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Encinitas, CA
Great Beginnings Preschool

Two Stars

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

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neighborhood: Encinitas ·  Telephone: (760) 942-0220  · Website: www.greatbeginningspreschool.net/

Basic Stats

Established 1993
% of teachers with:
- CPR 100%
- First aid 100%

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Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (2.8) Two and Half Star
Building, bathrooms, hallway Two and Half Star
Classroom equipment and furniture Two and Half Star
Outside play equipment Three Stars

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Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

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Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year Yes
Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program No
Affiliated with a religious institution No
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Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached) Check Mark
Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)
Music room Check Mark
Art room
Library
Each classroom has a library area Check Mark
Playground

more

Check Mark

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Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children Yes

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Parents' Comments

Parent #1
La Costa Valley Preschool and Kindergarten is offering a special enrollment program for Great Beginning families impacted by the school closure. Registration fee is also waived. LCVPS&K is fully accredited. Alternative payment program accepted. Call 760-436-2797

Parent #2
great teachers!

Parent #3
The school is nurturing and accomodating, all the teachers are warm, friendly and have plenty of experience with children. My kids loved it and always enjoyed their time there. They learned a lot and miss their teachers!

Parent #4
structure, clean, meet with parents, deal with children who have a hard time acclimating. Play yard fixed up and teachers need to be brought in new and fresh - the ones now seem itis jus a job.

Parent #5
I don't even think the teacher Comes in I only see teachers aide by themselves. I have come in at different times and raley see the teacher.

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