Our Programs
At The Way Preschool, we believe that early childhood education, that is intentional, proactive, timely, and above all loving is vital. We believe, in curating a teaching and learning environment that serves these values. We want every child that graduates from our center to have a realistic and obtainable trajectory towards health in all aspects of their life! As a leadership team it is our mission to provide an every day environment of safety, consistency and professionalism!
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We are a Reggio-Emilia Inspired faith based preschool serving children ages 3 to 5 years old. We are nestled in the beautiful San Marcos countryside a few minutes away from the 78 and 15 freeways. The Way offers a unique screen-less learning environment so the little minds at our center can be saturated amidst healthy stimulation and proper nurturing care. Additionally, we are proud to offer one of the largest outdoor classrooms and outside play spaces in North County, San Diego.
Our Preschool Program
Ages three to four years old
The Way's preschool program focuses on strengthening and developing the following developmental domains:
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Social-Emotional Skills
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Introduction into Language, Literacy, Math and Science
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Healthy Habits
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Physical Development
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Music and Movement
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Our Preschool students learn to appropriately interact and socialize with peers, become independent problem solvers, follow daily rhythms, identify uppercase letters and numbers 1-10 and so much more.
Our Preschool class provides the students with a strong foundation and set of skills needed before entering the TK class.
Our TK Program
Ages four to five years old
The Way's TK program focuses on strengthening and developing the following developmental domains:
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Social-Emotional Skills
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Language and Literacy
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Math and Science
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Healthy Habits
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Physical Development
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Our TK students are continuing to mature their social interactions, become independent problem solvers, identify uppercase and lowercase letters and numbers 1-20, introduction to phonics and so much more. We aim to cultivate curiosity about the natural world. Our TK class offers students a solid foundation and necessary skills for kindergarten.
Program Schedule Options
The Way offers a full-day and half-day program option for our Preschool and TK programs.
Full Day Program
8:00 am to 5pm
Five Days per week
(Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
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Three Days per week
(Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
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Two Days per week
(Tuesday, Thursday)
Half Day Program
8:00 am to 12pm
Five Days per week
(Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
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Three Days per week
(Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
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Two Days per week
(Tuesday, Thursday)
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What is the school's educational philosophy/curriculum?We are a faith-based preschool that follows the Reggio Emilia approach to learning. This approach creates a co-learning environment where teachers learn with the children and work in a lateral relationship rather than a hierarchical one. Reggio Emilia also revolves around the children’s senses, relying on sight, sound, touch and even taste and smell to assist with learning. As a result, Reggio Emilia classrooms tend to look different than your average preschool with large common spaces, natural elements and lots of accessible and curiosity-sparking materials.
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How old does my child need to be to attend The Way?The Way is a Preschool and TK, serving children ages 3 to 5 years old. All students enrolled in The Way must be at least 3 years old.
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Does my child need to be potty trained prior to starting school at The Way?Children must be fully toilet trained prior to enrollment at The Way Preschool. It is essential that they wear underwear, not pull-ups, when they begin our program. We accept children who still require the use of diapers during nap time; however, parents are required to provide these diapers to the school.
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What is the parent/school communication at The Way?We believe that communication between home and school is extremely important. Which is why we use the brightwheel app as the main way to communicate with parents. Brightwheel is an all-in-one app where you can stay connected to your child throughout the day. Get real-time updates on your phone and tablet so you never miss a moment!
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What are your school's hours?Full Day Program: 8am - 5pm Half Day Program: 8am - 12pm
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Does my child need to have immunizations prior to starting school at The Way?Yes. For each child enrolled, we are required by the State of California to maintain accurate, up-to-date, immunization records. Immunization records are required prior to your child’s first day of attendance and need to be updated whenever your child receives a new immunization. Children who require updated immunizations after initial enrollment will be denied admittance to the center if proof of the updates are not submitted by the required due dates.
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Do I need to wait until September for my child to start the program?No! Depending on our availability, you can enroll at any time throughout the year.
