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Newton, MA
Bowen Cooperative Nursery School
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Telephone: (617) 332-3923 · Website: www.bowencoop.org
Contact Info
Bowen Cooperative Nursery School
96 Otis Street
Newton, MA
02460
www.bowencoop.org
Tel:
(617) 332-3923
Director:
Priscilla Howland
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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 are a child-centered, play-based school at which children can continue their social, emotional, intellectual and physical development in a creative, safe and exciting environment. Children are resp...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Morning meeting. Activities. Free time. Snack. Specialist. Outside time.
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
4 years
8 months
to 5 years 7 months |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 8:30 am- 1 pm |
| Tuition: | $6,220/Week |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | No |
| Total enrollment | 46 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 6:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 9 months |
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $40 |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Cabot
- Mason Rice
- Horace Mann
- Pierce
- Park School
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