Solana Beach, CA
Solana Beach Child Development Center

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (4.0)

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
The school used to be an Elementary School, so the grounds are quite large, and they have a HUGE play area, where the children ride tricycles, play on equipment such as swings, slides, climbing walls, etc. There are sand boxes, TONS of action figures, dolls, play houses, horses, etc. for imaginative play. There are a few different areas to play in and the very small children have their own sandy/grassy area to play in seperate from the older children. The grounds and building were always in great shape and clean.

Parent #2
Nut free school environment. SBCDC takes allergies very seriously. Incident reports are provided for all accident. Teacher will review incident with parent and explain resolution and care.

Parent #3
The toys and cots were not disinfected on a daily basis, and my child was sick with fever and virus at least once a month. Since my child was removed there has been no sickness.

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 (4.4)
Screen and identify all visitors
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

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