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West Des Moines, IA
Montessori Children's House
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Telephone: (515) 225-1073 · Website: www.themontessorichildrenshouse.net
Contact Info
Montessori Children's House
1505 - 42nd Street
West Des Moines, IA
50266
www.themontessorichildr...
Tel:
(515) 225-1073
Fax:
(515) 225-3781
Director:
Shyamli Kumar
director@themontessorichildrenshouse.net
Admissions Director:
Kristin Johnson
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General Approach to Learning
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Montessori |
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
1 years
6 months
to 3 years |
| Days: | |
| Mon 8:30am - 3:00pm | |
| Tue 8:30am - 3:00pm | |
| Wed 8:30am - 3:00pm | |
| Thu 8:30am - 3:00pm | |
| Fri 8:30am - 3:00pm |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | 8/23/2009 - 5/23/2010 |
| Summer Program | 6/1/2009 - 8/14/2009 |
| Total enrollment | 160 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 10:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 1 years and 6 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Before care begins at 7:30 am and after care begins at 3:00.
We also have an enrichment program everyday after school beginning at 3:20.
There are additional charges for these services.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school, parents may also download application and mail along with an application fee |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $75 |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- West Des Moines schools
- Des Moines schools
- Johnston school
- Waukee schools
- Urbandale schools
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