Early Childhood Center
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The La Jolla Country Day School Early Childhood Center's (ECC) goal is to provide each child an environment that offers developmentally appropriate activities to encourage social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth as well as personal responsibility.
The 7:1 student-to-teacher ratio promotes individualized attention and encourages a love of learning.
Environment
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Safe, secure campus
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Child-centered classrooms
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Outdoor learning opportunities
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Diverse educational resources
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Curriculum
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Promotes social, cognitive, emotional and physical growth
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Encourages independent thinking
- Addresses different learning styles
Faculty
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Early childhood experts
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Passionate and talented teachers
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Lifelong learners
- Degreed lead and associate teachers
Enrollment Options (Age 3–Junior Kindergarten)
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Tiny Torreys
Each Early Childhood Center classroom includes one lead and one associate teacher, with 12-14 children per room. The Tiny Torreys program is for children 3 and 4 years of age. (Age 3 and toilet trained by July 31)
Weekly Options:
Three Full Days- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:15 a.m.–2:45 p.m.
- Monday–Friday: 8:15 a.m.–Noon
Five Full Days- Monday–Friday: 8:15 a.m.–2:45 p.m.
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:15 a.m.–2:45 p.m.
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Junior Kindergarten
(Age 4 by July 31)
Weekly Options:
Five Half Days- Monday–Friday: 8:15 a.m.–Noon
Five Full Days- Monday–Friday: 8:15 a.m.–2:45 p.m.
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Extended Day
In addition to the standard hours listed above, the Early Childhood Center also provides an "Extended Day" for students who require additional care after the school day ends. The Extended Day program provides daily, fee-based childcare for students until 5:30 p.m.
Licensed by the State of California #372006391
ECC News
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Building Belonging through Community
Day of Belonging fostered connection, inclusion, and school spirit through shared experiences.
