Summary
Contact Info
International Cooperative Nursery School at UCSD
9500 Gilman Drive, UCSD-0018
La Jolla
, CA
92093-0018
www.geocities.com/icnshome/
Tel:
(858) 455-9310
Director:
Connie Justice
icns@ucsd.edu
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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Co-op |
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school |
| Deadline for applications |
Rolling |
Key Statistics
| Student/teacher ratio |
5:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
2 years |
| School year |
09/2008 - 06/2009 |
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:
2
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Basic Stats
| Student/teacher ratio |
5:1
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Transportation and Drop-off Policies
Transportation
Features of the Preschool
| Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program |
No
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| Affiliated with a religious institution |
No
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Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.2) |
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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
There are a lot of new families this year ('06-'07), so I think it will take awhile for the parents to be more of a community. It is a co-op, so you get out what you put into it. This school is not for everybody. It is not a structured, contained environment, and it can seem chaotic at times. But it also lets kids be kids. My child is learning so much about social interaction (and with kids from different countries), he has lots of room to explore, and the teachers are loving.
Parent #2
It is not a very large space, but that should be changing this coming summer. There is to be a new space for it on the UCSD campus.
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
Our educational philosophy is based on the premise that children learn through hands-on involvement with activities about which they are motivated to learn.
At ICNS, we provide an environment in which child-initiated activities are encouraged and developmentally appropriate materials are utilized
Art, Creative Movement, Dramatic Play, Science, Language Arts, and Math activities are all included.
Children gain social, emotional, physical and cognitive competence through these experiences
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
A DAY AT ICNS INCLUDES
Child-directed Play at multiple learning and activity stations, including art easels, play dough, water tables, blocks, puzzles, and building tools.
A healthy, nutritious snack
Circle-Time singing and movement led by teachers
Small Group Time - a special time set aside for teacher-directed age appropriate activities. Usually a project or activity set-up by the teacher to stimulate learning and experimenting.
Outside Play Time - Time for more fun and challenges outside.
Story Time - Children are gathered together for a story read by one of the staff shortly before parents arrive to take them home.
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (4.2) |
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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
The teachers are quite different in how they handle the children, which is good, I think; for the kids to be able to follow direction from different personalities. They are all VERY hands on, and do seem to arrive with the appropriate energy each day. It is a more play-based preschool and the teachers are always up for matching the fabulous imaginations of their students.
Parent #2
There are 4 regular teachers in the classroom, and they have different strengths. Some are better at working with parents than others, but they are all energetic and sensitive with the kids.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.7) |
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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
Play-based does not mean that there are no developmental goals! The school needs to work on communication with parents, and they are working on it! They have been responsive to parent concerns.
Drop-in Policy
- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.5) |
Parents:
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (3.8) |
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| 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
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Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Children are encouraged to work things out, and the teachers work with them to make sure that both kids are happy with the outcome and can continue playing without further issue. There has never been a time when I was concerned for the safety of my child, and he usually comes away with further understanding of what the conflict was about.
Parent #2
The school will be moving to a new site for the 2007-2008 school year, so the facilities will be different... and new.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (4.3) |
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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 (3.5) |
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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
60 months
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24 |
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$686/Month |
From
2 years
to
5 years
60 months
|
24 |
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$212/Month |
From
2 years
to
5 years
60 months
|
24 |
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$212/Month |
From
2 years
to
5 years
60 months
|
24 |
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$857/Month |
From
2 years
to
5 years
60 months
|
24 |
|
$576/Month |
From
2 years
to
5 years
60 months
|
24 |
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$412/Month |
From
2 years
to
5 years
60 months
|
24 |
|
$686/Month |
From
2 years
to
5 years
60 months
|
24 |
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$514/Month |
From
2 years
to
5 years
60 months
|
24 |
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$529/Month |
From
2 years
to
5 years
60 months
|
24 |
|
$343/Month |
From
2 years
to
5 years
60 months
|
24 |
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$275/Month |
From
2 years
to
5 years
60 months
|
24 |
|
$1003/Month |
From
2 years
to
5 years
60 months
|
24 |
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$529/Month |
From
2 years
to
5 years
60 months
|
24 |
|
$275/Month |
From
2 years
to
5 years
60 months
|
24 |
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$318/Month |
From
2 years
to
5 years
60 months
|
24 |
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$420/Month |
From
2 years
to
5 years
60 months
|
24 |
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$412/Month |
From
2 years
to
5 years
60 months
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24 |
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$318/Month |
Extended Care
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Notes
Tuition listed above is for Non-CoOp families. CoOp participants pay lower tuition - contact the school for details.
Tuition listed above is for Community members not associated with UCSD. Parents who are full-time students or otherwise associated with USCD pay lower tuition - contact the school for details.
Registration =$75, Materials fee = $25, Cleaning fee = $40
Calendar Year
School Year
Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Parents' Admission Tips
Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions
Parent #1
No, the admissions process was first come, first served.
