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Private School in La Canada, CA
The Learning Castle:
The Learning Castle (TLC) in La Canada (approximately 20 minutes north of downtown Los Angeles), Southern CA is an Independent private co-educational school offering an excellent, accelerated Kindergarten through third-grade education. The Learning Castle focuses on each student’s needs through an individualized curriculum. Low teacher-to-student ratios, coupled with curricula developed by and for The Learning Castle style of teaching, have led to outstanding results with students learning at an accelerated pace.
Education Programs:
The Learning Castle provides all of the courses of study required for four year olds through 3rd grade by the State of California, expanding upon and exceeding those guidelines.
Kindergarten - 3rd Grade Program:
Students are on individual education programs and have personal, class, and grade objectives. We have developed a method of teaching phonics and reading through writing. Our method has been so successful that we have developed a series of worksheets to be published in the near future. We can accommodate students with certain special needs, but our program is specifically designed to assist students at and above their grade
levels to learn at an accelerated pace.
Physical Education Program:
Our physical education program includes tennis instruction from a former professional player as well as group sports.
Enrichment Programs:
We offer dance, music, foreign languages, and computer classes, as well as a fine arts program.
Extended Care & Homework Help:
Extended Care & Homework Help are available.
Address:
4490 Cornishon Ave., La Canada, California , USA
Montessori Scotts Valley
Courses / Programs
Montessori Scotts Valley (MSV) provides the highest quality Montessori education from birth on, through our infants, toddlers & primary programs in Scotts Valley in Santa Cruz County. As the only child care facility and school in Santa Cruz County associated with the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), MSV guarantees families throughout the county a true Montessori experience. Each child at Montessori Scotts Valley is actively supported in the self-directed pursuit of lifelong intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth. Some families appreciate the children's joyful learning, others enjoy the beautiful indoor and outdoor children's environments, and many thrive in our warm community. We serve children using the philosophy and curriculum developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. Montessori education provides an education for life.
Montessori Scotts Valley first opened its doors for children in September 2003. Specially trained Head Teachers and Assistant Teachers staff our school. All Head Teachers hold a Bachelor’s degree as well as a teaching diploma from the Association Montessori Internationale, the original overseeing organization established by Dr. Maria Montessori.
- Nido (Infants) program: This program serves infants from 6 weeks of age to 18 months.
- Toddlers program: The Puffins, our toddler class, serves children from 18 months through to 3 years.
- Primary programs: At three years, sometimes earlier, children are ready to join one of our two Primary - preschool - environments, the Otters / Dolphins, where they will stay for 3 years and through Kindergarten.
- Summer programs: These are a great way to continue your child's Montessori education.
- Toddlers program: The Puffins, our toddler class, serves children from 18 months through to 3 years.
- Primary programs: At three years, sometimes earlier, children are ready to join one of our two Primary - preschool - environments, the Otters / Dolphins, where they will stay for 3 years and through Kindergarten.
- Summer programs: These are a great way to continue your child's Montessori education.
Holy Family Day Home, San Francisco
Courses / Programs
For more than 100 years, Holy Family Day Home has been a pioneer in providing educational development for young children while nurturing positive interaction with their families. We offer first class Infant, Toddler, Preschool and Kindergarten Programs in San Francisco. As the oldest child care center in San Francisco, Holy Family Day Home continues to pioneer quality early childhood education and development for 171 children. We are proud to serve families in the Castro, Central East, Mission, Buena Vista and neighbouring Bay Area communities.We partner with parents and guardians to encourage healthier families, build a foundation for lifelong achievement and open doors to a rewarding future. As the Day Home embarks on another century of service, we remain committed to fostering an environment of limitless possibilities for the children of the San Francisco Bay Area. We were named the highest quality childcare center in San Francisco by the California Department of Education in 2002 and in 2004 we were accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. We serve Bay Area families from a diverse socio-economic background.
- Infant Program
- Toddler Program
- Preschool Program
- Kindergarten Program
Additionally:
- We also provide a Health Program and a Family Support Center.
- Toddler Program
- Preschool Program
- Kindergarten Program
Additionally:
- We also provide a Health Program and a Family Support Center.
