do not use the toys properly.

Parent #23
I have personally walked in the past 2 weeks to find NO one at the front desk

Parent #24
The food is cooked by a fantastic CHEF...my son loves it.

Parent #25
the school enforces the sick child policy. they provide each family with an excellent school rules and policy handbook and thoroughly review it with families when they enroll kids. Unfortunately, there are those parents that intentionally disregard the rules and put their selfish needs 1st before their own children health and that of other children by taking their kids to school sick without alerting the school. There is no way the school can be held accountable for these instances of the recklessness of these few parents (and every daycare has them!)

Parent #26
We did not see a preschool in north county that came close to offering the facilities and resources that CCD did. Outstanding!

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.0)
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided
Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

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Safety

OVERALL RATING (3.7)
Screen and identify all visitors
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

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