Carlsbad, CA
Carlsbad Country Day School

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.3)
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job
Patient and affectionate with children
Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off
Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute
Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them
Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn
Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts
Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children

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Parents' Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parent #1
The school offers a bilingual immersion program, a Karate program, a dance program, a cooking class, a music class, etc.

Parent #2
I was so happy with my child's teacher. I couldn't have asked for a more balanced person.

Parent #3
Lots of promises made during the tours, however they overpromise and underdeliver

Parent #4
I wish the school had more shaded play areas and things to do, things get mundane and repetitive there and my child is bored.

Parent #5
The teaching and administration at this school is the main reason we attend. It is family run, and the owners are very warm and really listen to parental concerns.

Parent #6
My son and we could not have been happier. He never had more than 10 children in the class and he always had the children's respect. In a lifetime, a person has many teachers, few that they remember, and hardly any as wonderful as our son's teacher.

Parent #7
Students are made to feel comfortable whatever level they are at and are helped to advance from there. My daughter has a book that she works on weekly that was developed by her teacher, called the learning book. The book highlights five academic goals set specifically for her. It has been a great way for her teacher and I to communicate. I love it!

Parent #8
In a years time, my child has had 4 teachers, and some of her classmates nearly 6. It is not possible to rate each of these teachers, though each very qualified, they were employed only for short durations of time.

Parent #9
My child has had the same teacher for the last two years. In fact, my sister has a daughter here, in antoher class, and she has had the same teacher since they opened! VERY LOW TURNOVER AND GREAT STAFF!!

Parent #10
Our childn's teacher was nice enough, she quit early in the year and wasn't allowed to say goodbye to our child. Luckily she babysat when it was permitted and we got a whole different story as to how and why she left than what we were told by the front desk.

Parent #11
There is no consistent teachers to rate, too much turn over

Parent #12
The teachers are outstanding at this school! You get the feeling that they ALL really love what they do.

Parent #13
FANTASTIC & FABULOUS! My children have had the same teachers since they have started and we love them both. They have advanced both academically and emotionally. My Daughter has now entered the private Kindergarten and has learned to read in less than 2 months! BRAVO!

Parent #14
Our teacher is so wonderful, she feels like part of our family. It is going to be so hard to leave her and go off to 1st grade!

Parent #15
Our teachers are wonderful! They have taught my children boundaries that I was unable to accomplish at home. Thank you so much!

Parent #16
I would love to elaborate, but the teacher turn over is too difficult to evaluate

Parent #17
school curriculum is based on the continuity of care program. kids remain with the same teacher throughout their years (ie. our son started with his teacher in a the 3yr old room, when class graduated all the kids & the same teacher proceeded to a 4yr old room, etc.)

Parent #18
I am leaving because of the inconsistancy in"new" teacher hires. The teacher #1 is fantastic and she is the only reason i lasted so long.

Parent #19
high turn over, hard to gauge

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