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Denver, CO
Family Star Montessori & Early Head Start
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Telephone: (303) 477-7827 · Website: http://www.familystar.net
Basic Stats
| Total enrollment | 140 |
| Established | 1986 |
| % of teachers with: | - CPR | 100% |
| - First aid | 100% |
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Transportation
- Parents bring their children to and from school
- Located close to public transportation
Dropoff Procedure
- Parents walk their child into the classroom
- 9:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child
Late Pickup Policy: Parents must be at the school by 5:30. There is a late fee of $1 per minute after that.
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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 |
| Some experience serving children with special needs | Yes |
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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) | 
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| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) | |
| Music room | |
| Art room | |
| Library | |
| Dance and movement instruction |
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| Playground |
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Accreditation, Membership & Awards
| Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children | No |
Other Accreditations |
Qualistar rated |
Other Memberships
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Association Montessori Internationale |
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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?
Family Star Montessori has two centers.
Northwest Denver
2246 Federal Blvd.
Northeast Denver
1331 E. 33rd Ave.
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