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year per child. They charge $22,000 for children in Grades 5-12. With tuition fees matching those of some colleges, parents can rightly expect their children to get a five-star education. Jessica Crispi, a La Jolla preschool teacher, notes that at high-end private schools, the student-to-teacher ratio will be smaller, an important thing to look for when choosing a school for a child at any age. "Unfortunately for many schools, it's about the profit, not about the education," she cautions. Therefore, parents who pay more will be buying smaller class sizes and better amenities for education. Crispi notes that private preschools will have cutting-edge technology in the classrooms, such as computersforbothteacherandstudentuse,as well as DVD players for educational videos. Fairbanks Country Day School Preschool through high school 6233 El Apajo Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 858-756-0500 La Jolla Country Day School Preschool through high school 9490 Genesee Avenue La Jolla, CA 92037 858-453-3440 Santa Fe Christian Nursery through high school 838 Academy Drive Solana Beach, CA 92075 858-755-8900 Francis Parker Preschool through high school 4201 Randolph St San Diego, CA 92103 858-569-7900 The Children's School Toddler through Kindergarten 2225 Torrey Pines Ln La Jolla, CA 92037 858.454.0184 Village Nursery School Toddler through kindergarten 6225 Paseo Delicias Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 858-756-2394 Horizon Nursery School Three to FiveYear olds 6309 El Apajo Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 856-756-5599 25www.SANDIEGOPREMIER.net premier education selecting a pre-school Private schools, many parents agree, offer a more enhanced learning environment -better teaching manuals, bigger and better recreational equipment on the playgrounds, and teachers who have the opportunity for one-on-one time with the students. The parent involvement in private schools is always noticeably higher than at public institutions, giving a strong sense of community to both the child and parent. Parent involvement is also a huge determinate in the success of a school, notes one supporter. "If you have a good principal, a strong PTA, and active parents, it makes all the difference." Whether you live in La Jolla, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe or Coronado, there are plenty of high-quality private preschools to choose from. The earlier your child is introduced into an excellent educational environment, the earlier they will develop the necessary building blocks for higher learning. Attending a school with a strong support system and an emphasis on the best education that money can buy will give your child a nurturing environment in which to foster an intense love of learning, even at the earliest age. sdp By Kelly Cochran Some of the fine Nurseries and Preschools in San Diego County:
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