Summary

Contact Info

Community Christian Nursery School
13501 Community Road
Poway , CA 92064
www.ccpucc.com/gpage1.html

Tel: (858) 748-3074

Director: Pam Haney
ccps1@sbcglobal.net

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

March 5

Key Statistics

Total enrollment

106

Student/teacher ratio

8:1

Age cutoff for enrollment

2 years

School year

08/2008 - 06/2009

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: 8

Savvy Source survey: Yes

Parents who send their child to this preschool also like the following preschools:

Mt. Olive Preschool
Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church Preschool
Hope Christian Preschool
Penasquitos Christian Preschool
Oak Knoll Montessori

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment

106

Student/teacher ratio

8:1

% of teachers with:

- CPR

100%

- First aid

100%

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year

Yes

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

No

Affiliated with a religious institution

Yes

Teach religious concepts

Yes

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.3)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

Outside play equipment

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
The teachers are great. They really know how to deal with behavior problems. Our teacher makes learning fun for the children and I am amazed at what she has taught my daughter.

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

Children are special! We believe each child is a Special gift from God. Our mission is to reach God's love and affirm them as chilren of God within the Christian Tradition.
Our CCPS family values and encourages parents and teachers to work together, to create the best possible learning experience for your child. Parents are welcome to participate in the classroom. (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 (4.6)

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					-
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

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Where I have checked teacher led- they also do free play stations. With 2 year olds- the teacher will provide an example (like dancing) and the children will try to imitate. Getting several of the students to participate gets the whole group participating.

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.5)

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

Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute

Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them

Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn

Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts

Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Teacher #1 is fabulous. She spends quite a bit of her free time researching activities for classroom. Spends a great deal studying how to deal with different personality types. Very willing to learn. Teacher #2 is the teachers helper. She is average.

Parent #2
Our teacher is excellent and always calm. I hate to move on without her next year.

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.7)

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 (4.6)

Director's and Parents' Comments

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
The above 3 questions that asked about what the school provides at the end of the school year, I have given my best guess based on how the beginning of the school year has been as this is our first year with them.

Parent #2
For the 2 year old program- this is a play based preschool with the developmental goals of socialization. Social skills are taught to the children and the school actively helps with potty training as well. The focus is on art, reading and outdoor play. This is also a parent participation school- where ideally 1 parent is at each class providing extra help and supervision. Roughly 50% of parents participate. Parents are encouraged to stop, stay and visit at any time.

Drop-in Policy

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

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (3.5)

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

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
I have not seen any of the above opportunites or suggetions at our school at this time.

Parent #2
None

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Voice Mail

- Email

- Special Meetings

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
The teacher has a specific time after pick up on Thursdays that you can have a private meeting.

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (4.1)
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

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Children are asked to bring their own snacks.

Parent #2
THe preschool is an older building, but many updates were done over the summer such as: new sinks, tables, chairs, toys, manipulative and even a new shade structure over the swings. Most of the playground is now covered with a shade structure.

Health

OVERALL RATING (3.9)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.6)

Screen and identify all visitors

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

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 4 years to 5 years			$335/Week
From 4 years to 5 years			$280/Week
From 3 years to 4 years			$225/Month
From 2 years to 3 years			$175/Month

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

This is a part time preschool that also utilizes parent involvement. The rates noted are WITH parent participation,. The 2 day a week program is $20/month more and the 3, 4 and 5 day a week programs are $15 more a month without parent participation. In addition, one Saturday a month is required for maintenance. A $25 fee will be charged for those parents not participating.

We run on the same schedule as Poway Unified School District.

Calendar Year

School Year

08/2008 - 06/2009

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.

Deadline for applications: March 5

Application fee: $100

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years to enroll.

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

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