Turtle Rock Private School and Kindergarten

1 Concordia West, Irvine, CA, 92612-0926 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Turtle Rock Preschool and Kindergarten was founded in 1979. Turtle Rock Preschool and Kindergarten cherishes the notion of providing a developmental program, that follows a strong academic curriculum within a warm and supportive environment in order for children to grow to their best potential. The school is developmentally oriented following a strong academic curriculum with primary emphasis on the individual child. The classrooms are center-based with new activities planned regularly. Rooms are designed so that children have numerous choices within an environment of maximum learning. Teachers act primarily as facilitators encouraging a strong partnership between the home and school. Turtle Rock takes infants through Kindergarten and provides a full day from 7 AM to 6 PM. Full day and half day programs are offered as well as M-F, Tues-Thurs or Mon-Wed-Fri. ...

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School Overview:

 
Turtle Rock Private School And Kindergarten
School Type Early Childhood / Day Care
School Membership(s) National Association for the Education of Young Children
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - Kindergarten
Programs for Learning Differences Yes
Year Founded 1979
County Orange County, CA
Student Body
Total Students 208 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color 2% 40%
Students by Grade
Nursery - 17 students
Pre-K - 179 students
Kind - 29 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 30 teachers
Average Class Size 20
Classroom dress code Casual
This School
(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:85 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 202 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Varies depending on program. Available options include M-F (fullday and half day), Tues-Thurs (full day and half day), Mon-Wed-Fri (full day and half day)
Acceptance Rate 60%
Head of School Michelle Gjertsen
Admissions Director Kristen Bold
Admissions Associate Anna

School Notes:

  • Turtle Rock Preschool and Kindergarten was founded in 1979.
  • Many teachers have been at the school over 15 years.
  • New upgrades to facility annually.
  • Turtle Rock Preschool and Kindergarten cherishes the notion of providing a developmental program, that follows a strong academic curriculum within a warm and supportive environment in order for children to grow to their best potential.
  • The school is developmentally oriented following a strong academic curriculum with primary emphasis on the individual child.
  • The classrooms are center-based with new activities planned regularly. Rooms are designed so that children have numerous choices within an environment of maximum learning.
  • Teachers act primarily as facilitators encouraging a strong partnership between the home and school.
  • Turtle Rock takes infants through Kindergarten and provides a full day from 7 AM to 6 PM. Full day and half day programs are offered as well as M-F, Tues-Thurs or Mon-Wed-Fri.
  • Profile last updated: 01/15/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (92612)
School Zip (92612)
(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 41,051 people 33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 74% 32%
Population Average Age 28 years old 33 years old
Average Household size 2.5 persons 2.8 persons
Median Household Income $60,257 $51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.6 rooms 4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 29 years old 41 years old
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Zipcode (92612)


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