Our philosophy at Murrieta Ranch Pre-school and Kindergarten is to provide your child with a safe, warm, and developmentally appropriate environment…an environment that will heighten the child’s natural curiosity and wonder of the world. We are here to enhance the social, physical, emotional, and intellectual growth of your “little one.” A large variety of hands-on learning experiences will help your child develop a positive attitude about school now and for the future.

The child, from birth to 5, learns at a more rapid rate than at any other time in life. Since self-esteem is developed and will be a major influence throughout a child’s life, our mission is to provide your child with the opportunity to achieve and be successful, with respect for individuality.

Our Goals

1. To promote the development of healthy self-esteem from the inside out
2. To promote self-discipline
3. To create parent-teacher partnerships
4. To identify the value of making “good choices”
5. To promote social skills and the value of friendships
6. To facilitate the ability to enjoy being a cooperative member of a group
7. To develop respect for property and living things

With healthy self-esteem, a child can be successful and accomplish anything!

Our Kindergarten Program offers both Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten to meet your child’s needs. Please inquire at the office which is right for your child, we are happy to help.

• Full Day Kindergarten (Must be 5 years old by Sept 1st to enter Kindergarten)
• 8:00-2:30 (early drop-off and late pick-up available)
• After-School Program 3:00-6:00pm
• Zoo Phonics
• GO Math
• McGraw-Hill Reading Wonders
• Science & Exploration
• Zaner-Bloser handwriting
• Daily Center Rotations
• Thematic and free choice art
• Music and movement
• High frequency words/sight words
• Large Playgrounds
• Large and Small Animal Interaction
• Fulfills State & District Standards
• Snacks & Lunch Included

Welcome to Kindergarten!

Welcome to the Kindergarten program at Murrieta Ranch Pre-School. Our full day Kindergarten classroom offers hands-on learning experiences for your child along with an academic curriculum that meets both the California State and the local district requirements. Our low student to teacher ratio in the classroom allows for formal desk-time instruction, as well as center rotations. This enables the teachers to easily assess each child’s learning style and progress in order to provide extra attention where needed.

Report Cards

Report cards are issued every trimester. We will hold parent/teacher conferences the first trimester only. If you ever have any questions or concerns, conferences are scheduled at parent request. You can request a conference after your child’s second and third report card is issued as well.

Curriculum

Murrieta Ranch teaches curriculum that is California State Standardized curriculum. We have slowly transitioned over to State Standard Based, Common Core Curriculum with the thought that your child will transfer easily within our local districts, charter and private schools.

Reading and Phonics Program

Zoo Phonics

Zoo Phonics is a tangible, hands-on program that is fun for the children to learn. Each letter has an animal, name, hand signal, and a letter sound associated with it, allowing for quick memorization.

McGraw-Hill Reading Wonders, California 2016

Reading Wonders is designed specifically for the CC State Standards for Reading/Language Arts. It combines research-based instruction with new tools to meet today’s challenges, and every component and every lesson is designed for effective CCSS instruction. (Integration of concepts is curriculum wide). Phonemic Awareness concepts blend well with the Zoo Phonics instructional program.

Math

GO Math / hmhco.com

We changed over to GO Math in 2014 and our teachers felt it was a very successful. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt publishes this math system. It covers all of the Common Core State Standards for Kindergarten and we have ordered many hands-on games, center activities and circle and rug activities to apply each day.

*There are many directions and steps that apply to Common Core so if ever you have any problems or questions, please make sure you ask for help.

Center Rotations

Center Rotations will start several weeks into the year and will be held every morning. Center rotations include may math, pre-writing/writing, science, pre-reading/reading, art, free choice, puzzles, etc.

Handwriting

We teach Zaner-Bloser for our handwriting curriculum. It is a true “ball and stick” style of printing. It is comprehensive and effective and modern… and complies with Common Core. Take a look at Zaner-Bloser.com.

Homework

Your child’s homework envelope will contain family friendly assignments. These assignments are a review of the curriculum that we have covered in the classroom. However, if you ever find that your child does not understand the assignment, please return it to us for help. Homework should take approximately 15 to 20 minutes per day (not including reading and High Frequency Word work).

High Frequency Words / Sight Words

HF words are the most common words used in reading and writing. Children are expected to learn these words within a 3 second flash to help aid them in reading fluency.

Contact us for additional information. . .

 

Pre-School, Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Registration Rates

FULL DAY HOURS:

Any hours between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm

HALF DAY HOURS:

Preschool and PreK/TK half days are from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm or to 12:45pm based on classroom.

Kindergarten half day drop off is from  8:30 am – 8:45am. . . Program begins at

8:45 am – 2:15 pm

*Registration, special events & photo fee $145 (2** child special event & photo fee only $25).
*Kindergarten registration, books, special events & photo fee $200.
*No Registration Fee for Active Military Familles*
*Family discount rates for 2 or more children*

2024-25 School Year

4 Week Rates:

Preschool: PK/TK

• 5 (Full/Half): $1100/ $940
• 3 (Full/Half): $740 / $620
• 2 (Full/Half): $520 / $440

Kindergarten:

• 5 (Full/Half): $1120/ $960

Tuition Pay Period Dates for 2024-25:

• August 7 – Sept 1
• September 4 – September 29
• October 2 -October 27
• October 30 – November 24
• November 27 – December 22
• December 25 – January 19
• January 22 – February 16
• February 19 – March 15
• March 18 – April 12
• April 15 – May 10
• May 13 – May  31

Observed Holidays 2024-2025

School is closed for the following holidays which are paid holidays for teachers. Please note regular tuition is due.

• Labor Day –  September 2, 2024
• Thanksgiving Holiday –  November 28, 2024
• Veteran’s Day –  November 11, 2024
• Christmas – December, 25-26, 2024
• New Year – Jan 01-02, 2025
• President’s Day – February 17, 2025
• Memorial Day – Monday, May 26, 2025

Please Note:

• Tuition due every four weeks, there are 11 tuition periods this year.
• Family registration, special events & photo fee due annually $145.00
• Family discount rates for 2 or more children
• ACTIVE Military families, no registration fee
• Kindergarten registration, special events, and photo fee $200.
• Pre-School, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students: bring immunization cards with paperwork.

Lunch and Snacks are Included for all schedules!

Tuition Policy:

The pre-school program runs entirely on enrollment tuition. The tuition fees are charged on an overall basis for an entire year. Credit is not given for absences due to illness or holidays.

In order to support the program and the quality care your child will receive, tuition is DUE PROMPTLY THE FIRST WEEK OF THE DUE DATES LISTED BELOW. Families that attend school 5 full days may pay tuition in advance weekly/bi-weekly or every four weeks. Weekly payments MUST be made on Monday of each week. All other tuition is due four weeks in advance the first week of the due date. If this is a serious hardship for your family, please contact the office and we can discuss an alternative. If tuition is not received in the last (4th) week of a pay period, children will be withdrawn from school. There will be a $25.00 charge per week for late payments. There is a $25.00 charge for returned checks. After three checks have been returned, tuition will be due in the form of a money order or cashier’s check. NO cash payments please.

951-677-0207

info@murrietaranch.com

24850 Lincoln Ave

Murrieta, CA 92562