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Westwood United Methodist Church Preschool
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Telephone: (310) 474-8986 · Website: www.westwoodumc.org
Contact Info
Westwood United Methodist Church Preschool
10497 Wilshire Boulevard
Westwood, CA
90024
www.westwoodumc.org
Tel:
(310) 474-8986
Fax:
(310) 475-2974
Director:
Linda Bravin
directorpreschool@westwoodumc.org
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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School Philosophy and Mission
The Westwood United Methodist Preschool opened in 1988. It is the philosophy of the school to foster independence of thought, personal worth and responsibility, and a spirit of mutual helpfulness. ...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
The daily schedule is planned with the following goals in mind: We want your child to feel secure and independent, to be able to move easily and confidently from one activity to another, to provide a...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
2 years
5 months
to 5 years |
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| Mon 7:00am - 6:00pm | |
| Tue 7:00am - 6:00pm | |
| Wed 7:00am - 6:00pm | |
| Thu 7:00am - 6:00pm | |
| Fri 7:00am - 6:00pm | |
| Tuition: | $825/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 84 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 8:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 9 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Preschool (2.5-5 year olds) have approximately 16 students per class; Pre-K (4-5 year olds) have approximately 24 students per class.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | When the child is 18 month old |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $75 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Priorities for church members, siblings and our parent & toddler program families based on sibling priority, church members and children enrolled in parent toddler program |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Warner Avenue
- Westwood Charter
- Fairburn
- St. Paul the Apostle
- Beverly Hills Public Schools
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