Pacific Ridge School, Carlsbad
Courses / Programs
Pacific Ridge School is an independent middle and high school for grades 7 -12 in Carlsbad in San Diego County, CA. Pacific Ridge School is fulfilling the need in Coastal North County for excellence in independent, college-preparatory and secondary education. Firmly rooted in academic excellence, Pacific Ridge School inspires and equips students to be lifelong learners who act with compassion and integrity. We are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.We invite you to discover what is unique about Pacific Ridge School. Grounded in academic accomplishment, we promote both artistic and athletic achievement, while integrating our vision and our values in every aspect of our curriculum. As they explore assumptions from new perspectives and become aware of their role as members of a global community, students learn the importance of finding their pupose in life.
Education Programs:
- Middle School Program
- High School Program
* In addition to Academic Subjects such as Social and Community Studies, American Studies, Life Science, Conceptual Physics, Mathematics, English, French and Spanish, subjects such as Ethical Responsibility and Global Engagement play an important role in our Curriculum.
- Middle School Program
- High School Program
* In addition to Academic Subjects such as Social and Community Studies, American Studies, Life Science, Conceptual Physics, Mathematics, English, French and Spanish, subjects such as Ethical Responsibility and Global Engagement play an important role in our Curriculum.
Ecole Claire Fontaine
Courses / Programs
Ecole Claire Fontaine, located in Venice, Los Angeles, California, is a bi-lingual preschool offering programs in French & English to children ages 2 to 6. Claire Fontaine provides a secure and loving place for children to learn and play. We believe that a child`s intelligence and reasoning are exercised through playful creativity. Play is a natural medium for children to express pleasure, curiosity, autonomy, and is integrated into our curriculum as a primary way of learning. Every day, the children also practice and experience making art, music, writing, storytelling - enriching their emotional life.
Activities in French & English for children ages 2 to 6 include:
- Astronomy
- Bricolage
- Culinary Arts
- Dance
- Theater
- Gardening
- Music
- Patisserie
- Piano
- Visual Arts
- Yoga
- Astronomy
- Bricolage
- Culinary Arts
- Dance
- Theater
- Gardening
- Music
- Patisserie
- Piano
- Visual Arts
- Yoga
Friends' Preschool
Courses / Programs
Friends' Preschool in Rocklin, 20 miles north-east of Sacramento in Placer County, is a California state licensed preschool / early childhood education center offering half-day, five hour educational programs for children 2.5 years to 6 years old. Friends Preschool is dedicated to giving each child the very best preschool experience. Our mission is to support and enhance social / emotional functions including respect for oneself and for others, cognitive / academic functions including skill building and critical thinking, and the child's innate curiosity and creativity. There is excitement and enthusiasm for the dynamic social, emotional and educational growth that occurs in the early years.
Friends Preschool is a happy place where children are appreciated for who they are today, as young serious learners, and for who they will one day become, as responsible citizens of the world. Research stresses the importance of early childhood education, as birth to five years is a vitally significant time. Our developmental, anti-bias and multicultural curriculum is child centered, hands-on, experiential, project based and fun.
Preschool Programs for children aged 2.5 to 6 years old include:
- Art
- Math
- Blocks
- Science
- Reading
- Dramatic Play
- Computer Time
- Music & Movement
- Pre-K & Preschool Academics
- Story Time
& more...
Our developmental curriculum is designed to support and stimulate the child's natural curiosity, interests and abilities.
- Art
- Math
- Blocks
- Science
- Reading
- Dramatic Play
- Computer Time
- Music & Movement
- Pre-K & Preschool Academics
- Story Time
& more...
Our developmental curriculum is designed to support and stimulate the child's natural curiosity, interests and abilities.
Cal Coast Academy, Del Mar
Courses / Programs
Cal Coast Academy is a college preparatory WASC accredited, UC approved, and NCAA certified private school located in Del Mar in San Diego County, south-western CA, that serves students in grades 6-12. The faculty and staff members at Cal Coast Academy are committed to helping their students learn in new ways, enabling them to become independent, self-directed learners, and self-advocates.Cal Coast Academy's singular focus is meeting the needs of all students. The dynamic academics, unparalleled faculty support, and customized educational plans are ideal for every type of learner. Cal Coast Academy believes that the cultivation and exemplification of integrity is of paramount importance within our academically stimulating environment.
Academic programs for Grades 6-12:
- English
- Mathematics
- History & Social Sciences
- Visual & Performing Arts
- Science
- Foreign Languages
- Honors Courses
- Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
- Homework Help
- College Counseling
- English
- Mathematics
- History & Social Sciences
- Visual & Performing Arts
- Science
- Foreign Languages
- Honors Courses
- Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
- Homework Help
- College Counseling