Summary

Contact Info

All Saints Nursery School (UTC)
6355 Radcliffe Drive
San Diego , CA  92122
allsaintsuniversitycity.com/information.htm

Tel: (858) 453-5340

Director: Doreen DuMont
allstspre@sbglobal.net

Admissions Director:
Doreen DuMont

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Parent Ratings

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

Quality of teaching

Development of social skills and work habits

Home-school connection

Parent community

Discipline

Facilities

Health

Safety

Handling of separation

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  2

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.8)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

Outside play equipment

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Playground

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

We believe that every child should have the opportunity to grow and develop at his or her own rate in an environment where positive self-esteem is stressed, and creativity and play are encouraged. At All Saints we provide an atmosphere where learning activities are developmentally appropriate and the children are involved in the process.
To provide a safe, nurturing, relaxed and nonsexist environment with caring adults who enhance self-esteem, encourage independence and offer an abundance of developmentally appropriate activities.

OUR GOALS

To provide a safe, nurturing, relaxed and nonsexist environment with caring adults who enhance self-esteem, encourage independence and offer an abundance of developmentally appropriate activities.

To respect each child’s individuality and encourage their respect for others through social skills.

To allow children to explore their environment and be active, inquisitive, creative learners while developing at their own individual pace.

To empower children by allowing them to make their own choices, take risks, and share their ideas so that they can reach their optimum potential.

To help children develop and enthusiasm for learning, where school is a positive place to be.

To foster good communication with parents so that they feel comfortable that their children are in a safe, secure place with adults they can trust.

To encourage self discipline by having limits clearly defined, consistently enforced and kept to a minimum.


Excerpted from website.

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

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)

This school has increased my child's:

Ability to listen and follow directions

Ability to sit still for longer periods of time

Ability to be a part of a group of children

Self-sufficiency and independence

Awareness of others’ feelings

Cooperation with other children

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Language					YES
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		-		-	YES
Time & space	-	-	-	-	YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-	-	-	-	-
Music	-	-	-	-	-
Visual arts	-	-	-	-	-
Physical activity		-	-	-	YES
Other subjects taught					n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.4)

Full of energy and seemingly happy in job

Patient and affectionate with children

Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her

Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior

Provides feedback on what my child does during the day

Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate

Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses

If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
My child has a new teacher that we are getting used to, as far as her style of teaching. The teaching assistant (teacher #2) is wonderful and exactly what you would want for your child in preschool.

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.3)

Conducts an open house at start of school year

Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year

Conducts regular parent teacher conferences

Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year

Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year

Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools

Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.0)

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are encouraged to drop-in during specific times

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (4.4)
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

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.7)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.3)

Screen and identify all visitors

Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Application & Admissions

Kindergarten Placement & Tips