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Jamaica Plain, MA
Small Word, VA Medical Center
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neighborhood: Jamaica Plain · Telephone: (617) 232-8286 · Website: www.vamcsmallworld.com
Contact Info
Small Word, VA Medical Center
150 S. Huntington Ave BUilding 9
Jamaica Plain, MA
02130
www.vamcsmallworld.com
Tel:
(617) 232-8286
Fax:
(617) 232-8446
Director:
Patricia Culbert
vamcsmallworldcc@hotmail.com
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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
Small World serves as an advocate for children, their families, and their teachers in the community and society. It is the philosophy of Small World Child Care Center that children are unique individu...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
(breakfast and lunch are included in the program)
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
3 years
to 4 years 11 months |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 7 am- 6 pm |
| Tuition: | $950/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | While child is in utero |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Application Information | $100 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on vamc employment status |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Boston Public Schools
- Brookline Public Schools
- Archdiocese of Boston Schools
- Metco Mansfield Public Schools
- Natick Public Schools
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