La Jolla United Methodist Church Nursery School

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Summary

Contact Info

La Jolla United Methodist Church Nursery School
6063 La Jolla Boulevard
La Jolla , CA  92037
www.ljumcns.com

Tel: (858) 454-1418

Director: Rebecca Candra

General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Check Mark 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
Deadline for applications Rolling

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment 1 years and 6 months

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Five Stars
Quality of teaching Five Stars
Development of social skills and work habits Four And Half Stars
Home-school connection Four And Half Stars
Parent community Four And Half Stars
Discipline Three and Half Stars
Facilities Five Stars
Health Five Stars
Safety Five Stars
Handling of separation Four And Half Stars

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  3

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school


Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children Yes

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Five Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Five Stars
Outside play equipment Five Stars

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

Our nursery school goals include:

Meeting the developmental needs of children in physical, emotional, social, cognitive and spiritual growth as an interrelated and continuous process.
Offering a developmental, play-oriented program with a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities, such as art experiences, dramatic play, stories, and music.
Providing a safe, loving, caring place for children and their families during the preschool years.

Excerpted from Website.



Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

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Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

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

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.7) Four And Half Stars
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Four And Half Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Four And Half Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Four And Half Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Four And Half Stars
Awareness of others’ feelings Five Stars
Cooperation with other children Five Stars

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Free Play Free Play Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure
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

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (5.0) Five Stars
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job Five Stars
Patient and affectionate with children Five Stars
Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her Five Stars
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior Five Stars
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day Five Stars
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate Five Stars
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses Five Stars
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off Five Stars
Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute Five Stars
Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them Five Stars
Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn Five Stars
Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts Five Stars
Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children Five Stars

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.6) Four And Half Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Four Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Five Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Three and Half Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Five Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.7) Four And Half Stars

Drop-in Policy

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

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (4.7) Four And Half Stars

Parents:

- Sit on the board of trustees

- 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

- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)

- Encourage play dates out of school

- Shares information on matter related to our children (e.g. babysitter lists, pediatricians, extracurriculuar classes, etc.)

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Voice Mail

- Email

- Special Meetings

- Two or More Regular Conferences

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (3.8) Three and Half Stars
Parents' Opinions
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

Health

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Five Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Five Stars
Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly Five Stars

Safety

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Five Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Five Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 4 years to
5 years
$8298/Year
From 4 years to
5 years
$5601/Year
From 3 years to
4 years
$4200/Year
From 3 years to
4 years
$3351/Year
From 3 years to
4 years
$3351/Year
From 2 years to -- $2400/Year

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

4 Day Nursery School Program
4 afternoons per week - 1:00 - 4:00pm
Tuition - $4,200

5 Day Nursery School Pre-K Program
5 mornings per week - 9:00 - 12:00
Tuition - $5,601

OR
5 mornings per week - 9:00 - 2:00pm
Tuition - $8,298

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. • LJUMCNS maintains a dated wait list for parents interested in our programs. Parents are responsible for returning the wait list card and for keeping the school appraised of any changes in address or phone numbers. All of our classes are limited. Priority for class assignments is generally determined as follows, although exceptions may be made consistent with the LJUMCNS's goal of promoting socioeconomic and cultural diversity. Children currently enrolled in order of how long the family has had children enrolled at LJUMCNS Original waiting list date. Siblings of children currently or previously enrolled Waiting list and non-enrolled children.

Parent visits tours are: Mandatory (after application is complete)

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $100

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis  

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 1 years and 6 months to enroll.

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

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