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Carlsbad, CA
Carlsbad Children's Garden
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neighborhood: Carlsbad · Telephone: (760) 729-1558 · Website: None
Basic Stats
| Total enrollment | 38 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 9:1 |
| Established | 2004 |
| Average tenure for teachers | 2 yrs. |
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| - Bachelors | 50% |
| - Teaching credentials | 25% | - CPR | 100% |
| - First aid | 100% |
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Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Outside play equipment |
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Transportation
- Parents bring their children to and from school
Dropoff Procedure
- Parents walk their child into the classroom
- 7:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child
Late Pickup Policy: Late pick-ups are inconvenient for staff, unsettling for your child, and expensive for you. You will pay $1 per minute for each minute you are late beyond your scheduled ending time. The late fee is to be paid the day of occurence. If you do not have cash on you, the fee must be paid before your child can return to school. THREE late pick-ups may result in termination from the school.
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Features of the Preschool
| Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program | No |
| Affiliated with a religious institution | No |
| Some experience serving children with special needs | Yes |
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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) | 
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| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) | |
| Music room |
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| Art room |
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| Library |
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| Playground |
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Accreditation, Membership & Awards
| Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children | No |
Other Memberships
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Director's Comments
Question to director: Do you have any additional thoughts on what parents should consider when looking at your school? Is there any advice that you would like to provide to prospective parents?
Please be aware that we expect and encourage children to play! Don't send children in clothing that you treasure -- we spend a great deal of the day in creative, sensory play. All of it has the potential to be very messy. We assume that children will get dirty and get paint on them -- you should too!
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
I love how this school has helped my son overcome his shyness and has encouraged him to explore new things and 'jump right in' when faced with a new situation. My son was shy/slow to warm up child before attending this school and now he is an outgoing, friendly little boy. The teachers are all very well educated and the Director is very hands on.
Parent #2
I am VERY impressed with each and every teacher at Carlsbad Children's Garden- even if my child is not in a particular teacher's "class", she still knows my child. I can ask any teacher about my child's day & she will know! Also, the stability of the staff is highly impressive- no turnover! Love it!
Parent #3
Love everything about this school except that there is not heat in the winter (other then a small heater I think). Other then that, the staff is WONDERFUL. My daughter LOVES LOVES LOVES going to school.
Parent #4
I wish there was more of a parent community, I feel like I do not know any of the parents. I love the fact that my child is encouraged to learn through playing and able to express her creativity.
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