La Jolla, CA
Little Steps Christian Preschool

Director's Comments

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We strive to meet the indivudual needs of each child and their family.

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
My children have been well taken care of at LIttle Steps. I have witnessed the growth and positive direction the school is heading and am looking forward to what lies ahead. I strongly reccomend Little Steps to any families with preschoolers.

Parent #2
caring, energetic, youthful staff. The teachers really care and the school is well run. The infant/toddler room has low ratios and attentive staff. When kids move classrooms, parents are well informed and a transition plan is in place. My kids are very happy there.

Parent #3
It was very important for my wife and I to find a school that we felt comfortable leaving our 16 month old child with. We were new to the area and visited a number of facilities and felt most comfortable with Little Steps because of their staff and caregivers. Additionally the locations is terrific, the hours are good and the facility is very clean and well cared for. While they have extensive policies on how to handle problems with children (well documented parent guide) we have yet to ever hear of or witness any issues. Our child has never hit, nor been hit or bit by another child and we see no signs of any bad habits. They are also very good about ensuring that children with colds stay at home until they are no longer contagious and helped us make the transition very comfortable. Our daughter was very use to being home with her mother 24/7. I would certainly recommend this school. There is also a very strong parent support group that puts and emphasis not only on the students but in helping to continuously develop the school as well for everyone's benefit.

Parent #4
We have been at this school for almost 3 years now and have watched it grow. The staff currently is the best I have seen...a great balance of caring and teaching in a christian environment. From day 1, this school just felt like "home" to us. I feel that my son will be very prepared for kindergarten next year and has been able to grow at his own pace. The administration is completely dedicated to the school and works well with the current staff. The playground has shade and sun and the babies are separated from the bigger kids. There is also a great Parent Support Group that meets monthly and allows the parents to be involved at the school, support the staff, and provides another line of communication to the administration. The school is currently shifting to a "green" business model so that most information will be distributed electronically via the website and email. My only wish is that there was always a person at the front desk (sometimes in the mornings or afternoons that person floats to a classroom temporarily). I would highly recommend this preschool! I encourage you to come check it out for yourself.

Parent #5
Teachers are fairly competent, some seem very lazy at times, when i pick up in the evenings they are conversing amoung other teachers on the playground not paying attention to the children. I have noticed myself that communication is pretty bad. Overall the care is good, most teachers have a genuine care for the kids.

Parent #6
I have experienced a higher that expected teacher turn-over at this school and some difficult transitions between teachers. When things are going according to plan, it is wonderful. However, it seems that there is constant transition with the staff, making it difficult for students to get comfortable and develop good routines.

Parent #7
Caring, loving staff who are dedicated to the enrichment of my child. Who show a love and general concern for my child and our family. A very family oriented center

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