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La Jolla, CA
Montessori Institute-San Diego

Four And Half Stars

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

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Telephone: (858) 535-0500  · Website: www.misdami.org/

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Montessori Institute-San Diego
8745 La Jolla Scenic Dr N
La Jolla, CA  92037-1610

http://www.misdami.org/

Tel: (858) 535-0500
Fax: (858) 535-8200

Director: Director: Silvia C. Dubovoy
info@misdami.org

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Parents: Rate This Preschool Parent Ratings

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

Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 2

Savvy Source survey: Yes

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School Philosophy and Mission

"The MISD Children's House adheres to the philosophy and theory created by Maria Montessori through her observations and experimentations with children from all backgrounds. She created a method and s...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

"Primary
8:30 - 8:45 Drop-off
8:45 - 11:40 Morning work cycle (snack offered throughout morning)
11:40 - 12:00 Outdoor play time
12:00 - 12:15 Pick-up for Half-day
12:00 - 12:30 Lunch and clean-up...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages From 3 years to
6 years
Days: 5 day(s) a week
8:30 am- 2:30 pm
Tuition: $8,900/Year

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Key Statistics

Extended day Yes
Age cutoff for enrollment1 years and 6 months

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care


"Before School 8:00am-8:30am
After School 2:oopm-5:00pm(M-Th) 2:00pm-3:00pm (F)
Before School Pre-pay $2.00/day
Drop-in $5.00/day
Emergency $10.00/day
After School Pre-pay $4.00/day (1 hour m...
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Application Information

Applications accepted Teachers are available by phone or appointment between 2:30-3:30. arrange a school tour or visit and receive information from m.i.s.d. office familiarize yourself with basic montessori philosophy complete application and pay non-refundable application fee participate in child interview, as required receive letter of acceptance from m.i.s.d. complete and return enrollment contract, all forms and deposit attend orientation meeting
Application Information $100.00
Acceptance criteria: Currently enrolled students (enrollment must be received by set deadline) Siblings of currently enrolled students Balancing of ages and gender in each classroom Transfers from other Montessori schools Date of application If classes are full, prospective students will be put on a waiting list. Returning students will be given priority over new students on the returning list. The Director will make the final decision regarding student enrollment. Families may request a particular program, but the final placement will be made by the Director with faculty recommendations. The M.I.S.D. Children's House admits and welcomes students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities available to students at the school. The M.I.S.D Children's House does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national and ethic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, or other school-administered programs

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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!

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