Silver Strand Preschool Achieves Perfect Quality Score

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Children enjoying a stimulating learning experience at Silver Strand Preschool.

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Silver Strand Preschool in Coronado has received a perfect 5 out of 5 score from the San Diego Quality Preschool Initiative, showcasing its commitment to high-quality early childhood education. The assessment highlighted the preschool’s exceptional teaching methods, strong relationships between educators and families, and safe learning environments. Enrollment for the upcoming school year is now open for eligible children, emphasizing the opportunity for families to secure a place in this top-tier program. This achievement not only benefits students but also strengthens early educational foundations in the community.

Coronado, CA – Coronado Unified School District’s Silver Strand Preschool has achieved a remarkable milestone by receiving a perfect score of 5 out of 5 on the San Diego Quality Preschool Initiative (SDQPI) evaluation. The preschool also secured a flawless subscore of 30 out of 30 during the assessment conducted by the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE).

The SDQPI evaluation assesses early childhood education programs according to various indicators of educational quality and child development support. Several critical assessment criteria were utilized to evaluate Silver Strand Preschool, including the promotion of positive relationships between children, educators, and families, high-quality instructional delivery, and the effective use of assessments to monitor child progress. Additional factors considered in the assessment are optimal group sizes and staff-to-child ratios, the provision of safe and enriching learning environments, and strong program leadership and oversight.

As a result of this achievement, the Coronado Unified School District is now accepting applications for preschool enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year. Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Eligible children for enrollment are those born between September 2, 2021, and December 1, 2022. Furthermore, families with children eligible for Transitional Kindergarten/TK (born between September 2, 2020, and September 1, 2021) have the option to enroll in the preschool program instead.

Enrollment information for the preschool can be found at coronadopreschool.com, and registration can be conveniently completed through the designated CUSD registration website. This is an opportunity for families to secure a place in one of the highest-quality preschool programs in the region.

The Director of Special Programs at Coronado Unified School District expressed pride in the commitment shown by the staff and the overall quality of the preschool programs. This recognition not only highlights the exceptional work done within the school but also underscores the district’s dedication to providing quality early childhood education.

This evaluation comes at a time when quality preschool education has been recognized as a vital component in children’s early developmental stages. The SDQPI is designed to enhance early childhood education by setting high standards while ensuring that programs focus on the holistic development of children. The recent perfect score achieved by Silver Strand Preschool illustrates the effectiveness of such initiatives in fostering educational excellence.

In local weather updates, Coronado is expected to experience a high of 64°F with overcast skies. The forecast indicates a low of 59°F and a 30% chance of rain. Families planning to visit the preschool for enrollment should plan accordingly and prepare for potential weather changes.

The success of Silver Strand Preschool not only benefits the children enrolled but also positively impacts the wider community by reinforcing the value of early educational foundations. This perfect score sets a high bar for quality preschool programs in Coronado and beyond.