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La Jolla, CA
The Children's School

Three Stars

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

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Telephone: (858) 454-0184  · Website: tcslj.org/

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The Children's School
2225 Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA  92037

http://tcslj.org/

Tel: (858) 454-0184

Director: Molly Huffman
mhuffman@tcslj.org

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Parents: Rate This Preschool Parent Ratings

Development of social skills and work habits
Four Stars
Home-school connection
Four Stars
Discipline
Three and Half Stars
Facilities
Five Stars
Health
Four Stars
Safety
Three Stars
Handling of separation
Four Stars

Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 2

Savvy Source survey: Yes

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General Approach to Learning

Checked Play-based with some structure

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School Philosophy and Mission

Our child-centered program begins at eighteen months for toddlers and ends at sixth grade. Specific and appropriate learning objectives are established for each developmental stage, building on what c...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages From 4 years to
5 years
Days: 5 day(s) a week
 
Tuition: $12,900/Year

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Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment1 years and 6 months

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care


Toddler classes also available for 18 mos olds (T/TH only) and 2 year olds (MWF):
2 days a week
TTh, 9:30-11:30AM $4,250
3 days a week
MWF, 9:00AM-12:00PM $6,500
3 days a week
M, 9:00AM-12:...
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Application Information

Applications accepted Upon birth, after a face-to-face meeting at the school
Wait listYes
Deadline for applicationsFebruary 6
Application Information $100
Acceptance criteria: Selective

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