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Close to Home Children's Center
144 Bridge Street
Newton, MA
02458
Tel:
(617) 244-3940
Director:
Nancy Alberico
closetohomecc@aol.com
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General Approach to Learning
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Reggio-Emilia |
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School Philosophy and Mission
We believe that children learn and grow in a safe, nurturing, and organized environment.Children develop into confident, productive adults when provided with a loving, positive foundation during their...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
2 years
6 months
to 3 years 9 months |
| Days: | 3 day(s) a week 8:30 am- 12:30 pm |
| Tuition: | $235/Week |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 24 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 5:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 6 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Extended care available at $8.50 per hour until 6:00 PM.
Rates include weekly music lessons and hot lunch on Tuesday and Thursday.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $50 |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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