The Children's School (La Jolla, CA)

The Children’s School in La Jolla and its Nelson Middle Years program offer San Diego’s only private, progressive, project-based program for toddlers through eighth grade. Our student-centered curriculum integrates core academics with technology, music, art, science, Spanish and physical education. At the heart of our program is a unique social curriculum that cultivates respect, positive communication, confidence and kindness. Experienced, dedicated teachers individualize each student’s learning experience. Small classes and exceptional indoor and outdoor learning spaces allow each child to develop to his/her potential. Our students are active participants in their education and develop a lifelong love of learning. Our Reggio Emilia-based Early Childhood program combines arts with a play-based academic and social curriculum. In our Elementary program, students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through hands-on, collaborative work and multi-disciplinary learning. Our Nelson Middle Years program features a classroom-as-laboratory model, a one-to-one laptop program, a league champion athletics program, and a new, state-of-the-art 12,000-square-foot campus.