Summary
Contact Info
Encinitas Country Day School
2155 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas
, CA
92024
www.countrydayschools.org
Tel:
(760) 942-1111
Director:
Kathy Porterfield
info@countrydayschools.org
General Approach to Learning
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| Play-based with some structure |
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| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
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Montessori |
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school |
| Deadline for applications |
Rolling |
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
2 years |
| School year |
Year round program |
Kindergarten Placement
Parent Ratings
| Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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| Quality of teaching |
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| Development of social skills and work habits |
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| Home-school connection |
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| Parent community |
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| Discipline |
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| Facilities |
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| Health |
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| Safety |
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| Handling of separation |
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed:
11
Savvy Source survey: Yes
Parents who send their child to this preschool also like the following preschools:
- La Jolla Country Day School
- Santa Fe Christian Preschool
- Santa Fe Montessori
- The Children's School
- Village Nursery School
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General Info
Basic Stats
Transportation and Drop-off Policies
Transportation
Features of the Preschool
| Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program |
Yes
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| Affiliated with a religious institution |
No
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Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.2) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Classroom equipment and furniture |
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| Outside play equipment |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
My daughter has been attending ECD's Encinitas Blvd. campus for 2 months in their toddler class and though she is still adjusting I feel like her teacher, the follow teachers and the staff all take a great interest in her becoming comfortable and happy.
Parent #2
This review is for Encinitas Country Day San Elijo Campus. Overall an awesome school and I would highly recommend it.
Parent #3
I do not recommend this school. I found the teachers to be unfriendly and cold, and the office staff was never friendly. It's an expensive school for an experience that was not so great.
Parent #4
Schools need to have good internal and external communication. This is absent at our present school.
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
Our preschool and kindergarten programs offer a solid foundation for future learning by providing balanced educational activities offered in carefully prepared learning environments under the supervision of trained and experienced Montessori primary teachers.
Montessori prepared environments and credentialed staff come together to form the developmental and academic foundation of our school. Traditional exercises in the areas of practical life, sensorial, language, mathematics, science, art and cultural subjects invite even the youngest child to be about the outer work that creates his own inner growth. Stimulating unit studies offer early exposure to geography, history, botany, zoology and physical science. The extensive vocabulary and open-ended work in these areas lay a foundation for future academic learning.
(excerpted from website)
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (4.7) |
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| Full of energy and seemingly happy in job |
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| Patient and affectionate with children |
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| Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her |
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| Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior |
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| Provides feedback on what my child does during the day |
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| Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate |
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| Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses |
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| If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off |
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| Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute |
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| Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them |
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| Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn |
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| Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts |
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| Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children |
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Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
I had a miserable experience at this school. We stayed for two months, had a conference with the teacher and then pulled our child out. My child was not encouraged to do the activites that were placed out. Because it is Montessori, the children were supposed to pick whatever they felt like doing, whether it was educational or not. The children were also encouraged to do 'one person work (work alone) and not with peers. This school is NOT for the child who enjoys interacting with others.
Parent #2
My child is in a preK class with two amazing and talented teachers. Both these women are very well educated and teach montessori education. One teacher has a MFA and has taught the students art history this year, awesome. The regular curriculum includes music, singing, spanish, yoga and gymnastics weekly. Do wish latin was available though.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.8) |
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| Conducts an open house at start of school year |
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| Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year |
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| Conducts regular parent teacher conferences |
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| Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year |
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| Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year |
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| Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools |
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Director's and Parents' Comments
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The teacher that our child had was definitely NOT a warm and friendly communicator.
Parent #2
I am not sure about the avenues for handling separation as my son was extremely eager to attend preschool and didn't experience separation issues.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (2.9) |
Parents:
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (4.5) |
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| 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
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Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Outside play area is not terribly big for the amount of children who are there.
Parent #2
The school is brand new it is very beautiful, bright with lots of sunlight, the class rooms are very clean the bathrooms are clean. The playground equipment is new and in very good shape, the only thing missing is some shaded area or umbrellas by the play structures.
Parent #3
The Encinitas Blvd. campus is older than the Manchester Ave. campus so the building/equipment are not new and shiny, but they are just as adequate.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (4.6) |
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| Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable |
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| Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided
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| Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly |
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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (4.0) |
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| Screen and identify all visitors
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| Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others |
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Ages, Schedule & Tuition
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages |
Class Size |
Days |
Tuition |
From
2 years
to
5 years
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15 |
Tue 9:00am - 2:30pm
Thu 9:00am - 2:30pm
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$3900/Year |
From
2 years
to
5 years
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15 |
Mon 9:00am - 2:30pm
Wed 9:00am - 2:30pm
Fri 9:00am - 2:30pm
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$5500/Year |
From
2 years
to
5 years
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15 |
Mon 7:30am - 6:00pm
Tue 7:30am - 6:00pm
Wed 7:30am - 6:00pm
Thu 7:30am - 6:00pm
Fri 7:30am - 6:00pm
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$11880/Year |
From
2 years
to
5 years
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15 |
Mon 9:00am - 12:30pm
Tue 9:00am - 12:30pm
Wed 9:00am - 12:30pm
Thu 9:00am - 12:30pm
Fri 9:00am - 12:30pm
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$7350/Year |
From
2 years
to
5 years
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15 |
Mon 9:00am - 2:30pm
Tue 9:00am - 2:30pm
Wed 9:00am - 2:30pm
Thu 9:00am - 2:30pm
Fri 9:00am - 2:30pm
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$8300/Year |
Extended Care
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Notes
All classes based on the September to June school calendar, except $11,880/Year class is full time, year round.
Other schedule options available, contact school for details.
Extended care is generally $8.00/hour or $47.00/day. Other options available, contact school for details.
In addition to registration fee and tuition, a materials fee of $200 to $415 (depending on number of days attending) is charged.
For children who are not potty-trained, a toddler class is available which includes potty training for an additional $130 per month.
Calendar Year
School Year
Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Parents' Admission Tips
Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions
Parent #1
Met with the staff prior to registration, toured and was put on a waiting list.
Parent #2
Open enrollment starts in December.
Parent #3
Start looking early and visit/take tours often. Start in the summer, class schedule are usually more open and less structured...a good way to ease your child into school.
