Children's Growing Center
Tel:
(619)295-1915
- Children's Growing Center (CGC) is a non-profit, church related school where children (ages 0-6) learn through planned and emergent play experiences.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Students: 107 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Early Childhood / Day Care |
| Religious Affiliation | Methodist |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten |
| Year Founded | 1985 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 107 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 33% State avg.: 44% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 6% |
| Average Class Size | 12 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Appropriate for play and messiness!) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Varies, see website for current tuition rates. |
School Notes
- Children`s Growing Center (CGC) is a licensed, church-related school serving the families of San Diego and centrally located in Mission Valley.
- Philosophy
- During the first five years of life, a person forms a basic pattern of life skills. We provide a high-quality program that fosters each child's development during these important years.
- The development of the "whole child" is essential. Our educational program emphasizes physical, emotional, social, cognitive and spiritual growth, which is planned and implemented by our quality staff.
- We believe in the importance of an educationallydeveloped environment to facilitate a child`s ability to investigate, explore, and experiment. Play is the medium through which learning takes place.
- In working together with each family, we help to meet every child`s needs and to further their understanding of the learning process. We work closely with parents to help children learn more easily and to reinforce concepts, social skills, creative expression, and feelings of self-worth. We help parents appreciate the value of play.
- Since we work closely with families, we rely on and appreciate parental time, talent, and volunteer commitment for school/classroom events and fundraising efforts.
- AGES and CLASS SIZE
- The Children`s Growing Center (CGC) serves children 0-6 in classrooms from Infant to Kindergarten. Our program includes infant (0-18 months) with a 1:4 teacher/child ratio; toddler (18-30 months) with a 1:6 ratio; preschool (2 1/2-4 years) and Kindergarten (5-6 years) with a 1:12 ratio.
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to Children's Growing Center is Balboa City School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is City Tree Christian School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is City Tree Christian School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San DiegoCity Tree Christian School(Presbyterian)Grades: PK-8 | 110 students
0.5 miles
320 Date St
San Diego, CA 92101
(619)232-3794 0.5 PK-8
110 - San Diego Grades: 1-12 | 78 students
0.8 miles
525 Hawthorn St
San Diego, CA 92101 0.8 1-12
78 - San DiegoOur Ladys School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 223 students
1.1 miles
650 24th St
San Diego, CA 92102
(619)233-8888 1.1 PK-8
223 - San DiegoMontessori School Of San DiegoMontessori SchoolGrades: 1-3 | 16 students
1.7 miles
1323 W Spruce St
San Diego, CA 92103
(619)295-7591 1.7 1-3
16 - San Diego Grades: PK | 63 students
2 miles
3674 7th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103
(619)298-1671 2 PK
63
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