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Portland, ME
Breakwater School
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Telephone: (207) 772-8689 · Website: www.breakwaterschool.org
Contact Info
Breakwater School
858 Brighton Av
Portland, ME
04102
http://www.breakwaterschool.org
Tel:
(207) 772-8689
Director:
Peter Buckley, Head of School,
Erin Frederick, Admissions Director
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School Philosophy and Mission
"Research in the field of early childhood education indicates there are significant benefits from multi-year teacher-child relationships. Both continuity of care and teacher-parent-child relationship...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
"8:00 to 8:20 Students arrive for the day. Parents help children put snacks and coats in cubbies, check for parent messages, and bring children to their classroom.
8:20 Morning Meeting begins in each...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
3 years
to 4 years |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 8.30 am- 3.00 pm |
| Tuition: | $11,490/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
"AfterCare program runs from 3 pm to 6 pm, 5 days per week."
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | At breakwater, we ask all parents and students to visit the school during the application process. parent visits and tours, as well as student visits, are required as part of the admission process. |
| Application Information | $35 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Diversity |
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