Kindercare Learning Center (Encinitas)

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Contact Info

Kindercare Learning Center (Encinitas)
1578 El Camino Real
Encinitas , CA  92024
www.childrensworld.com

Tel: (760) 943-9400
Fax: (760) 943-7407

Director: Nancy Alvernaz

General Approach to Learning

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

Application Information

Applications accepted After a face-to-face meeting at the school
Wait list Yes
Deadline for applications Rolling

Key Statistics

Total enrollment 61
Student/teacher ratio 12:1
Age cutoff for enrollment 2 months
Extended day Yes
School year Year round program

Parent Ratings

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

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment 61
Student/teacher ratio 12:1

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school


Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year Yes
Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program No
Affiliated with a religious institution No

Facilities

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

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

Our program builds secure, self-confident children.

Dedicated staff honor your role as a parent and partner with you in the development of your child.

Hands-on activities keep your child engaged and excited about learning

Professionally trained and passionately committed teachers inspire your child with dynamic and creative approaches to learning.



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 (2.7) Two and Half Star
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Two Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
 Two Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Five Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Three Stars
Awareness of others’ feelings Two Stars
Cooperation with other children Two 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 -
Oral language - Free play with some structure - - n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Storybook reading - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Emerging literacy skills - - - Not formally part of the curriculum n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - - - Not formally part of the curriculum -
Time & space - - - Not formally part of the curriculum YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world - - - Not formally part of the curriculum -
Music - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - -
Visual arts - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - -
Physical activity - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - YES
Other subjects taught n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.1) Four Stars
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job Four Stars
Patient and affectionate with children Four Stars
Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her Five Stars
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior Five Stars
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day Five Stars
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate Three Stars
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses Three Stars
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off Four Stars

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.0) Three Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Three Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Three Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Three Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Three Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Three Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Three Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (3.0) Three 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 not conduct parent education classes

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

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (1.0) One Star

Parents:

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Receive newsletters


Parents' Comments

Parent #1
None

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school


Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Daily notes filled out by parent at drop-off.

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (3.8) Three and Half Stars
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled well in a way that gives me confidence in the safety of my child

Health

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

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.0) Four Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Five Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Three Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 3 years to
5 years 		15 $122/Week
From 3 years to
5 years 		15 $111/Week
From 3 years to
5 years 		15 $96/Week
From 3 years to
5 years 		15 $74/Week
From 3 years to
5 years 		15 $190/Week
From 3 years to
5 years 		15 $174/Week
From 3 years to
5 years 		15 $150/Week
From 3 years to
5 years 		15 $122/Week
From 2 years to
3 years 		14 $130/Week
From 2 years to
3 years 		14 $116/Week
From 2 years to
3 years 		14 $98/Week
From 2 years to
3 years 		14 $79/Week
From 2 years to
3 years 		14 $212/Week
From 2 years to
3 years 		14 $181/Week
From 2 years to
3 years 		14 $164/Week
From 2 years to
3 years 		14 $132/Week

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Calendar Year

School Year

Year round program

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: After a face-to-face meeting at the school

There is a wait list for upcoming school year.

Parent visits tours are: Recommended

Child interview process: None

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $0

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis  

Notification occurs: Rolling

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 months to enroll.

Child does not need to be potty trained 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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