Montessori Child Development Center

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  • Telephone: (858) 748-1727

Summary

Contact Info

Montessori Child Development Center
14911 Espola Road
Poway , CA  92064
Tel: (858) 748-1727

Director: Marijane Schafer
info@mcdcpoway.com

General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Check Mark 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 March 1

Key Statistics

Total enrollment 66
Age cutoff for enrollment 2 years
Extended day Yes
School year 09/2008 - 06/2009
Summer Program 06/2008 - 08/2008

Survey Information

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment 66

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year Yes
Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program No
Affiliated with a religious institution No

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

We at MCDC believe young children thrive in an educational environment where they are treated like the unique individuals they are and are guided by teachers who love children and understand their needs.

At MCDC, children experience a deep sense of security and are motivated to learn by the warm, home-like setting that we have created for them. Situated in a large house re-designed for school use, surrounded by trees, vegetable and flower gardens, selected farm animals, and a big, grassy play area, learning at MCDC extends beyond the classroom to the gifts of the natural world. (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
Check Mark Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia

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



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Home School Connection



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Discipline, Health and Safety



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Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 3 years to
6 years
$695/Month
From 3 years to
6 years
$576/Month

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

We offer discounts on tuition if the whole year is paid in one lump sum.

Extended Child Care Fees

MCDC is NOT a day care center. Extended care is provided on the school days as a service to parents. Extended Care is charged by the hour (fees are charged while child attends after school programs on campus). The hourly rate is $3.50; $2.50 for 2nd child in the same family and is billed in ½ hour increments. MCDC follows as closely as possible the PUSD calendar for vacations and holidays. No child care is available during vacations and holidays. (excerpted from website)

Calendar Year

School Year

09/2008 - 06/2009

Summer Program

06/2008 - 08/2008

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.

Parent visits tours are: Recommended

Deadline for applications: March 1

Application fee: $200

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis  

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years to enroll.

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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