Summary

Contact Info

North City Presbyterian Preschool
11717 Poway Rd.
Poway , CA 92064
www.northcitychurch.com/preschool.html

Tel: (858) 748-4678
Fax: (858) 748-5323

Director: Carol Fair
northcitypreschool@gtcinternet.com

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

Yes

Deadline for applications

Rolling

Key Statistics

Total enrollment

112

Age cutoff for enrollment

2 years and 9 months

Extended day

Yes

School year

09/2008 - 06/2009

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: 1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

Parents who send their child to this preschool also like the following preschools:

Poway Unified School District Morning Creek Elementary
Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church Preschool
Penasquitos Christian Preschool

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment

112

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.7)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

Outside play equipment

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

Strong focus on Child Development - Our child-oriented classrooms practice learning-through-interaction in a nurturing and safe environment. Our goal is to encourage your child to grow in his or her relationship to God, self, and others. Activities include Bible stories, academic readiness, pre-reading skills, literature, math, science, art, music, and nature. Our staff emphasizes the development of Bible-based character traits, social skills, virtue, and manners.
(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 (4.7)

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					YES
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	-	-		-	YES
Time & space	-		-	-	YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-		-	-	YES
Music	-	-		-	YES

Visual arts	-		-	-	-
Physical activity	-		-	-	YES

Other subjects taught					n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.7)

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

Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute

Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them

Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn

Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts

Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.7)

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 (5.0)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school

Director's and Parents' Comments

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
The teacher sent a letter to my child before school started with a picture.

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy

General Parent Education

-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes

-This preschool does connect parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (1.0)

Parents:

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Go on field trips

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Receive newsletters

- Encourage play dates out of school

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Email

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (5.0)
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 (4.3)

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 9 months to 3 years 9 months		Tue 1pm - 3:30pm Thu 1pm - 3:30pm	$160/Year
From 4 years 9 months to 5 years 9 months			$340/Month
From 2 years 9 months to 3 years 9 months		Tue 9am - 11:30am Thu 9am - 11:30am	$160/Month
From 3 years 9 months to 4 years 9 months		Mon 9am - 11:30am Wed 9am - 11:30am Fri 9am - 11:30am	$210/Month

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

Lunch Bunch Program: 11:30am to 12:30pm

* Option A: Monday and Wednesday - $20
* Option B: Tuesday and Thursday - $20
* Option C: Monday through Thursday - $40
* Note: Lunch Bunch is not available on Friday

Extended Day Program: 12:30 to 3:00 pm - This option is available Monday through Thursday to 24 morning children only. You may choose to add this to your child’s regular schedule and pay the additional fee with your tuition. However, you may choose it on a sporadic, drop-in basis and pay the fee at that time. The daily fee is $10.00 per day. The schedule is as follows:

* 12:30- clean up and rest time
* 1:45- snack
* 2-2:45- outdoor play
* 3:00- dismissal

**25% sibling discount on all classes.**

(excerpted from website)

Calendar Year

School Year

09/2008 - 06/2009

Application & Admissions

Application Process

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

There is a wait list for upcoming school year.

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $80.00

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years and 9 months to enroll.

Child must be potty trained to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

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