Mt. Olive Preschool

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Summary

Contact Info

Mt. Olive Preschool
14280 Poway Road
Poway , CA  92064
www.mtolivepreschool.net

Tel: (858) 679-8169
Fax: (858) 679-8169

Director: Patrice Andrews
mtolive_pa@cox.net

General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Check Mark 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, tours recommended
Wait list Yes
Deadline for applications Rolling

Key Statistics

Total enrollment 150
Student/teacher ratio 6:1
Age cutoff for enrollment 2 years
Extended day No
School year 09/2008 - 06/2009
Summer Program 06/2008 - 08/2008

Parent Ratings

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

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  3

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment 150
Student/teacher ratio 6:1
Established 1984
Average tenure for teachers 10 yrs.

% of teachers with:

- Bachelors 50%
- Teaching credentials 15%
- CPR 100%
- First aid 100%

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school


Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- 9:30 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Late Pickup Policy: A fee of $10.00 per quarter hour will be charged for late pick up. This also applies to “Lunch Bunch” children picked up after designated time. Lunch Bunch pick up is 1:30 p.m. promptly.

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year Yes
• The third year program is 5 days a week and includes additional introductory kindergarten concepts.
Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program Yes
Affiliated with a religious institution Yes
Teach religious concepts Yes
• Basic Christian concepts apply to children of all faiths.
Some experience serving children with special needs No

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children No

Other Accreditations

National Lutheran Schools Accreditation

Other Memberships

NAEYC, CAEYC, LEA

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.0) Three Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Three Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Three Stars

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached) Check
Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) Check
Music room
Art room
Library Check
Playground Check

Director's Comments

Question to director: Do you have any additional thoughts on what parents should consider when looking at your school? Is there any advice that you would like to provide to prospective parents?
Our director and staff are thoroughly experienced and qualified to guide your child with understanding and patience. They attend in-service training workshops and participate in their own regular staff meetings. Basic pre-requisites for hiring, aside from professional education and experience, are that the teachers must be professing Christians and have a genuine love and concern for young children. The majority of our teachers have Bachelor Degrees and all exceed the minimum number of units in early childhood education required by the State of California.

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

God's children come first at Mt. Olive Lutheran Preschool where we provide a nurturing and Christ-centered environment. Love, patience and respect for one another is at the heart of our program. Our developmentally appropriate curriculum is based on the Word of God, designed through play and enhances the child spiritually, emotionally, cognitively, physically and socially. Events, programs and activities are provided to support the whole family.



Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

9:00-9:25 Playground Drop Off
9:30-9:45 CircleTime
9:45-10:15 Science / Math/ Language
10:15-10:45 Learning
Centers
10:45-11:00 Snack
11:00-11:25 Playground Group Games
11:30-12:00 Music & Movement
Sharing
Closing
12:00-1:30 Lunch Bunch

Weekly Library
Weekly Chapel

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

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

Director's Comments

We offer a carefully supervised and balanced program to assist children in their learning process. Our preschool follows the standards of Poway Unified School District and the State the of California. In our program we offer a definite curriculum with creative playtime experiences. We encourage each child to grow in independence, self control, and self direction. We help each child maintain physical health as well as a healthy self esteem and healthy attitudes towards life.

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (3.3) Three Stars
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Three Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
 Three Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Three Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Four Stars
Awareness of others’ feelings Four Stars
Cooperation with other children Three 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 YES
Oral language - Free play with some structure - - n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Storybook reading - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Emerging literacy skills - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - Free play with some structure - - YES
Time & space - Free play with some structure - - YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world - Free play with some structure - - YES
Music - Free play with some structure - - YES
Visual arts - Free play with some structure - - YES
Physical activity Free play - - - YES
Other subjects taught American Sign Language and Spanish n/a
Director's Comments

Mt. Olive's curriculum and teaching approach is supported by play-based activities in the classrooms and playground that develop the children spiritually, emotionally, cognitively, physically and socially. Activities are planned in the classroom throughout the year that involve the parents with sharing their gifts (music, art, area of specialty) and reading to the children.

