Summary

Contact Info

La Petite Academy (Vista-Shadowridge)
725 Shadowridge
Vista , CA 92083
www.lapetite.com

Tel: (760) 727-0648

Director: Tiffany Kalick

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

After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school

Wait list

Yes

Deadline for applications

Rolling

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment

3 years

School year

Year round program

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

Home-school connection

Parent community

Discipline

Facilities

Health

Safety

Handling of separation

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed: 1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (2.5)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

(excerpted from brochure)

We recognize our responsibility for growing children's social, intellectual, emotional, and physical capacities from infancy to school age. We put children first, respecting each child as a valued and unique individual with distinct interests and opinions. We are sensitive to children's varying abilities and learning styles. We recognize the invaluable role parents and teachers have in the developmental well-being of the children.

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

(excerpted from brochure)

Your preschooler's day at La Petite Academy includes: Circle Time, Theme-related Learning Center Activity Time, Literacy and Language Enrichment Activities, Music and Movement, Outdoor Play, Lunch and Quiet Time.

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

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

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (2.5)

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 (4.0)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Parents in classrooms early on

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are not encouraged to drop-in

General Parent Education

-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes

-This preschool does not connect parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0)

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Phone Calls

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (1.2)
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled poorly in a way that makes me concerned about the safety of my child

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.5)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Safety

OVERALL RATING (2.5)

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 3 years to 5 years			$82/Week
From 3 years to 5 years			$122/Week
From 3 years to 5 years			$163/Week
From 3 years to 5 years			$57/Week
From 3 years to 5 years			$86/Week
From 3 years to 5 years			$114/Week

Calendar Year

School Year

Year round program

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school

There is a wait list for upcoming school year. • Via telephone when space becomes available.

Parent visits tours are: Recommended

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $0

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 3 years to enroll.

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.