Advice on 5bdrms in Carmel Country Highlands

[Scarlett]

[quote=Eugene][quote=bearishgurl]
Edit: just looked at Rhett’s link. Both on on-campus cc centers charge on a full-time basis. With one parent home 3 weeks per month, this particular family probably does not need that. A private day care home or a nanny might work better for them, although don’t think the nanny would be less expensive than paying for FT care at the ECEC ($675 mo) and using it as-needed.[/quote]

Where did you see 675/month? I see 1000/month for preschool and KG, which is quite a lot for full-time care (though maybe not for 92122), and I can think of at least three reputable places in inland north county cheaper than that. I don’t understand why they have a waitlist at that price.[/quote]

Maybe 10 yearsa ago it was $675…Eugene is correct. I had my daughter in UCSD day care a couple years ago. It’s over 1000$ for infants full time. Not many day care centers close to UCSD, and it IS a very good day care center – much better than let’s say KinderCare or LaPetite Academy – lunch & snacks are included (for preschoolers)! – that’s why 1 year long waitlist. Maybe now with the economy, the list may be shorter.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=Eugene]Where did you see 675/month? I see 1000/month for preschool and KG, which is quite a lot for full-time care (though maybe not for 92122), and I can think of at least three reputable places in inland north county cheaper than that. I don’t understand why they have a waitlist at that price.[/quote]

I’m sorry. I read the link wrong. $675 mo is for part-time preschool (morning or afternoon session) five days per week.

http://blink.ucsd.edu/HR/services/support/child/mesa.html

I don’t think an in-home nanny for one week per month would cost $1000 month. Do any Piggs know??

I know a private licensed day-care provider would cost much less if you could get one to take an infant for just one week per month.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=Eugene]Where did you see 675/month? I see 1000/month for preschool and KG, which is quite a lot for full-time care (though maybe not for 92122), and I can think of at least three reputable places in inland north county cheaper than that. I don’t understand why they have a waitlist at that price.[/quote]

I’m sorry. I read the link wrong. $675 mo is for part-time preschool (morning or afternoon session) five days per week.

http://blink.ucsd.edu/HR/services/support/child/mesa.html

I don’t think an in-home nanny for one week per month would cost $1000 month. Do any Piggs know??

I know a private licensed day-care provider would cost much less if you could get one to take an infant for just one week per month.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=Eugene]Where did you see 675/month? I see 1000/month for preschool and KG, which is quite a lot for full-time care (though maybe not for 92122), and I can think of at least three reputable places in inland north county cheaper than that. I don’t understand why they have a waitlist at that price.[/quote]

I’m sorry. I read the link wrong. $675 mo is for part-time preschool (morning or afternoon session) five days per week.

http://blink.ucsd.edu/HR/services/support/child/mesa.html

I don’t think an in-home nanny for one week per month would cost $1000 month. Do any Piggs know??

I know a private licensed day-care provider would cost much less if you could get one to take an infant for just one week per month.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=Eugene]Where did you see 675/month? I see 1000/month for preschool and KG, which is quite a lot for full-time care (though maybe not for 92122), and I can think of at least three reputable places in inland north county cheaper than that. I don’t understand why they have a waitlist at that price.[/quote]

I’m sorry. I read the link wrong. $675 mo is for part-time preschool (morning or afternoon session) five days per week.

http://blink.ucsd.edu/HR/services/support/child/mesa.html

I don’t think an in-home nanny for one week per month would cost $1000 month. Do any Piggs know??

I know a private licensed day-care provider would cost much less if you could get one to take an infant for just one week per month.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=Eugene]Where did you see 675/month? I see 1000/month for preschool and KG, which is quite a lot for full-time care (though maybe not for 92122), and I can think of at least three reputable places in inland north county cheaper than that. I don’t understand why they have a waitlist at that price.[/quote]

I’m sorry. I read the link wrong. $675 mo is for part-time preschool (morning or afternoon session) five days per week.

http://blink.ucsd.edu/HR/services/support/child/mesa.html

I don’t think an in-home nanny for one week per month would cost $1000 month. Do any Piggs know??

