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San Diego, CA
Carmel Mountain Preschool
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neighborhood: Rancho Penasquitos · Telephone: (858) 484-4877 · Website: www.carmelmountainpreschool.com
Contact Info
Carmel Mountain Preschool
9510 Carmel Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA
92129
www.carmelmountainpresc...
Tel:
(858) 484-4877
Fax:
(858) 484-7443
Director:
Donna Taconi
gretchen@carmelmountainpreschool.com
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
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School Philosophy and Mission
A child's preschool years are among the most important years for literacy development. Our curriculum is built around a wide variety of activities designed to develop vocabulary, letter recognition, ...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
School opens at 6:30am.
Drop off may be at the parent's convenience. Morning snack is served at 8:45am.
Morning curriculum time begins at 9:00am and includes circle time, early literacy curriculum,...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
3 years
to 5 years |
| Days: | 2 day(s) a week 6:30 am- 6:00 pm |
| Tuition: | $484/Month |
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Key Statistics
| School year | Year round program |
| Student/teacher ratio | 12:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $125 |
| Acceptance criteria: | By age, classroom and availability |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Sunset Hills Elementary
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