Cathedral Oaks Preschool
Preschool in Santa Barbara, CA 93111
We value these human qualities above all others and strive to create a school where they are lived and enactEducation We believe that all young children are capable of caring deeply about all forms of life and, consequently, that it is our responsibility as a staff to promote and nurture children’s relationships with the natural world. These values and beliefs are central to our program at Cathedral Oaks Nursery School, an official Green Care Provider School, a place where the natural and built environments are integrated and harmonious, where the teaching process embraces the wonder of all things living, and where every individual shares responsibility for the well being of the Earth and all its inhabitants.
Cathedral Oaks Nursery School provides an educational environment that focuses on all aspects of a child’s development – social, emotional, cognitive and physical.
- Child Ages:
- 2.5 years - 5 years
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- California Department of Social Services: Community Care Licensing Division - NAEYC Accredited
- Preschool:
- Yes
- Hours of Operation:
- 7:30 - 5:30
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To be a Young Child at Cathedral Oaks Nursery School is to be truly heard.
Join Us in Discovering the Reggio Emilia Approach to Education
The Reggio Emilia approach focuses on fostering relationships among children, teachers, parents, and community. It builds on the premise that each child has the desire to connect with others, to engage in learning, and to enter into a relationship with his or her environment. An integral part of the approach is hands-on and minds-on exploration of materials and media.
Relationships are the core of our early childhood program. Children learn in a safe and secure environment. Through respectful observations and reflection, teachers plan meaningful explorations and activities.
The environment plays an important role in the childrens development. It is aesthetically pleasing and welcoming. Planning the environment thoughtfully and carefully inspires the childrens intellect, responds to their sense of wonder, and promotes a sense of belonging.
We are dedicated to the idea that all children are capable learners who need to be challenged by their school to learn and to be confident enough to take risks. Our goal is to bring out the special talents of each child and to allow him or her to realize their highest potential.
