Plowshares at Lincoln-Eliot - Newton, MA

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Contact Info

Plowshares at Lincoln-Eliot
191 Pearl Street
Newton, MA  02458
www.machildcare.com/plo...


Tel: (617) 965-6082

Director: Marcia Ward

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General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Check Mark Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia
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Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Three Stars
Quality of teaching Three and Half Stars
Development of social skills and work habits Three and Half Stars
Home-school connection Three Stars
Discipline Three and Half Stars
Facilities Three Stars
Health Three Stars
Safety Four Stars
Handling of separation Two Stars
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Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

School Philosophy and Mission

Loving care and guidance are offered in a safe, supervised and supportive atmosphere where children are encouraged to explore, create, build, problem-solve and try out new skills.

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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

(From the Newton North site)

7:45 - 10:00 FREE TIME
THEME PROJECTS
SNACK
10:00 - 10:15 CLEAN-UP/BATHROOM
10:15 - 10:45 CIRCLE TIME
10:45 - 11:30 OUTSIDE/GROSS MOTOR
11:30 - 12:30 LUNCH TIME ...
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Application Information

Applications accepted After a face-to-face meeting at the school
Wait list No
Deadline for applications Rolling
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Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment 2 years and 9 months
Extended day Yes
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes


12:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m., flexible hours. More >

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages: From 2 years 9 months to
5 years
Days: 5 day(s) a week
8:45 am- 2:45 pm
Tuition: $825/Month
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Waldorf?

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