Summary
Contact Info
Montessori Institute-San Diego
8745 La Jolla Scenic Dr N
La Jolla
, CA
92037-1610
www.misdami.org/
Tel:
(858) 535-0500
Fax:
(858) 535-8200
Director:
Director: Silvia C. Dubovoy
info@misdami.org
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
Teachers are available by phone or appointment between 2:30-3:30.
arrange a school tour or visit and receive information from m.i.s.d. office
familiarize yourself with basic montessori philosophy
complete application and pay non-refundable application fee
participate in child interview, as required
receive letter of acceptance from m.i.s.d.
complete and return enrollment contract, all forms and deposit
attend orientation meeting |
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
1 years and 6 months |
Parent Ratings
| Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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| Quality of teaching |
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| Development of social skills and work habits |
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| Home-school connection |
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| Parent community |
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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:
2
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0) |
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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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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) |
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| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) |
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| Music room |
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| Art room |
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| Library |
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Playground
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
This school is small and offers smaller class sizes for better attention toward each child. It is fully bi-lingual (Spanish/English) and they adhere to their language roles throughout their interactions with each child, regardless of the child's preference. This gives the children a much better understanding of each language and a more natural learning style for each. Unfortunately, they have never actually offered the before and after school care hours that they advertise as having available. The classrooms are clean, laid out efficiently, and the children have many choices for exploratory learning with the requisite Montessori equipment/tools/learning stations.
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
"The MISD Children's House adheres to the philosophy and theory created by Maria Montessori through her observations and experimentations with children from all backgrounds. She created a method and scientifically designed educational tools that respond to the specific stages of development universal to all children. Using this method we are able to provide a safe and stimulating environment which, through discovery and exploration, allows children to develop lifetime social, physical, emotional, and spiritual attitudes that lay a solid foundation for a socially responsible adulthood. The end result of such an education is an independent, self-confident, child with a love of learning.
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Excerpted from the preschool's website
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
"Primary
8:30 - 8:45 Drop-off
8:45 - 11:40 Morning work cycle (snack offered throughout morning)
11:40 - 12:00 Outdoor play time
12:00 - 12:15 Pick-up for Half-day
12:00 - 12:30 Lunch and clean-up for Full Day
12:30 - 2:30 Afternoon work cycle and/or nap time
2:30 - 2:45 Pick-up
TODDLER PROGRAM
8:45 - 9:00 Drop-off
9:00 - 11:15 Uninterrupted work cycle, including group lessons
11:15 - 11:40 Community Lunch
11:40 - 12:00 Outdoor play time
12:00 - 12:15 Pick-up for half-day children
12:00 - 2:15 Afternoon work cycle and/or nap time
2:15 - 2:30 Outdoor play time
2:30 - 2:45 Pick-up
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Excerpted from the preschool's website
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (3.8) |
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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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Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
My child's first Spanish-speaking toddler classroom teacher is highly recommended.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.8) |
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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
"open door policy" is for OBSERVATION only -- from outside of the classroom. We are not encouraged to enter the classroom during school hours, at all. My child does not have seperation issues, so I cannot adequately rate their policies and methodology. Also, I am unaware of their methods for transition to elementary and/or advising.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (1.0) |
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (4.4) |
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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
Parents participate in providing the healthy snacks for the classrooms.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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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 (5.0) |
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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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Ages, Schedule & Tuition
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages |
Class Size |
Days |
Tuition |
From
3 years
to
6 years
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$8900/Year |
From
3 years
to
6 years
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$6950/Year |
From
3 years
to
6 years
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$7550/Year |
From
3 years
to
6 years
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$5800/Year |
From
1 years
6 months
to
3 years
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$8950/Year |
From
1 years
6 months
to
3 years
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$7000/Year |
From
1 years
6 months
to
3 years
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$7600/Year |
From
1 years
6 months
to
3 years
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$5850/Year |
Extended Care
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Notes
"Before School 8:00am-8:30am
After School 2:oopm-5:00pm(M-Th) 2:00pm-3:00pm (F)
Before School Pre-pay $2.00/day
Drop-in $5.00/day
Emergency $10.00/day
After School Pre-pay $4.00/day (1 hour minimum)
Drop-in $6.00/day (1 hour minimum)
Emergency $15.00/day (1 hour minimum)
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Excerpted from the preschool's website-"Before School 8:00am-8:30am
After School 2:oopm-5:00pm(M-Th) 2:00pm-3:00pm (F)
Before School Pre-pay $2.00/day
Drop-in $5.00/day
Emergency $10.00/day
After School Pre-pay $4.00/day (1 hour minimum)
Drop-in $6.00/day (1 hour minimum)
Emergency $15.00/day (1 hour minimum)
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Excerpted from the preschool's website-"Before School 8:00am-8:30am
After School 2:oopm-5:00pm(M-Th) 2:00pm-3:00pm (F)
Before School Pre-pay $2.00/day
Drop-in $5.00/day
Emergency $10.00/day
After School Pre-pay $4.00/day (1 hour minimum)
Drop-in $6.00/day (1 hour minimum)
Emergency $15.00/day (1 hour minimum)
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Excerpted from the preschool's website-"Before School 8:00am-8:30am
After School 2:oopm-5:00pm(M-Th) 2:00pm-3:00pm (F)
Before School Pre-pay $2.00/day
Drop-in $5.00/day
Emergency $10.00/day
After School Pre-pay $4.00/day (1 hour minimum)
Drop-in $6.00/day (1 hour minimum)
Emergency $15.00/day (1 hour minimum)
"
Excerpted from the preschool's website-"Before School 8:00am-8:30am
After School 2:oopm-5:00pm(M-Th) 2:00pm-3:00pm (F)
Before School Pre-pay $2.00/day
Drop-in $5.00/day
Emergency $10.00/day
After School Pre-pay $4.00/day (1 hour minimum)
Drop-in $6.00/day (1 hour minimum)
Emergency $15.00/day (1 hour minimum)
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Excerpted from the preschool's website
Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Parents' Admission Tips
Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions
Parent #1
Introduced my child to the administrator, which may have given her insight as to how well she would do in the classrooms.