I know a private licensed day-care provider would cost much less if you could get one to take an infant for just one week per month.

[Anonymous]

We live in Torrey Hills and moved into new construction approximately 10 years ago. Prior to this we lived in Ramona, Mira Mesa, and La Mesa.

As far as Torrey Hills goes, we love it. We get along great with our neighbors, everyone has kids in the same age ranges, lots of fun. Impromptu front yard neighborhood dinners, cul-de-sac baseball, etc. It’s the best “neighborhood” situation we’ve had, given everyone is fairly close in stage of life makes things better than we expected.

Traffic has rarely been a problem for us due to previously mentioned reasons (surface streets, local bypass). It’s actually pretty great, I always feel bad for those stuck at the merge while I bypass to my exit. I love that I’m a minute from heading north, south on 5, south on 805, or east on 56. It’s very easy.

I don’t understand the comments about it being inland or hot. If anything, it’s closer to the coast than some of the places claimed as coastal. I see the ocean from Torrey Hills every day, and many homes have ocean views. The cool air flows in at the lagoon and the coastal layer evaporates just as it hits Torrey Hills, giving great temps with sunny weather. As the crow flies it’s only 1.5 – 2 miles from water. Check a map and you’ll see that since the freeway angles in while the coast angles out as you head south, using east/west of the freeway to judge distance from the ocean is a poor way to measure.

We’ve walked our kids to school every day or shared group walking duty with neighbors. A lot of people walk their kids to school. Lots of scooters, bicycles, etc. Walking to the Vons shopping center or the dog park is nice as well. Again, it’s fun running into friends, neighbors, school mates, etc, when going for dinner.

The schools are very good. I have seen the signs regarding enrollment but we have never had a problem. As far as how it works, they give priority to those who live in the neighborhood boundaries, then to returning students. Priority on entering students to those who have siblings already attending the school. I think that’s the order. After that, I believe it is determined by order of application and/or lottery. I’m not exactly sure. I think the number of involuntary transfers last year was 20 for all of DMUSD. This all varies with demand of course – people move, demographics change, some families choose private schools, etc. If you want to learn more, I would suggest you just call the school and ask, or get a contact at the local PTA. Generally everyone is friendly and helpful. I also found this article:

http://sdranchcoastnews.com/cmv_dm_pages/cmv_dm_top_stories/9.2_top_stories/9.2_tp1_Full-DMUSD-campuses-mean-involuntary-transfer–for-some-students-this-fall.html

I hope I have been helpful and wish you luck and ultimately peace-of-mind in your final decision.

[Anonymous]

We live in Torrey Hills and moved into new construction approximately 10 years ago. Prior to this we lived in Ramona, Mira Mesa, and La Mesa.

As far as Torrey Hills goes, we love it. We get along great with our neighbors, everyone has kids in the same age ranges, lots of fun. Impromptu front yard neighborhood dinners, cul-de-sac baseball, etc. It’s the best “neighborhood” situation we’ve had, given everyone is fairly close in stage of life makes things better than we expected.

Traffic has rarely been a problem for us due to previously mentioned reasons (surface streets, local bypass). It’s actually pretty great, I always feel bad for those stuck at the merge while I bypass to my exit. I love that I’m a minute from heading north, south on 5, south on 805, or east on 56. It’s very easy.

I don’t understand the comments about it being inland or hot. If anything, it’s closer to the coast than some of the places claimed as coastal. I see the ocean from Torrey Hills every day, and many homes have ocean views. The cool air flows in at the lagoon and the coastal layer evaporates just as it hits Torrey Hills, giving great temps with sunny weather. As the crow flies it’s only 1.5 – 2 miles from water. Check a map and you’ll see that since the freeway angles in while the coast angles out as you head south, using east/west of the freeway to judge distance from the ocean is a poor way to measure.

