Encinitas, CA
Central Montessori Schools

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
I would wholeheartedly recommend Central Montessori. From trying a developmental/pure play school, to a few in between on the continuum, this is by far the best fit for him.

Parent #2
I would like more natural lighting in the classrooms. Also, many children have runny noses, coughs, yet they are still in the class.Parents work and continue to drop off their kids (unless they have fever, diarrhea or a rash). As a result, my child frequently gets colds requiring me to take time off work to care for her. Not ideal. The Principal is usally not present in the mornings. She is occasionally present in the afternoons. She tends to avoid conflicts and underplays them. Discipline problems that have come up has required me to talk directly to the principal and demand that something be rectified. Subsequently, action was taken to my satisfaction, but the principal should be more visible and procative about her school.

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Health

OVERALL RATING (4.2)
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 (4.1)
Screen and identify all visitors
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

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