HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-09-21; Parks & Recreation Commission; 992-4; Kruger House ProgramCITY OF CARLSBAD — AGENDA BILL
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive and comment on staffs report regarding the Kruger
House Preschool Program and take appropriate action.
ITEM EXPLANATION;
Commissioner Heineman has requested an update on the Kruger
House Preschool Program. Staff has prepared the attached
report which provides background information about the
program, its current philosophy, class requirements and
registration procedures. Staff will make a presentation and
be available to answer any questions the Commission may have.
EXHIBITS!
1. Kruger House Preschool Report - 9/14/92
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September 14, 1992
TO: RECREATION SUPERINTENDENT
FROM: Recreation Supervisor
KRUGER HOUSE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM
BACKGROUND
Staff has been requested to provide background information regarding the Kruger House
Preschool Program. The Kruger House Preschool Program has been in existence since 1980
and is located at Holiday Park with similar programs being offered at Stagecoach and
Calavera Community Centers. This program is offered during the regular school year from
September to June. This report will identify the current philosophy of the program, as well
as discuss class requirements, fees and registration procedures.
DISCUSSION
The Kruger House Preschool Program is a unique developmental program for Toddler and
Preschool aged children in which parents participate and assist. Under the guidance of
professional child development instructors the children experience a wide variety of pre-
learning skills which includes physical development, cooperative play, independent problem
solving, sensory perception and hands on learning. This model program also requires
parents to participate as an aide in their child's class, thus making the program unique and
affordable.
Toddler classes meet two hours per week with parents assisting at each class. Preschool
classes meet 2 1/2 to 3 hours, two to three times per week while parents assist twice a
month. A minimum of eight children are required to hold each class with a maximum
enrollment of twelve. Classes are gender balanced to develop good socialization skills and
high self-esteem. Registration fees for the Kruger House classes range from $18 to $72 per
each four week session with non-residents paying $3 more per child.
Registration for Fall Preschool classes take place beginning in April and extends until classes
begin in September. Currently all registration is handled by mail-in only. This year the Fall
mail-in priority registration procedure for Toddler and Preschool classes went as follows:
April 20-25 Preschool & Toddler students who are currently enrolled, i.e.
Carlsbad residents and non-residents (Siblings not included)
April 27 - May 23 Carlsbad residents currently not enrolled in Toddler and
Preschool classes.
May 25 - Sept. 4 Open registration for non-residents and Carlsbad residents who
missed the April 27 - May 23rd resident registration period.
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Registration is taken on first come first serve iasis, once cla es are filled, a v. .ing list is
established with Carlsbad residents having priority. Nor; ^sidents will be ailed after
exhausting all possibilities for Carlsbad residents. All entries will be made to the list in the
order received. The only time a name would be passed over is if a class is not gender
balanced and we have to search for the next child for the needed gender, i.e., an equal
number of boys and girls in a class. The benefit of this registration process secures the
development quality of the program and allows Carlsbad residents first priority into entry
level classes.
This year one Carlsbad resident was concerned because she did not get her 1st choice of
classes during the Fall priority registration period. Currently she is enrolled and
participating in an afternoon class, however, as a resident she feels that she should have a
hi1 her priority than non-residents who are currently enrolled. Staff has reviewed her
c oerns and will be making modifications in the registration procedures fr -he next school
y\ .ir.
CONCLUSION
Throughout the past several year's the existing registration process has been quite successful.
The Kruger House Preschool Program is well known for its quality instruction and learning
environments throughout the north county. The participation of children and parents has
allowed this rogram to grow and prosper.
c: Parks and Recreation Director
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