We’ve walked our kids to school every day or shared group walking duty with neighbors. A lot of people walk their kids to school. Lots of scooters, bicycles, etc. Walking to the Vons shopping center or the dog park is nice as well. Again, it’s fun running into friends, neighbors, school mates, etc, when going for dinner.

The schools are very good. I have seen the signs regarding enrollment but we have never had a problem. As far as how it works, they give priority to those who live in the neighborhood boundaries, then to returning students. Priority on entering students to those who have siblings already attending the school. I think that’s the order. After that, I believe it is determined by order of application and/or lottery. I’m not exactly sure. I think the number of involuntary transfers last year was 20 for all of DMUSD. This all varies with demand of course – people move, demographics change, some families choose private schools, etc. If you want to learn more, I would suggest you just call the school and ask, or get a contact at the local PTA. Generally everyone is friendly and helpful. I also found this article:

http://sdranchcoastnews.com/cmv_dm_pages/cmv_dm_top_stories/9.2_top_stories/9.2_tp1_Full-DMUSD-campuses-mean-involuntary-transfer–for-some-students-this-fall.html

I hope I have been helpful and wish you luck and ultimately peace-of-mind in your final decision.

[Anonymous]

We live in Torrey Hills and moved into new construction approximately 10 years ago. Prior to this we lived in Ramona, Mira Mesa, and La Mesa.

As far as Torrey Hills goes, we love it. We get along great with our neighbors, everyone has kids in the same age ranges, lots of fun. Impromptu front yard neighborhood dinners, cul-de-sac baseball, etc. It’s the best “neighborhood” situation we’ve had, given everyone is fairly close in stage of life makes things better than we expected.

Traffic has rarely been a problem for us due to previously mentioned reasons (surface streets, local bypass). It’s actually pretty great, I always feel bad for those stuck at the merge while I bypass to my exit. I love that I’m a minute from heading north, south on 5, south on 805, or east on 56. It’s very easy.

I don’t understand the comments about it being inland or hot. If anything, it’s closer to the coast than some of the places claimed as coastal. I see the ocean from Torrey Hills every day, and many homes have ocean views. The cool air flows in at the lagoon and the coastal layer evaporates just as it hits Torrey Hills, giving great temps with sunny weather. As the crow flies it’s only 1.5 – 2 miles from water. Check a map and you’ll see that since the freeway angles in while the coast angles out as you head south, using east/west of the freeway to judge distance from the ocean is a poor way to measure.

We’ve walked our kids to school every day or shared group walking duty with neighbors. A lot of people walk their kids to school. Lots of scooters, bicycles, etc. Walking to the Vons shopping center or the dog park is nice as well. Again, it’s fun running into friends, neighbors, school mates, etc, when going for dinner.

The schools are very good. I have seen the signs regarding enrollment but we have never had a problem. As far as how it works, they give priority to those who live in the neighborhood boundaries, then to returning students. Priority on entering students to those who have siblings already attending the school. I think that’s the order. After that, I believe it is determined by order of application and/or lottery. I’m not exactly sure. I think the number of involuntary transfers last year was 20 for all of DMUSD. This all varies with demand of course – people move, demographics change, some families choose private schools, etc. If you want to learn more, I would suggest you just call the school and ask, or get a contact at the local PTA. Generally everyone is friendly and helpful. I also found this article:

http://sdranchcoastnews.com/cmv_dm_pages/cmv_dm_top_stories/9.2_top_stories/9.2_tp1_Full-DMUSD-campuses-mean-involuntary-transfer–for-some-students-this-fall.html

I hope I have been helpful and wish you luck and ultimately peace-of-mind in your final decision.

[Anonymous]

We live in Torrey Hills and moved into new construction approximately 10 years ago. Prior to this we lived in Ramona, Mira Mesa, and La Mesa.

As far as Torrey Hills goes, we love it. We get along great with our neighbors, everyone has kids in the same age ranges, lots of fun. Impromptu front yard neighborhood dinners, cul-de-sac baseball, etc. It’s the best “neighborhood” situation we’ve had, given everyone is fairly close in stage of life makes things better than we expected.

