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Pasadena, CA
Whiz Kids Academy
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neighborhood: Northwest Pasadena · Telephone: (626) 398-0847 · Website: www.whizkidsacademy.com/i...
Basic Stats
| Total enrollment | 14 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 5:1 |
| Average tenure for teachers | 5 yrs. |
| % of teachers with: | |
| - Bachelors | 100% |
| - Masters | 33% |
| - Teaching credentials | 0% | - CPR | 100% |
| - First aid | 100% |
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Transportation
- Parents bring their children to and from school
Dropoff Procedure
- Parents walk their child into the classroom
- 7:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child
Late Pickup Policy: There is a $10 fee charged for each 15 minutes after 6:05pm.
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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) | 
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| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) | |
| Music room |
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| Art room |
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| Library | |
| Playground |
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Accreditation, Membership & Awards
| Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children | No |
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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?
Parents will know their child is being taught at his or her level. Students are encouraged by teachers as well as other children and a merit system is in place to reward achievements. We know our children, answer their questions and help them with educational, physical, developmental and emotional needs.
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