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Newton, MA
Jams Preschool

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Telephone: (617) 965-2453

Kindergarten
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Basic Stats

Total enrollment	19
% of teachers with:
- Bachelors	100%

source: This information was compiled by Savvy Source

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.4)
Building, bathrooms, hallway
Classroom equipment and furniture
Outside play equipment

source: This information was provided by parents

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- 9:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year	No
Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program	No
Affiliated with a religious institution	No

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)
Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)
Music room
Art room
Library
Large indoor room
Playground more

source: This information was compiled by Savvy Source

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children

Yes

source: This information was compiled by Savvy Source

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Very loving environment. The teachers are fantastic.

Parent #2
On the whole I have been extremely happy at JAMS. I am there now with my 2nd child and would definitely go back for more. The teachers truly love each of the children and they really get to know them so well. I trust their opinions regarding the children and feel completely safe leaving my children in their care. It has also been my experience both of my times at JAMS that it attracts an absolutely lovely group of moms(and dads). I have made lasting relationships and because it is a fairly small school I feel like all the moms almost become like family. It's truly been an amazing experience and I would HIGHLY recomment it to anyone.

Parent #3
JAMS is a nurturing environment that stresses social interaction and free play. My son enjoys going to school and misses his teachers and friends when he is absent. They are good about teaching the kids the appropriate way to interact (hands are not for hitting, etc.)

Parent #4
A good first school experience, but not a strong academic program

A Season of Rituals

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Darkest December is upon us, and we are all preparing, in our different ways, to light it up with rituals. Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's. Parties, tree lightings, and holiday cards. Visits with family. Feasts, gifts, and candles.

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Today's “Preschool’s Out” Activity

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Get large plastic buckets (or sand buckets if you have lots of really little toys )in a variety of solid colors (red, blue, yellow, green, pink). Ask your child to clean up his/her toys by putting the toys in the bucket corresponding to the color bucket. Great for teaching personal responsibility, color identification, and sorting.

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