Summary

Contact Info

Montessori School of La Jolla (Soledad Mtn. Rd.)
6540 Soledad Mountain Road
La Jolla , CA 92037
montessorilajolla.com/index.htm

Tel: (858) 454-5199

Director: Shannon Bingham
MontessoriLaJolla@sbcglobal.net

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 face-to-face meeting at the school

Wait list

Yes

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment

1 years and 6 months

Extended day

Yes

Survey Information

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Established

1975

Features of the Preschool

Affiliated with a religious institution

No

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

Environment richly prepared

Children progress at their own rate

Freedom of choice with responsibility

Self-teaching manipulative materials

Character and personality development

Building a positive self-image

Children responsible for themselves and the environment

Recognition of sensitive periods for learning

Sensory-based learning

Self control through lessons in grace and courtesy

Control-of-error built into lessons

Utilizing mixed age groups for positive behavior consequences

Self discipline through work

An interrelated curriculum

Stimulate left and right brain integration

Encourage movement necessary for neuro-muscular development

Individual as well as group interactions

Non-judgmental approach

Appreciation of all life

Inner peace and satisfaction through education

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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

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

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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 1 years 6 months to 3 years			$7900/Year
From 1 years 6 months to 3 years			$8300/Year
From 1 years 6 months to 3 years			$7800/Year
From 1 years 6 months to 3 years			$8200/Year
From 1 years 6 months to 3 years			$9250/Year
From 3 years to 6 years			$5900/Year
From 3 years to 6 years			$6300/Year
From 3 years to 6 years			$6600/Year
From 3 years to 6 years			$6100/Year
From 3 years to 6 years			$7250/Year
From 3 years to 6 years			$6400/Year
From 1 years 6 months to 3 years			$7400/Year

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: After a face-to-face meeting at the school

There is a wait list for upcoming school year.

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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