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Alexandria, VA
Hopkins House - James L. & Juliette McNeil Preschool
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Telephone: (571) 480-4260 · Website: www.hopkinshouse.org
Contact Info
Hopkins House - James L. & Juliette McNeil Preschool
8543 Forest Place
Alexandria, VA
22309
www.hopkinshouse.org
Tel:
(571) 480-4260
Fax:
(703) 683-3056
Director:
Joyce Pinkney
JPinkney@hopkinshouse.org
Admissions Director:
JD Walker
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Parent Ratings
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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
Through highly-qualified and experienced staff, a strong, nationally recognized curriculum, and a safe, nurturing environment, Hopkins House seeks to provide a world-class early care and education pro...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
7 am: Start of the school day
8 am: Exercise and breakfast
9 am: Learning centers
11 am: Outdoor time
12 am: Lunch
2 pm: Learning centers
3 pm: Snack time
4 pm: Creative play
6 pm: End of the ...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
4 years
to 5 years |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 7 am- 6 pm |
| Tuition: | $225/Week |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | No |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 85 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 4:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 months |
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | Upon birth, after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | Free |
| Acceptance criteria: | Waiting List/ Immediate Availability |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Mt. Vernon Woods
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