I know that anything “new” always looks more appealing to parents. Especially, a new child care center. BUT, there is something to be said about an established center! Murrieta University has been a staple in the community for the last 16 years. Some of our “alumnis” have already graduated high school! We don’t do much advertising because most of our business comes from siblings and refferls of friends and families.

As I walk in to the school I see the smiling faces of my teachers whom have been with me for 10+ years. I look around and I see character in each classroom, do you know how long it took us to find that bathtub? Our Let’s Build classroom has more manipulative’s than Lakeshore Learning store! I walk up and down the hall that has been painted more times than I can count on one hand, and smile as I see pictures of all the children in the center having fun! Our curriculum has changed to accommodate the needs and desires of the children. Our center has continuously evolved to become what it is today. I have to say I proud of Murrieta University and all of the children and staff that have come and gone. I know that we have made the difference in many lives of many children in our little town of Murrieta.

Murrieta University is stronger than ever and going strong, we are a well tuned, well oiled machine! If you are a potential parent, we cannot wait to meet you…

Come one come all don’t let your kids miss out on the coolest school for fall!!! Spaces are becoming very limited so if you haven’t enrolled hurry down to Murrieta University or French Valley University Preschool. Don’t be the parent that let’s your preschooler miss out on the time of their lives.

When I walked by the Let’s Pretend Room I was asked if I wanted a pedicure and of  course I said yes. What girl turns down a pedicure.So while my toes were drying I also received a pink princess tattoo on my left leg from my friend Kylie who told me “this is a tattoo and it will never ever come off” I gladly said” thank you I love it”, and then she had a great idea to use the blow dryer to dry my new (pretend) tattoo. These kids are so smart!!! While I was being pampered in the salon I witnessed some Pirates walking the plank and needing to replace a hand or two, so they went over to the Doctors Office and while waiting in the waiting room the Pirates had a Tea Party to help pass the time. What it is to be 3 and let your imagination run wild!!!!

On June 1st at 9 AM we will begin to hold spaces for fall enrollment. Spaces are based on availability only. On or after June 1st you may visit the center and hold a space for your child with the non-refundable $75.00 registration fee. You must start at the center no later than August 30th ie. we will only hold your space until August 30th.  We look forward to meeting you soon!

Summer boredom got your preschooler down? Try one of our Summer Camps! You do not have to be registered to take advantage of one of these fun camps!

Present…  University Kid Kamps

 Fun for ages 2 (potty trained) to age 6

The following camps will be offered:

June 28^th-July 2nd   Mad Lab (Science)

July 12^th-July 16^th      Icky Sticky (Sensory)

July 19^th-July 23^rd     Mad Lab (Science)

July 26^th-30^th         Let’s Create (Art)

August 2^nd-August 6^th PreK refresher (for children attending kindergarten)

Time: 9AM to Noon

When: Monday-Friday

Cost: $100.00 per week

$25.00 non refundable deposit to hold your space

(deposit goes towards first week)

NO registration or materials fee! Snack included!

Only 12 spaces per camp available, register soon.

On a weekly basis we  have several prospective parents come and tour our center.  I am very proud of both Murrieta and French Valley University’s staff and curriculum. However, I sometimes feel as if I am defending the way we do “things” around here. I often hear “there is just not enough structure” or “it looks like all they are doing is playing” or even “there is just not enough academics for my child”. What does all that mean exactly? Maybe I have been in this industry for so long that I lost focus… I thought children were supposed to play, I thought children were supposed to have fun!  Most people as adults, don’t have that much “fun” anymore. Maybe an occasional night out with friends or even a vacation once a year. I am lucky because I have fun at work. I enjoy watching how much fun the children have at our centers. I see smiles all day long. I see children that aren’t ready to go home there having so much fun. But guess what? They are learning, every minute of the day. How, do you ask? Because they are only 2, 3, 4 and 5 they haven’t been in this world all that long. So wouldn’t every day, every new thing they see, touch or explore be a new experience to them? The children at Murrieta and French Valley University learn new things every day! We just don’t make them sit down and do dittos or look at flash cards to do it!

Julie Van Gaale /Owner

Hello fellow bloggers I hope everyone is enjoying  the things that we post for you to read. I wanted to let the parents know that they are always welcome to come to me with any concerns they may have on something they saw, heard or that their child told them. We have a little sane in the pre -school world that we believe non of what we hear and half of what we see and we always ask the parents for the real story before we accuse them of anything. On that note I would like for the parents to keep that in mind when your little ones tell you things about school and the teachers. For example one of my teachers was reading the NoDavid book to her class when one of the parents came to my office and said this teacher was yelling at” David” to stay of the furniture and stop running and they didn’t feel her tone was appropriate with that child. I knew that we didn’t have a child by that name in the school but I followed up on the concern of the parent, learning it was a story she was reading and the kids loved it. I shared that with the parent and they felt embarrassed. I simply said “don’t feel embarrassed  just ask and I will always get to the bottom of the concern”. So parents if your child tells you something that raises a red flag please talk to us before making any harsh decisions.

Thank you

Hi everyone I hope you are enjoying our blogging. I would like to give a friendly reminder to all parents enrolled in our school. Periodically check you child’s cubby to make sure that their extra clothes still fit and are the right season. Nothing like changing a child into sweats when it’s 90 degrees outside.  Also please remember to label all items with your child’s name.

Thank you,

Ms. Brandi

Things that you will find in a pre-school teachers pocket at the end of a day. A crayon, band aide wrapper, hair bow, rocks, a stick, a quarter, a yellow letter B magnet and last but not least a red Lego that she picked up off the floor on the way to the potty with her class. These are items that one of my teachers pulled out of her pocket yesterday before she went home. Whats in you pockets at the end of the day?

Most people would be pulling thier hair out if they were stuck in side w/ 60 kids in the pooring down rain. Well not us we have made the best of a bad situation. We have bikes up and down the halls, rubber ducks floating in the puddles and forts for all children to play in and under. Check out our rainy day pictures on face book when you become a fan of Murrieta University Preschool.