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Solana Beach, CA
Santa Fe Montessori

Four And Half Stars

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

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Telephone: (858) 755-3232  · Website: www.santafemontessori.com

Basic Stats

Total enrollment 144
Established 1971
Average tenure for teachers 15 yrs.

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Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.1) Three Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Two and Half Star
Classroom equipment and furniture Three Stars
Outside play equipment Three Stars

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Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

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Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year Yes
Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program Yes
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Parents' Comments

Parent #1
This school has been 'doing its thing' for more than 35 years. It's an absolute gem of a school that can nurture our children from 18 months through 12 years of age. Our kids' teachers get them for 3 full years at a time, so the teachers get to KNOW our kids intimately. Our kids' assistant teacher told me that HER kids were taught by our kids' head teacher when HER kids were preschool-aged (they're in college now). That's how much continuity there is to the teaching staff, which speaks volumes about the school's ability to retain good teachers. Our oldest child is moving into the elem. program next year and she will be taught by seasoned, experienced CA credentialed teachers who are also Montessori certified and have taught at our school for more than 10 years. Wow!

Parent #2
Strengths = excellent curriculum. Lead teacher is excellent. Very academic school. Weakness = record keeping and financially demanding. Parents are required to pay for full day even if half-day is desired.

Parent #3
Great teachers, but poor administrative process

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