Summary
Contact Info
First Presbyterian Preschool
2001 El Camino Real
Oceanside
, CA
92054
www.fpoceanside.org
Tel:
(760) 757-5120
Fax:
(760) 757-0961
Director:
Julie Faumuina
preschool@fpcoceanside.org
General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
Throughout the year - should apply well in advance of start date |
| Deadline for applications |
Rolling |
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
2 years and 9 months |
| School year |
09/2008 - 06/2009 |
| Summer Program |
07/2008 - 07/2008 |
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:
5
Savvy Source survey: Yes
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
Purpose And Goal
Our purpose is to serve the needs of young children and those responsible for their growth within a Christian setting. The first five years are the most formative ones in your child's entire development. Our curriculum is designed to meet the needs of children's developmental differences. We encourage your child to explore, to ask questions, to be creative and to make choices and decisions. We offer an environment in which your child feel secure to practice social skills and to learn to solve conflicts constructively.
Our goal is to help your child develop competency and self worth. The school offers an atmosphere where your child:
- May come to know God as a creator and friend.
- May learn more about her/himself.
- May discover the world about her/him.
- May develop a life lasting joy in learning through discovery.
- May learn to get along with others.
- May grow mentally, emotionally, socially, spiritually and physically.
- May grow cognitively through reading and writing readiness activities.
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: (4.8) |
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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
My daughter's teacher has been at First Ores for over 30 years. She is an amazing woman - as are all the teachers here!
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (4.7) |
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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
Classrooms are safe and fun for the children.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (4.9) |
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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 (4.6) |
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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
3 years
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3 years
11 months
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Tue 9am - 12pm
Thu 9am - 12pm
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$185/Month |
From
4 years
to
4 years
11 months
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Mon 9am - 12pm
Wed 9am - 12pm
Fri 9am - 12pm
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$235/Month |
From
4 years
to
5 years
11 months
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Tue 1:00pm - 4pm
Wed 1:00pm - 4pm
Thu 1:00pm - 4pm
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$235/Month |
From
3 years
to
5 years
11 months
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$620/Month |
From
3 years
to
5 years
11 months
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$405/Month |
From
3 years
to
5 years
11 months
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$295/Month |
Extended Care
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Notes
- $50 Annual (non-refundable) Registration Fee (due at time of registration)
- $50 Tuition Deposit to hold spot (credited to last month (May) tuition (due at time of registration)
- 10% discount for siblings attending at the same time
The Preschool offers a nine month program, from mid September to mid June. An additional Summer program is available during the month of July. Holidays and school closure is aligned with the Oceanside Unified School District calendar.
The school offers a Pre-K program for children that will benefit from an extra year of preschool.
Calendar Year
School Year
Summer Program
Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Parents' Admission Tips
Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions
Parent #1
This school has an open admission policy - first come, first served. So, in order to ensure a spot in the school, most parents camp out in the wee hours of the morning on the day of registration.
Parent #2
For those without priority status get in the registration line the night before and plan on being in line all night. The line starts earlier each year so be ready.
