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

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.

Quality of teaching

Development of social skills and work habits

Home-school connection

Parent community

Discipline

Facilities

Health

Safety

Handling of separation

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)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

Outside play equipment

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

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.7)

This school has increased my child's:

Ability to listen and follow directions

Ability to sit still for longer periods of time

Ability to be a part of a group of children

Self-sufficiency and independence

Awareness of others’ feelings

Cooperation with other children

Curriculum and Teaching Approach


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)

Full of energy and seemingly happy in job

Patient and affectionate with children

Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her

Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior

Provides feedback on what my child does during the day

Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate

Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses

If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off

Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute

Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them

Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn

Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts

Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.6)

Conducts an open house at start of school year

Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year

Conducts regular parent teacher conferences

Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year

Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year

Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools

Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.7)

Drop-in Policy

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

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (4.7)

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)
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)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

Safety

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Screen and identify all visitors

Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

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.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

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