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.5) Four And Half Stars
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job Five Stars
Patient and affectionate with children Four And Half Stars
Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her Four And Half Stars
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior Four And Half Stars
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day Four Stars
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate Four Stars
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses Four Stars
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off Four And Half Stars

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Individualized Teaching


Description of how teachers work with children who are
"behind," "excelling" or "different" from the majority of students

Love, patience and respect for one another is at the heart of Mt. Olive Preschool's program. The early childhood personnel guide the children in working together and modeling to the children. The staff actively listen to the children. Each child is viewed as an individual and their skills are assessed individually and encouraged to grow at their level.

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.2) Four 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 Three and Half 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 Three Stars
Director's Comments

Individual conferences are held in August and February. Mid year progress reports are given at the February conferences. End of year progress reports are given in May with parent requested conferences only. Individual student portfolios are maintained throughout the school year in order to communicate and share a child's progress with parents during the school year. A designated parent board is maintained with school and community activities.A parent resource library is available for parents to use on a variety of subjects.

Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.5) Four And Half Stars
Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Small group sessions
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
- Parents in classroom early on
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year

Director's and Parents' Comments

Director's Comments

Individual conferences are held with each family, including the child that will be attending prior to the school year starting. Each child gets to spend time with their teacher, become acquainted with their classroom, cubby, restrooms and playground. Low key activities are planned at the beginning of the school year so that all staff can spend additional time nurturing and interacting with the children.

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (3.0) Three Stars

Parents:

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Receive newsletters

- Encourage play dates out of school

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Voice Mail

- Email

- Special Meetings

- 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

Overview


Director's Description of Approach Toward Discipline


The goal at Mt. Olive is to teach and guide. The root of discipline to to "Disciple - to lead". We will always strive to lead and guide the children into making responsible decisions. We will respect the rights of all children and will not allow any child to abuse the personal rights or safety of other children.

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.0) Four Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Four Stars

Food Allergies

- We do not allow certain foods in the classroom

- We ask parents to provide child-safe snacks for their allergic child

- some classrooms may need to be "nut free".

Medications

- We call parents when the child needs medication

- epi-pens are kept in the school office with parent authorizaton.

Safety

OVERALL RATING (3.5) Three and Half Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Four Stars
• All staff employed at Mt. Olive are fully screened as per the requirements of California State Licensing.
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Three Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 5 years to
6 years 		18 $3710/Year
From 4 years to
5 years 		12 Mon 9:00am - 12:00pm
Wed 9:00am - 12:00pm
Fri 9:00am - 12:00pm
 $2550/Year
From 3 years to
4 years 		12 Tue 9:00am - 12:00pm
Thu 9:00am - 12:00pm
 $1885/Year
From 2 years to
3 years 		Mon 8:45am - 11:45am
 $98/Month
From 2 years to
3 years 		Wed 8:45am - 11:45am
 $98/Month
From 2 years to
3 years 		Fri 8:45am - 11:45am
 $98/Month

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

Lunch Bunch is an optional 1 1/2 hour program after school 12:00 - 1:30. Buy 5 tickets, get one free! $8.00 each

Supply fees are reflected in the tuition fees listed above. These are due bi-annually in August and January ($50 5-day, $40 3-day and $30 2-day)

Multiple Child Discount is 15%

The 2 year old program is a Mother's Day Out program and is offered Monday, Wednesday or Friday. 8:45 - 11:45
Cost is $97.50 per month

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, tours recommended

There is a wait list for upcoming school year. • As an opening occurs, the wait list is contacted. Parents are encouraged to call the preschool office to verify their position on the wait list.

Parent visits tours are: Recommended

Child interview process: Required for all applicants and takes the form of teacher-child

Parent interview process: Director-parent

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $85

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis  

Notification occurs: Rolling

Financial aid is not available.

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years to enroll.

Child must be potty trained to enroll.

Director's views on diversity:
Mt. Olive Lutheran Preschool admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and athletic and other school administered programs.

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