Encinitas Child Development Center

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Summary

Contact Info

Encinitas Child Development Center
121 N. El Camino Real Suite C
Encinitas , CA  92024
www.encinitaschilddevelopmentcenter.com

Tel: (760) 753-4468
Fax: (760) 334-0391

Director: Julie White
ecdc@cox.net

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 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

Key Statistics

Total enrollment 40
Student/teacher ratio 6:1
Extended day Yes
School year Year round program

Survey Information

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment 40
Student/teacher ratio 6:1
Established 1985

% of teachers with:

- Bachelors 75%
- Teaching credentials 100%
- CPR 100%
- First aid 100%

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school


Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- 7:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Late Pickup Policy: $1.00 / minute after 6 pm

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year Yes
Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program No
Affiliated with a religious institution No
Some experience serving children with special needs Yes
• We work with the ARC of San Diego integrating children with speech delays. For 2 hours/day, children (age 2) work one on one with a speech and language specialist aquiring new communication strategies.

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children No

Facilities Include:

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

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

Encinitas Child Development Center offers an educational preschool program for children from 2 to 5 years old. Focusing on the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of children we have provided ?centers? to allow children the opportunity to explore, to experience, and most important, to succeed. The children do not need to be toilet trained, but must be mentally and physically able participate in our program.

Encinitas Child Development Center provides a variety of developmentally appropriate activities because we believe that each child has unique interests, experiences, and abilities. The environment, schedule, and expectations for children's behavior and learning, encourages teachers to respect and value differences among children.
(excerpted from website)



Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Encinitas Child Development Center's schedule starts at 8:30 a.m. The entire school meets for an interactive Circle Time to discuss the day's activities, weekly theme, and anything pertinent for the day. We also read stories, sing songs, and share.

Circle time provides an opportunity for children to develop a sense of belonging to a group. Social Skills are enhanced when children learn to share ideas and listen to the ideas of others. Activities are presented daily to provide children with opportunities to develop skills in the area of dramatic play, science, cooking, math, blocks, art, and language development.



Snack is served at 9 a.m., then we divide into our individual classes and start centers. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. and from 12:00 pm until 12:45 pm, we play outside. Half-day children are picked up at 12:30pm., and we begin naptime with a small circle and a story. Quiet activities and/or outdoor play is available for children as they wake up from their nap. Afternoon snack is served at 3:30 p.m. Afternoon activities are less structured and provide children with different choices until 4:45 p.m.. when we have circle time again to review the days activities and wind down.
(excerpted from website)

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

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

Director's Comments

Equally important to learning appropriate pre-kindergarten skills, we believe that by encouraging positive social interactions and enhancing each child's self-esteem, we prepare children to begin their academic journey with the curiosity to learn and the confidence to succeed.

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 - Free play with some structure Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - Free play with some structure Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Storybook reading - Free play with some structure Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Emerging literacy skills - Free play with some structure Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - Free play with some structure Predominantly teacher-led instruction - YES
Time & space - Free play with some structure Predominantly teacher-led instruction - YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world - Free play with some structure Predominantly teacher-led instruction - YES
Music - Free play with some structure - - YES
Visual arts - Free play with some structure Predominantly teacher-led instruction - YES
Physical activity Free play Free play with some structure - - YES
Other subjects taught Sign Language, Cooking, & Gymnastics n/a
Director's Comments

Our goal is to have each child enter their school age years with the excitement and desire to learn and the proper social skills to ensure success. While promoting and practicing positive social interactions, we encourage hands-on learning through the use of developmentally appropriate activities.

Quality of Teaching

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Individualized Teaching


Description of how teachers work with children who are
"behind," "excelling" or "different" from the majority of students

We are committed to working with each child identifying strengths and exploring new ways to introduce learning techniques.

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 to
5 years 		15 $410/Month
From 2 years to
5 years 		15 $470/Month
From 2 years to
5 years 		15 $510/Month
From 2 years to
5 years 		15 $590/Month
From 2 years to
5 years 		15 $450/Month
From 2 years to
5 years 		15 $530/Month
From 2 years to
5 years 		15 $600/Month
From 2 years to
5 years 		15 $690/Month
From 2 years to
5 years 		15 $490/Month
From 2 years to
5 years 		15 $590/Month
From 2 years to
5 years 		15 $770/Month
From 2 years to
5 years 		15 $690/Month

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Calendar Year

School Year

Year round program

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.

Parent visits tours are: Recommended

Child interview process: Possible, at school's discretion and takes the form of director-child

Parent interview process: Director-parent

Application fee: $0

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis  

Notification occurs: Rolling

Age/Child Requirements

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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