Oak Knoll Montessori

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Summary

Contact Info

Oak Knoll Montessori
12334 Oak Knoll Rd.
Poway , CA  92064
www.oakknollmontessori.com

Tel: (858) 486-0346
Fax: (858) 486-6377

Director: Candy Ketterman

General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Check Mark 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

Total enrollment 125
Student/teacher ratio 8:1
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. Five Stars

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment 125
Student/teacher ratio 8:1
Established 1982

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school


Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year Yes
Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program Yes
Affiliated with a religious institution No

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"Education is acquired not by listening to words, but by experience in which the child acts on her environment." The foundation for the Montessori program is education for Character. Dr. Maria Montessori believed and demonstrated that "Children learn best in an environment of love, trust, understanding, patience and consistency."

At OAK KNOLL MONTESSORI, our fundamental purpose is to guide children in learning to develop independence, respect, cooperation, self-discipline, self-confidence, and self-esteem. These values are brought to life by the children as they experience the joy of learning and participating with friends in a variety of educational activities. Within the framework of Montessori principles, each child progresses at his/her own pace in discovering individual talents, interests, and skills to develop his/her unique intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual capacities.
(excerpted from website)



Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

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Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

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

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Free Play Free Play Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure
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



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Home School Connection



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Discipline, Health and Safety



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Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 2 years 6 months to
6 years
$670/Month
From 2 years 6 months to
6 years
$540/Month
From 2 years 6 months to
6 years
$490/Month
From 2 years 6 months to
6 years
$440/Month

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

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.

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $85

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis  

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years and 6 months to enroll.

Child must be potty trained to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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