Summary

Contact Info

Lambs of Faith Lutheran Early Childhood Center
700 E. Bobier Dr.
Vista , CA 92084
preschool@faithvista.org

Tel: (760) 724-7700

Director: Jennifer Morgan

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 phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school

Wait list

No

Deadline for applications

Rolling

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment

2 years and 6 months

Extended day

Yes

School year

Year round program

Parent Ratings

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

Quality of teaching

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

No

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

Yes

Affiliated with a religious institution

Yes

Teach religious concepts

Yes

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

Outside play equipment

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

(excerpted from school's brochure)

The mission of Faith Lutheran Church and school is to fulfill the Great commission written in Matthew 28:20 "Go and make disciples of all nations by baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and by teaching them to observe everything I have told you. The special focus of the Early Childhood Center is to communicate the love of Jesus to the children and their families.

We believe that play is a child's vocation. It is through this medium that he/she learns to organize thought and action. The purpose of Lambs of Faith Lutheran Early Childhood Center is to give your child a Christ-centered environment to foster self-esteem and to develop emotional, cognitive, social, physical, and spiritual growth.

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

(excerpted from brochure)
9:00 Arrival
9:15 Open Circle & Jesus Time
9:30 Work/Play Activities (teachers interact with the children in small groups, or the child explores various interest centers in the "Big Room")
10:15 Snack Time
10:30 Enrichment Circle
10:45 Outside Play Activities
11:45 Closing Circle
12:00 Dismissal

Extended Care Hours are also available from 6:30 - 9:00am and from 12:00-6:00pm.

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 (3.3)

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

Awareness of others’ feelings

Cooperation with other children

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

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
The 'predominately teacher-led' activities I am referring to occur during 'circle-time'. Stories are read and kids answer questions about them. The kids sing songs (led by the teacher) and finger-play along.

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.2)

Full of energy and seemingly happy in job

Patient and affectionate with children

Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her

Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior

Provides feedback on what my child does during the day

Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate

Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses

If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.8)

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 (3.0)

Parents:

- Fundraise

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Receive newsletters

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
None that I know of - I;m not sure we have a parent community?

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Email

- Special Meetings

- 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 well in a way that gives me confidence in the safety of my child

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.7)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.5)

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 2 years 6 months to 5 years 6 months		Tue 9:00am - 12:00pm Thu 9:00am - 12:00pm	$173/Month
From 2 years 6 months to 5 years 6 months			$685/Month
From 2 years 6 months to --			$408/Month
From 2 years 6 months to 5 years 6 months		Mon 9:00am - 12:00pm Wed 9:00am - 12:00pm Fri 9:00am - 12:00pm	$235/Month

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

This information is excerpted from the school's 2006 - 2007 registration packet.
Extended care hours are offered between 6:30 and 9:00am, and from 12:00 to 6:00pm. The hourly cost of extended care is $3.80. An Annual Registration Fee of $85 applies to all registrations. A 5% tuition discount is given to additional preschool children of the same family. Extended care is discounted for the second child in the same family. No discounts are given on the five full-day plan.

Calendar Year

School Year

Year round program

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school

There is no wait list for upcoming school year.

Parent visits tours are: Recommended

Child interview process: None

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $0

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

Notification occurs: Immediately

Parents must submit deposit within the following timeframe of receiving notification of acceptance: Prior to enrollment becoming official

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years and 6 months to enroll.

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Director's views on diversity:
Lambs of Faith Early Childhood Center is open to any child regardless of race, creed or nationality.

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
I enrolled early.