Who we are
Calendar
The children are always up to something new. Stay updated on our events and schedules by continuously visiting our online calendar.
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Curriculum
With a student-teacher ratio of 9:1, we embrace the understanding that early childhood education lays the foundation for a child's self-confidence and later learning. We focus on promoting social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
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History
Little Dolphins preschool started 17 years ago as a co-op in a back yard in Pacific Palisades. In 1995 the founders moved the school to Temescal Gateway Park and changed it from a co-op to a non profit preschool. For the past 13 years the school has resided in the State Park inspiring children and providing a strong foundation for lifelong learning. The founders' dedication to a multicultural curriculum was based on a desire to expose children at an early age to the differences in our world.
Understanding that children learn through creative play, art, music and physical expression, the curriculum was created to stimulate the mind and ignite the imagination. With founders, a director and teachers from all different cultures and backgrounds, the leadership works together to support the schools mission. Although we had a very positive tenant / landlord relationship with the State Park for 13 years, the Park decided to go in a different direction and use the land that Little Dolphins occupied for other purposes.
The unexpected non-renewal of our lease sent us in search of a new home for Little Dolphins. We are excited to begin a new chapter in the life of our school as we move to Santa Monica for the 2008-9 school year.
Founders
Margarita Pagliai
Jody Roberts Schwartz
Mari-Jo Deutschman
Administration
Margarita Pagliai
Executive Director
Kidjinsh (Mimi) Tamrat
Director, Little Dolphins By The Sea Preschool
Christine Bochensky
Office Manager & Operations Director
We are a school where mutual respect and concern for our world is translated into action. Consistent with our mission of environmental education we are executing an adaptive re-use of the existing building from its current use to one appropriate for early childhood education.
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How to apply?
Little Dolphins By The Sea is accepting applications for the 2008-09 school year on a rolling basis. If you think you would like to join us, please contact the Little Dolphins office for an application.
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