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Portland, ME
Holistic Children's Garden
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Telephone: (207) 828-1949 · Website: www.holisticchildrensgarden.com
Contact Info
Holistic Children's Garden
420 Ocean Avenue
Portland, ME
04103
www.holisticchildrensga...
Tel:
(207) 828-1949
Director:
Sophie and Sam Rodriguez
info@holisticchildrensgarden.com
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General Approach to Learning
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Waldorf |
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School Philosophy and Mission
The daily rhythm is inspired by the writings of Rudolf Steiner and his Waldorf educational philosophy. Free old fashioned play and group activities like baking bread, making soup, painting, etc. Woo...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Free play until breakfast time.
Breakfast.
Circle time.
Free play.
Group activity.
Outdoor play.
Lunch. (departure of children who come am only)
nap.
snack.
free play
Outdoor play until pick...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
2 years
6 months
to 6 years |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 7:30 am- 5 pm |
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Key Statistics
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 9 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 9:2 |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Small home-based Waldorf (Steiner) Inspired preschool. Organic meals and snacks. Arts and crafts free from chemicals. French language integrated. 7:30-5. Full or part-time, year-round or Sept. to...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | Free |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on philosophical affinity. |
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