Traffic has rarely been a problem for us due to previously mentioned reasons (surface streets, local bypass). It’s actually pretty great, I always feel bad for those stuck at the merge while I bypass to my exit. I love that I’m a minute from heading north, south on 5, south on 805, or east on 56. It’s very easy.

I don’t understand the comments about it being inland or hot. If anything, it’s closer to the coast than some of the places claimed as coastal. I see the ocean from Torrey Hills every day, and many homes have ocean views. The cool air flows in at the lagoon and the coastal layer evaporates just as it hits Torrey Hills, giving great temps with sunny weather. As the crow flies it’s only 1.5 – 2 miles from water. Check a map and you’ll see that since the freeway angles in while the coast angles out as you head south, using east/west of the freeway to judge distance from the ocean is a poor way to measure.

We’ve walked our kids to school every day or shared group walking duty with neighbors. A lot of people walk their kids to school. Lots of scooters, bicycles, etc. Walking to the Vons shopping center or the dog park is nice as well. Again, it’s fun running into friends, neighbors, school mates, etc, when going for dinner.

The schools are very good. I have seen the signs regarding enrollment but we have never had a problem. As far as how it works, they give priority to those who live in the neighborhood boundaries, then to returning students. Priority on entering students to those who have siblings already attending the school. I think that’s the order. After that, I believe it is determined by order of application and/or lottery. I’m not exactly sure. I think the number of involuntary transfers last year was 20 for all of DMUSD. This all varies with demand of course – people move, demographics change, some families choose private schools, etc. If you want to learn more, I would suggest you just call the school and ask, or get a contact at the local PTA. Generally everyone is friendly and helpful. I also found this article:

http://sdranchcoastnews.com/cmv_dm_pages/cmv_dm_top_stories/9.2_top_stories/9.2_tp1_Full-DMUSD-campuses-mean-involuntary-transfer–for-some-students-this-fall.html

I hope I have been helpful and wish you luck and ultimately peace-of-mind in your final decision.

[Anonymous]

We live in Torrey Hills and moved into new construction approximately 10 years ago. Prior to this we lived in Ramona, Mira Mesa, and La Mesa.

As far as Torrey Hills goes, we love it. We get along great with our neighbors, everyone has kids in the same age ranges, lots of fun. Impromptu front yard neighborhood dinners, cul-de-sac baseball, etc. It’s the best “neighborhood” situation we’ve had, given everyone is fairly close in stage of life makes things better than we expected.

Traffic has rarely been a problem for us due to previously mentioned reasons (surface streets, local bypass). It’s actually pretty great, I always feel bad for those stuck at the merge while I bypass to my exit. I love that I’m a minute from heading north, south on 5, south on 805, or east on 56. It’s very easy.

I don’t understand the comments about it being inland or hot. If anything, it’s closer to the coast than some of the places claimed as coastal. I see the ocean from Torrey Hills every day, and many homes have ocean views. The cool air flows in at the lagoon and the coastal layer evaporates just as it hits Torrey Hills, giving great temps with sunny weather. As the crow flies it’s only 1.5 – 2 miles from water. Check a map and you’ll see that since the freeway angles in while the coast angles out as you head south, using east/west of the freeway to judge distance from the ocean is a poor way to measure.

We’ve walked our kids to school every day or shared group walking duty with neighbors. A lot of people walk their kids to school. Lots of scooters, bicycles, etc. Walking to the Vons shopping center or the dog park is nice as well. Again, it’s fun running into friends, neighbors, school mates, etc, when going for dinner.

