Advertisement
Join My Savvy Source Now
My Savvy Source helps you connect and share with friends, family, experts and your community on the best of parenting advice and resources.
Just fill in this short form to get started:
The action you're trying to perform is only available to registered users of the Savvy Source. Please sign up or sign in now.
log in now
Join My Savvy Source Now
My Savvy Source helps you connect and share with friends, family, experts and your community on the best of parenting advice and resources.
Just fill in this short form to get started:
 |
· | · | Bookmark |  |
· | Post | 
|
Poway, CA
The Growing Place Montessori
|
Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
 |
Review this preschool |
Telephone: (858) 679-1554 · Website: www.thegrowingplace.net
Contact Info
The Growing Place Montessori
13242 Pomerado Rd.
Poway, CA
92064
www.thegrowingplace.net
Tel:
(858) 679-1554
Fax:
(858) 679-7754
Director:
Dilip Walavalkar
dilip@thegrowingplace.net
Admissions Director:
Jennifer Walavalkar
Source:
Parent Ratings
| Quality of teaching |
|
| Development of social skills and work habits |
|
| Home-school connection |
|
| Discipline |
|
| Facilities |
|
| Health |
|
| Safety |
|
| Handling of separation |
|
Source:
General Approach to Learning
 |
Montessori |
Source:
School Philosophy and Mission
Our philosophy is based on that of Dr. Maria Montessori, a turn-of-the-century educator and child advocate. Simply put, Montessori revolutionized the world’s understanding of
the way children learn. ...
(read more)
source:
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
In our daily Montessori environment, you’ll observe:
* Quiet, calm, peaceful classrooms
* Mixed-age groupings that encourage children to lead and help one another
* Clean, aesthetically pleasing, a...
(read more)
source:
Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
3 years
to 6 years |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 8:30 am- 3 pm |
| Tuition: | $675/Month |
source:
Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 120 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 5:1 |
source:
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Our Pre-Primary program (18-36 months) is offered five days a week for both part-or full time students. Part time is 8:30-11:30am, and full time is 8:30-3:00pm. Extended day care is offered beginnin...
More >
Application Information
| Applications accepted | While child is in utero, upon birth, after a face-to-face meeting at the school |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $50 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on age and gender balance in classrooms. |
source:
Advertisement
Being Savvy Today
Joy Through a Child's Eyes
It was a cold and soggy day at the Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo. Cold, that is, for March day here in Austin. Of all the sights to see, my son spent most of our visit at the petting zoo. He picked
Montessori? Waldorf? Play-based?
What school type is right for your child? Is one model better than another? What does the research say?
View an example from the Savvy Source guide to learn more.
Today's “Preschool’s Out” Activity
Trace around your child's foot, with shoe on, on a piece of white construction paper or card stock. Have child cut out the shoe print and add a spooky face. Glue it to a popsicle stick and you have a ghost stick puppet!
| Comment (3) |  |
Take Our Expert Quiz
how is your toddler or preschooler progressing developmentally?
Join My Savvy Source Now
My Savvy Source helps you connect and share with friends, family, experts and your community on the best of parenting advice and resources.
Just fill in this short form to get started:
The action you're trying to perform is only available to registered users of the Savvy Source. Please sign up or sign in now.
log in now
Join My Savvy Source Now
My Savvy Source helps you connect and share with friends, family, experts and your community on the best of parenting advice and resources.
Just fill in this short form to get started:
This Week's Poll
Off the Beaten Path
Plan fun activities to do in:
