Santa Fe Montessori School

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Summary

Contact Info

Santa Fe Montessori School
1010 Solana Dr. - P.O. Box 745
Solana Beach , CA  92075
www.santafemontessori.org/

Tel: (858) 755-3232
Fax: (858) 755-1460

Director: Walter Huebscher
walter@santafemontessori.com

General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Play-based with some structure
Check Mark Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia

Application Information

Applications accepted Upon birth, 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

Key Statistics

Total enrollment 200
Student/teacher ratio 12:1
Age cutoff for enrollment 1 years and 6 months
Extended day Yes
School year 9/1/2009 - 6/1/2010
Summer Program 6/1/2009 - 8/1/2009

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Five Stars
Development of social skills and work habits Three and Half Stars
Home-school connection Four And Half Stars
Parent community Four Stars
Discipline Five Stars
Facilities Four Stars
Health Five Stars
Safety Three and Half Stars
Handling of separation Five Stars

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment 200
Student/teacher ratio 12:1
Established 1971

% of teachers with:

- Bachelors 6%
- Masters 1%
- CPR 20%
- First aid 20%

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school


Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- 8:30 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year Yes
Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program Yes
Affiliated with a religious institution No
Some experience serving children with special needs Yes

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children No

Other Accreditations

AMS and AMI

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.0) Four Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Four Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Four Stars

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached) Check
Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)
Music room Check
Art room
Library Check
Playground Check

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

Our goal is to stimulate each child's natural curiosity and to prepare her/him to become an independent, self-directed, self-reliant, confident, optimistic, compassionate human being who thinks critically, enjoys learning, and appreciates life.



Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Children make their own decisions and choose the work they want to do and for how long they want to do it. They may choose to work indoors or outdoors.

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (3.8) Three and Half Stars
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Four Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
 Four Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Three Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Four Stars

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Free Play Free Play Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure
Language YES
Oral language - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Storybook reading - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Emerging literacy skills - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - YES
Time & space - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - YES
Music Free play - - - YES
Visual arts Free play - - - YES
Physical activity Free play - - - YES
Other subjects taught n/a

Quality of Teaching



Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.



Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.8) Four And Half Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Four Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Five Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Five Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Five Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy

General Parent Education

-This preschool does connect parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0) Four Stars

Parents:

- Hold social events at the school to build community

- Fundraise

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Go on field trips

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Receive newsletters

- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)

- Encourage play dates out of school


Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Pairs old parents with new parents

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Special Meetings

- Two or More Regular Conferences

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled extraordinarily well in a way that not only gives me confidence in the safety of my child but also reassures me that my child (and his/her peers) are learning the early skills needed to socialize effectively with one another

Overview


Director's Description of Approach Toward Discipline


We employ Positive Discpline as promoted by author Jane Nelsen.

Health

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Five Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Five Stars

Food Allergies

- We do not allow certain foods in the classroom

- We ask parents to provide child-safe snacks for their allergic child

Medications

- We keep their medication on hand at all times

Safety

OVERALL RATING (3.5) Three and Half Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Five Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Two Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 6 years to
9 years 		24 $1020/Month
From 6 years to
9 years 		24 $985/Month
From 3 years to
6 years 		24 $885/Month
From 1 years 6 months to
3 years 		12 $1050/Month
From 1 years 6 months to
3 years 		12 $750/Month

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Calendar Year

School Year

9/1/2009 - 6/1/2010

Summer Program

6/1/2009 - 8/1/2009

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: Upon birth, after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school

There is a wait list for upcoming school year.

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis  

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 1 years and 6 months to enroll.

Inquiries accepted from January 1 onwards.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips



Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.



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