The schools are very good. I have seen the signs regarding enrollment but we have never had a problem. As far as how it works, they give priority to those who live in the neighborhood boundaries, then to returning students. Priority on entering students to those who have siblings already attending the school. I think that’s the order. After that, I believe it is determined by order of application and/or lottery. I’m not exactly sure. I think the number of involuntary transfers last year was 20 for all of DMUSD. This all varies with demand of course – people move, demographics change, some families choose private schools, etc. If you want to learn more, I would suggest you just call the school and ask, or get a contact at the local PTA. Generally everyone is friendly and helpful. I also found this article:

http://sdranchcoastnews.com/cmv_dm_pages/cmv_dm_top_stories/9.2_top_stories/9.2_tp1_Full-DMUSD-campuses-mean-involuntary-transfer–for-some-students-this-fall.html

I hope I have been helpful and wish you luck and ultimately peace-of-mind in your final decision.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=Scarlett]Maybe 10 yearsa ago it was $675…Eugene is correct. I had my daughter in UCSD day care a couple years ago. It’s over 1000$ for infants full time. Not many day care centers close to UCSD, and it IS a very good day care center – much better than let’s say KinderCare or LaPetite Academy – lunch & snacks are included (for preschoolers)! – that’s why 1 year long waitlist. Maybe now with the economy, the list may be shorter.[/quote]

WOW! I must be old. The most I ever paid was $100 per week for an infant, $75 week for KG (incl school pickups) and $50 – $70 week for afterschool care (incl school pickups). Included help with homework but I had to provide all lunches/snacks.

In schools where DASH (or the 6 to 6 program) was available (my kids didn’t go to one), after-school care was only $37 to $52 wk, depending on income. Not sure what it is now.

I guess a college faculty person can afford those rates. I sure couldn’t.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=Scarlett]Maybe 10 yearsa ago it was $675…Eugene is correct. I had my daughter in UCSD day care a couple years ago. It’s over 1000$ for infants full time. Not many day care centers close to UCSD, and it IS a very good day care center – much better than let’s say KinderCare or LaPetite Academy – lunch & snacks are included (for preschoolers)! – that’s why 1 year long waitlist. Maybe now with the economy, the list may be shorter.[/quote]

WOW! I must be old. The most I ever paid was $100 per week for an infant, $75 week for KG (incl school pickups) and $50 – $70 week for afterschool care (incl school pickups). Included help with homework but I had to provide all lunches/snacks.

In schools where DASH (or the 6 to 6 program) was available (my kids didn’t go to one), after-school care was only $37 to $52 wk, depending on income. Not sure what it is now.

I guess a college faculty person can afford those rates. I sure couldn’t.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=Scarlett]Maybe 10 yearsa ago it was $675…Eugene is correct. I had my daughter in UCSD day care a couple years ago. It’s over 1000$ for infants full time. Not many day care centers close to UCSD, and it IS a very good day care center – much better than let’s say KinderCare or LaPetite Academy – lunch & snacks are included (for preschoolers)! – that’s why 1 year long waitlist. Maybe now with the economy, the list may be shorter.[/quote]

WOW! I must be old. The most I ever paid was $100 per week for an infant, $75 week for KG (incl school pickups) and $50 – $70 week for afterschool care (incl school pickups). Included help with homework but I had to provide all lunches/snacks.

In schools where DASH (or the 6 to 6 program) was available (my kids didn’t go to one), after-school care was only $37 to $52 wk, depending on income. Not sure what it is now.

I guess a college faculty person can afford those rates. I sure couldn’t.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=Scarlett]Maybe 10 yearsa ago it was $675…Eugene is correct. I had my daughter in UCSD day care a couple years ago. It’s over 1000$ for infants full time. Not many day care centers close to UCSD, and it IS a very good day care center – much better than let’s say KinderCare or LaPetite Academy – lunch & snacks are included (for preschoolers)! – that’s why 1 year long waitlist. Maybe now with the economy, the list may be shorter.[/quote]

WOW! I must be old. The most I ever paid was $100 per week for an infant, $75 week for KG (incl school pickups) and $50 – $70 week for afterschool care (incl school pickups). Included help with homework but I had to provide all lunches/snacks.

In schools where DASH (or the 6 to 6 program) was available (my kids didn’t go to one), after-school care was only $37 to $52 wk, depending on income. Not sure what it is now.

I guess a college faculty person can afford those rates. I sure couldn’t.

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