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Westwood, CA
Westwood United Methodist Church Preschool

Five Stars

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

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Telephone: (310) 474-8986  · Website: www.westwoodumc.org

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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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Parents: Rate This Preschool Parent Ratings

Quality of teaching
Five Stars
Development of social skills and work habits
Four And Half Stars
Home-school connection
Four Stars
Discipline
Five Stars
Facilities
Three and Half Stars
Health
Four And Half Stars
Safety
Four Stars
Handling of separation
Four And Half Stars

Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 4
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes

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General Approach to Learning

Checked 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
Days:
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 ratio8:1
Age cutoff for enrollment2 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 listYes
Deadline for applicationsRolling
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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