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Wind in the Willows Early Learning Center
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neighborhood: Sunnyside · Telephone: (415) 333-7166 · Website: www.windinthewillows.org
Contact Info
Wind in the Willows Early Learning Center
713 Monterey Boulevard
San Francisco, CA
94127
www.windinthewillows.org
Tel:
(415) 333-7166
Director:
Pat Joyce
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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
Wind in the Willows is a non-profit preschool that has a child-centered philosophy. Our emphasis is on creativity, socialization and language development. We believe in a child-directed curriculum and...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Each session follows the same daily schedule:
CHOOSING TIME Children choose among various activities such as painting, manipulative toys, dramatic play, dress up and sand and water play.
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
3 years
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| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 8:30 am- 11:45 am |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | No |
| Total enrollment | 36 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 1:6 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Children may attend 2, 3 or 5 half days a week either in the mornings or afternoons. There are no full day schedules offered. Contact the school for current tuition information.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a tour |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | September -1 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on enrollment is balanced by age and gender and reflects all ethnic, racial, and economic segments of the community. |
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