Summary

Contact Info

ABC Children's Center
12145 Alta Carmel Court
San Diego , CA 92128
www.abckidsrb.com

Tel: (858) 451-1663

Director: Sue Spangler
info@abckidsrb.com

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Application Information

Applications accepted

After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school

Wait list

No

Deadline for applications

Rolling

Key Statistics

Total enrollment

102

Age cutoff for enrollment

4 months

School year

Year round program

Survey Information

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment

102

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Dropoff Procedure

- 6:00 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

No

Affiliated with a religious institution

No

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children

Yes

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

ABC Children's Center is dedicated to providing opportunities that provide the highest quality education in a safe environment conducive to the development, learning, and enjoyment of each child. ABC strives to insure that each child is nurtured and developed to their full potential, focusing on the child as a whole; emotionally, intellectually, physically, socially and creatively. We view each child as a unique individual with talent and potential that we endeavor to support, through directed activities and independent, creative play. (excerpted from website)

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

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Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Curriculum and Teaching Approach


Language					-
Oral language	-	-	-	-	n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs	-	-	-	-	n/a
Storybook reading	-	-	-	-	n/a
Emerging literacy skills	-	-	-	-	n/a

Cognitive Development					n/a
Math and number sense	-	-	-	-	-
Time & space	-	-	-	-	-
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-	-	-	-	-
Music	-	-	-	-	-

Visual arts	-	-	-	-	-
Physical activity	-	-	-	-	-

Other subjects taught					n/a

Quality of Teaching

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Home School Connection

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Discipline, Health and Safety

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Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 2 years 6 months to 3 years			$112/Year
From 2 years 6 months to 3 years			$91/Week
From 2 years 6 months to 3 years			$188/Week
From 2 years 6 months to 3 years		Mon 6:30am - 6:15pm Wed 6:30am - 6:15pm Fri 6:30am - 6:15pm	$140/Week
From 2 years 6 months to 3 years		Tue 6:30am - 6:15pm Thu 6:30am - 6:15pm	$110/Week
From 2 years 6 months to 3 years			$154/Week

Calendar Year

School Year

Year round program

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school

There is no wait list for upcoming school year.

Parent visits tours are: Recommended

Child interview process: None

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $100

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 4 months to enroll.

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

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