Summary

Contact Info

The Children's School
2225 Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla , CA 92037
tcslj.org/

Tel: (858) 454-0184

Director: Molly Huffman
mhuffman@tcslj.org

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

Upon birth, after a face-to-face meeting at the school

Wait list

Yes

Deadline for applications

February 6

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment

1 years and 6 months

Parent Ratings

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

Development of social skills and work habits

Home-school connection

Parent community

Discipline

Facilities

Health

Safety

Handling of separation

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed: 2

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year

Yes

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

Yes

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

Our child-centered program begins at eighteen months for toddlers and ends at sixth grade. Specific and appropriate learning objectives are established for each developmental stage, building on what came before and laying the foundations of what will come after. We strive to meet the many needs and interests of each child: cognitively, physically, emotionally, socially and aesthetically. Because we believe that the family and the school are partners in education, The Children’s School offers many opportunities for parent education.

Our teachers use an array of techniques, materials and activities to challenge our students. Through hands-on experiences abstract ideas become real, meaningful and useful to children. Our teachers model ethical behavior and nurture the development of your child’s character, creating a community where children know that the group is valued, the individual is respected and that each person has responsibilities to the community.

(Excerpted from website)

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.0)

This school has increased my child's:

Ability to listen and follow directions

Ability to sit still for longer periods of time

Ability to be a part of a group of children

Self-sufficiency and independence

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 (4.3)

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)

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (5.0)

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Email

- Two or More Regular Conferences

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (3.8)
Parents' Opinions
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

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.0)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Safety

OVERALL RATING (3.3)

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 4 years to 5 years			$12900/Year
From 3 years to 5 years			$10850/Year
From 3 years to 5 years		Mon 9am - 3pm Wed 9am - 3pm Fri 9am - 3pm	$12800/Year
From 3 years to 5 years		Mon 9am - 3pm Wed 9am - 3pm Fri 9am - 3pm	$8900/Year
From 3 years to 5 years		Mon 9am - 12pm Wed 9am - 12pm Fri 9am - 12pm	$8000/Year
From 3 years to 5 years		Tue 9am - 3pm Thu 9am - 3pm	$6800/Year
From 3 years to 5 years		Tue 9am - 12pm Thu 9am - 12pm	$6200/Year
From 1 years 6 months to 2 years		Tue 9:30am - 11:30am Thu 9:30am - 11:30am	$4250/Year
From 2 years to 3 years		Mon 9am - 12pm Wed 9am - 12pm Fri 9am - 12pm	$6500/Year
From 2 years to 3 years		Mon 9am - 12pm Wed 9am - 3pm Fri 9am - 3pm	$8750/Year

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

Toddler classes also available for 18 mos olds (T/TH only) and 2 year olds (MWF):
2 days a week
TTh, 9:30-11:30AM $4,250
3 days a week
MWF, 9:00AM-12:00PM $6,500
3 days a week
M, 9:00AM-12:00PM
WF, 9:00AM-3:00PM $8,750

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: Upon birth, after a face-to-face meeting at the school

There is a wait list for upcoming school year.

Deadline for applications: February 6

Application fee: $100

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: Selective

Notification occurs:

Financial aid is available.

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

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

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

Parents' Admission Tips

Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions

Parent #1
Visit the school to learn more about the teachers and philosophy but sign them up early. Waiting lists are not uncommon.