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Jamaica Plain, MA
Mosaic School, The
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neighborhood: Jamaica Plain · Telephone: (617) 524-1155 · Website: www.themosaicschool.com
Basic Stats
| Total enrollment | 24 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 1:10 |
| Established | 2005 |
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| - Teaching credentials | 100% | - CPR | 100% |
| - First aid | 100% |
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Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.5) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Outside play equipment |
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Transportation
- Parents bring their children to and from school
Dropoff Procedure
- Parents walk children into school; children encouraged to enter classroom on their own
- 8:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child
Late Pickup Policy: Late fees; we call emergency contacts.
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Features of the Preschool
| Provide a third year | Yes |
| Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program | Yes |
| Affiliated with a religious institution | No |
| Teach religious concepts | No |
| Some experience serving children with special needs | Yes |
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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) | |
| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) |  |
| Music room |
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| Art room | |
| Library | |
| Playground |
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Accreditation, Membership & Awards
| Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children | No |
Other Accreditations |
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Director's Comments
Question to director: Do you have any additional thoughts on what parents should consider when looking at your school? Is there any advice that you would like to provide to prospective parents?
We are a warm, progressive program. Our school is a wonderful place to learn, work and grow in.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Mosaic offers a theme-based learning approach: every month the school introduces a new theme such as 'Community Helpers.' The songs, art, and books that month are then centered around that theme - parents are strongly encouraged to come in and lead activities, read books surrounding the theme, or surrounding their personal interests.
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