Turtle Rock Preschool & Kindergarten

1 Concordia West, Irvine, CA, 92612-0926
Tel: (949)854-7611
Grades: NS - K | 224 students
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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.

School Overview:
Turtle Rock Preschool & Kindergarten
School Type Early Childhood / Day Care
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - Kindergarten
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Year Founded 1979
Student Body
Total Students 224 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 2% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 20 students
Classroom dress code Casual
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%
Admissions Director Kristen Bold
Admissions Associate Anna Protopappas

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: 07/11/2011

Nearby Schools:

Turtle Rock Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-K | 0 mi. away
Village Montessori School Of Irvine
Gr. K-4 | 0.9 mi. away
University Park Cdc
Gr. K-6 | 0.9 mi. away
Tarbut V'torah Community Day School
Gr. K-12 | 1.4 mi. away
University Montessori Of Irvin
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 1.4 mi. away
University Montessori School
Gr. K-2 | 1.4 mi. away

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