| Upper Falls Nursery School - Newton, MA |
- Telephone: (617) 332-6488
Contact Info
Upper Falls Nursery School
45 Pettee Street
Newton, MA
02464
Tel:
(617) 332-6488
Director:
Karen McDaniel
General Approach to Learning
| Play-based |
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Play-based with some structure |
| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
| Montessori |
| Waldorf |
| Co-op |
| Reggio-Emilia |
Parent Ratings
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 1
Savvy Source survey: Yes
School Philosophy and Mission
Our philosophy is that children learn best through their play. In a nurturing environment our mixed age's classroom of 3 & 4 year olds supports a child's individual needs while fostering learning & s...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school |
| Deadline for applications | December 10 |
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 years |
| Extended day | Yes |
School year
09/2008 - 06/2009
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Children may stay until 1:15 pm 3 to 4 afternoons a week. Cost is $10.00 per day with an annual contract, or $12.00 per day for drop-ins. More >
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages:
From
3 years
to 5 years |
| Days:
5 day(s) a week 8:45 am- 11:45 am |
| Tuition: $4,227/Year |
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Additional Application Information
Application fee: $35.00
Acceptance criteria: First-come basis
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