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Sarasota, FL
A STEP ABOVE CHILDCARE CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER
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Telephone: (941) 907-8828 · Website: astepabovechildcarecl.com
Contact Info
A STEP ABOVE CHILDCARE CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER
7323 MERCHANT COURT
Sarasota, FL
34240
astepabovechildcarecl.com
Tel:
(941) 907-8828
Fax:
(941) 907-1565
Director:
Kristen
astepabovechildcare@usa.com
Admissions Director:
Monica
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based |
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Play-based with some structure |
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Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
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School Philosophy and Mission
A Step Above Childcare believes strongly in enriching the lives of children. We believe that children should receive a wide variety of activities and learning experiences throughout the day. Small cla...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
School opens at 7:30 a.m.
Children arrive to the sound of music and open center time. Followed by a morning snack and story time. Afterwards the children enjoy time out on the playgrounds. When they...
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 52 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 9:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 1 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
7:30 A.M. - 8:00 A.M. / 5:30 P.M. - 6:00P.M.
3:00 P.M. - 5: 30P.M. / 6:00 P.M.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | While child is in utero, upon birth, after a face-to-face meeting at the school |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- McNeal
- Gene Whitt
- Outer Door Academy
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