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Newton, MA
Congregation Mishkan Tefila Nursery School
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Telephone: (617)-332-7770 ext. 3236 · Website: www.mishkantefila.org
Contact Info
Congregation Mishkan Tefila Nursery School
300 Hammond Pond Parkway
Newton, MA
02467
www.mishkantefila.org
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(617)-332-7770 ext. 3236
Director:
Ellen Agulnick
nurseryschooldirector@mishkantefila.org
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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
The nursery school at Mishkan Tefila is the gateway into lifelong learning for each child. We create a warm and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow. We recognize that each child is a...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
9:00-9:15 welcome
9:15-9:30 morning meeting
9:30-10:30 center time
10:30-10:40 cleanup
10:40-11:00 snack
11:00-11:30 circle, story, activity
11:30-12:00 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 |
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Key Statistics
| School year | 9/7/2008 - 6/19/2009 |
| Total enrollment | 45 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 1:7 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 1 years and 9 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Extended day is offered Monday-Friday until either 1:30 or 2:30. From 1:30-2:30 we offer our Explorers program -- enriching classes witha a daily them (art, cooking, science, music and movement, etc)
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | 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
- Newton Public Schools
- Brookline Public Schools
- Rashi
- Solomon Schecter
- Shady Hill
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