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Carlsbad, CA
Kindercare Learning Centers (Carlsbad- Plum Tree Rd.)
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neighborhood: Carlsbad · Telephone: (760) 435-0001 · Website: www.kindercare.com
Contact Info
Kindercare Learning Centers (Carlsbad- Plum Tree Rd.)
1200 Plum Tree Rd.
Carlsbad, CA
92009
www.kindercare.com
Tel:
(760) 435-0001
Fax:
(760) 602-4359
Director:
Jackie Papania
JPapania@klcorp.com
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Parent Ratings
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| Development of social skills and work habits | |
| Home-school connection | |
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| Handling of separation |
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General Approach to Learning
| Play-based with some structure | |
| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
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School Philosophy and Mission
Our program provides a rich classroom environment where children are encouraged to explore and are challenged to learn, while making friends and developing self-confidence. They strengthen their cogn...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
6:00 - 8:00am Breakfast / Enrichment areas
8:00 - 9:00am Playscapes
9:00 - 9:30am Washing hands / Snack Time
9:30 - 11:30am Morning group / Language Arts / Math & Science / Creative expression / M...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
3 years
to 5 years |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 8:00 am- 12:00 pm |
| Tuition: | $157/Week |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Student/teacher ratio | 12:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
A 3-day enrollment typically is M-W-F and a 2-day is T-Th, but Kindercare will try to develop a plan that will meet the family's needs.
In addition to providing a preschool, Kindercare also offers ...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | Free |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Pacific Rim Elementary
- Aviara Oaks Elementary
- Kindercare Private Kindergarten
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