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Newton, MA
Burr Cooperative Nursery School
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Telephone: (617) 332-0886 · Website: www.burrcoop.org
Contact Info
Burr Cooperative Nursery School
64 Hancock Street
Newton, MA
02466
http://www.burrcoop.org
Tel:
(617) 332-0886
Director:
Barb Day : Director
director@burrcoop.org
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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Co-op |
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School Philosophy and Mission
Burr Cooperative believes that preschool children learn best through play and active exploration of their environment. Being a cooperative, parents play an active role inside and out of the classroom...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
9:00 Arrival
9:10 Morning Meeting
9:20 - 10:20 Free Play
10:20-10:45Clean-up, Toileting and Handwashing
10:45 Snack
11:00 Quiet Book/Activity Time
11:15 Circle
11:30 Playground
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
3 years
to 5 years |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 9 am- 12 pm |
| Tuition: | $4,700/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | 9/12/2008 - 6/5/2009 |
| Total enrollment | 16 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 5:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Extended day is available from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00.
Families may choose to send thier children 3, 4 or 5 days a week. Every effort is made to accomodate parents' choice of which 3 or 4 days.
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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 | $45.00 |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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