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Pasadena, CA
Hastings Ranch Nursery School
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neighborhood: Northeast Pasadena · Telephone: (626) 351-9171 · Website: www.hrns.org
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
High Point, Norma Coombs, Pasadena Christian, Don Benito, Highland Oaks Elementary, Marengo Elementary , Ribet Academy, Barnhart, Sierra Madre, St. Rita's, Crestview, St. Mark's, St. Phillip's
Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions
Parent #1
I think it's just first-come, first-served sort of thing.
Parent #2
Apply early and start child out in the 2 year old class, 2 day program, or afternoons to get your foot in the door. I had to start my 3 year old in the afternoons--but the afternoons turned out to be great.
Parent #3
Applied early.
Parent #4
I started looking early enough that there was still space available to enroll in one of the classes (Tues / Thurs AM). We were waitlisted for our preferred days and ended up getting them (MWF AM).
Parent #5
We had a tour of the school and thought the head of school was great and very knowledgeable.
Parent #6
Be flexible about which session to attend
Parent #7
Applied early, we were fine with Tuesday, Thursday schedule instead of M-W-F mornings, which is most popular.
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