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Apple Blossom Nursery School
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Telephone: (503) 235-5685 · Website: www.appleblossomschool.com/
Contact Info
Apple Blossom Nursery School
3400 SE Main St.
Portland, OR
97214
http://www.appleblossomschool.com/
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(503) 235-5685
Director:
Carrie Riley
Crileyteach@aol.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
Waldorf education is about teaching your child to learn through imitation & action. We recognize each childs unique spirit & strive to be worthy of their imitation.
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
8:25 First children start to arrive
8:50 Last children should arrive
8:35 Tea time includes warm and cold cereal, raisins, and maybe yogurt (using toilet & washing hands before and after).
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 12 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 5:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 8 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
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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 | $25 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on on a good fit for all & a lot is first come first as well |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Buckman
- Richmen
- Village Waldorf Charter
- Cedarwood Waldorf
- Portland Waldorf School
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