Summary
Contact Info
Pomerado Christian Preschool
12708 Stone Canyon Road
Poway
, CA
92064
pomerado.com/preschool/
Tel:
(858) 485-1420
Director:
Cindy Meier
pcpreschool@Pomerado.com
General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
After a face-to-face meeting at the school |
| Deadline for applications |
March -1 |
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
2 years and 9 months |
| School year |
09/2008 - 06/2009 |
Parent Ratings
| Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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| Development of social skills and work habits |
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| Home-school connection |
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| Discipline |
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| Facilities |
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| Health |
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| Safety |
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| Handling of separation |
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed:
7
Savvy Source survey: Yes
Parents who send their child to this preschool also like the following preschools:
- Carmel Mountain Preschool
- Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church Preschool
- Maranatha Christian Schools Preschool
- Incarnation Lutheran Preschool
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General Info
Basic Stats
Transportation and Drop-off Policies
Transportation
Dropoff Procedure
Features of the Preschool
| Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program |
No
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| Affiliated with a religious institution |
Yes
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| Teach religious concepts |
Yes
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Accreditation, Membership & Awards
Other Accreditations
Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.8) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Classroom equipment and furniture |
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| Outside play equipment |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
It is an amazing preschool that has allowed my child to thrive beyond what I imagined.
Parent #2
The staff is so friendly and helpful. I feel I can really trust them and they have my child's best interest in mind.
Parent #3
He has only been there few weeks but so far so good although no window in classroom.
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
We believe the best preschool experience comes from providing opportunities for learning and growth through developmental, age-appropriate exploration, discovery, and hands-on experiences within a caring, relaxed, safe, Christ-centered setting.
We believe that positive expressions and attitudes should be used in guiding the behavior of each child to help him or her become a self-directed individual. We understand that each child is unique and special and has his or her own style of learning.
We integrate Biblical principles and practices into every aspect of the day and use the Bible as our guidebook for everyday living and learning.
Our curriculum has been planned and developed to provide a sound Biblical basis for stimulating the spiritual, physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and creative developmental areas of the preschool child.
We strongly believe in the importance of the family and home and view ourselves as an extension of the educational process of the home. As "team partners" working together, we feel we can help each child develop to his or her full potential on behalf of the parents, not in place of them.
(excerpted from website)
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (4.7) |
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| Full of energy and seemingly happy in job |
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| Patient and affectionate with children |
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| Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her |
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| Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior |
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| Provides feedback on what my child does during the day |
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| Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate |
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| Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses |
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| If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off |
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| Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute |
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| Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them |
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| Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn |
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| Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts |
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| Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children |
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Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The teachers are so loving and encouraging. I feel very comfortable sending my son there.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.2) |
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| Conducts an open house at start of school year |
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| Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year |
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| Conducts regular parent teacher conferences |
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| Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year |
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| Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year |
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| Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools |
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Director's and Parents' Comments
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
My son is in the Sonshine program which is a mommy and me class. I really enjoy it and plan on sending him to preschool there next year. A lot of the questions aren't really applicable to us in this program. I also do not know what they will do at the end of the year because we have only been in the program 6 weeks. Some of the questions were challenging to answer.
Parent #2
It is very open and welcoming community.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.2) |
Parents:
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (4.2) |
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| Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children:
are handled extraordinarily well in a way that not only gives me confidence in the safety of my child but also reassures me that my child (and his/her peers) are learning the early skills needed to socialize effectively with one another
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Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
I feel that there is too much sugar with the snacks offered at school.
Parent #2
It is the perfect learning environment for a young child.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (4.7) |
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| Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable |
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| Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided
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| Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly |
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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (4.6) |
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| Screen and identify all visitors
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| Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others |
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Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Parents' Admission Tips
Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions
Parent #1
no
Parent #2
The wait list forms the February in the year prior to enrollment (i.e. for Fall08 admission, the wait list opens in February 07).
Parent #3
Put them on a waiting list as early as possible, 2 years.
