Summary
Contact Info
Once Upon A Time Preschool
938 Prism Dr
San Marcos
, CA
92078-1063
Tel:
(760) 798-4747
Director:
De Anne Crossman
onceuponatimepreschool@cox.net
General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
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Waldorf |
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Reggio-Emilia |
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
After a face-to-face meeting at the school |
| Deadline for applications |
Rolling |
Key Statistics
| Student/teacher ratio |
6:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
6 months |
| School year |
Year round program |
Kindergarten Placement
Survey Information
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
We believe that each child should be allowed to explore and develop at their own pace with love and encouragement to try new activites and experiences. We off a natural home like setting to help your little one make this important transition in their life.
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Our day begins with and always includes free choice activities including wooden trains, table toys, blocks and of course use of art materials. We then offer a literacy circle themed around that days book choice to include story, songs, movement and math. We then offer an outdoor experience time to run, jump explore and more. We will have open art center & tactile center throughout the day including table, easel and even outdoor stations. We have a focused math and science activity for those who wish to participate. We end our morning with a final storytime & song. For fullday we offer lunch ourdoor play and naptime followed by an open afternoon schedule to allow for the most creative and relaxed play.
Quality of Teaching
Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching
Individualized Teaching
Description of how teachers work with children who are
"behind," "excelling" or "different" from the majority of students
Providing a safe, loving and nurituring enviornment for you child in our primary goal. The fact that it is fun and educational at the same time is a plus. We want evey child to succeed and develop a lifetime love of learning and thrist for trying new experiences.
