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Shepherd of the Valley Preschool
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Telephone: (818) 347-6784 · Website: sovlps.org
Contact Info
Shepherd of the Valley Preschool
23838 Kittridge St.
West Hills, CA
91307
sovlps.org
Tel:
(818) 347-6784
Fax:
(818) 347-9944
Director:
Diane Haskell
principal@sovls.org
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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
We recognize that parents have the primary responsibility to educate their children, and we strive to work together in mutual trust and cooperation to enhance the development of each child. Our nurtu...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
8:45-9:00 Arrival: Tabletop toys, puzzles, etc.
9:00-9:30 Circle and Calendar/story and song
9:30-10:00 Art
10:00-10:20 Outside play
10:20-10:45 Snack
10:45-11:00 Music or Spanish
11:00-11:15 ...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
2 years
11 months
to 5 years |
| Days: | 3 day(s) a week 8:45 am- 12:15 pm |
| Tuition: | $295/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | 9/1/2009 - 6/11/2010 |
| Total enrollment | 12 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 7:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 11 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Optional Stay and Play is available from 12:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily for $10 per day.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | While child is in utero, upon birth, after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | Free |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Shepherd of the Valley School
- Welby Way
- Pomelo
- Woodland Hills Elementary
- Haynes
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