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Baker Language and Learning Center
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neighborhood: Madrona/Leschi/Central District · Telephone: (206) 328-2275 · Website: www.bakerlearningcenter.com
Contact Info
Baker Language and Learning Center
2812 S Jackson Street
Seattle, WA
98144
www.bakerlearningcenter.com
Tel:
(206) 328-2275
Fax:
(206) 324-1820
Director:
Amy Williamson
bakerlc@nwlink.com
Admissions Director:
bakerlc@nwlink.com
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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Reggio-Emilia |
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School Philosophy and Mission
Our preschool is based on a variety of methods, from Montessori to Reggio Emilia. We believe that a solid marriage of both emergent, child-centered curricula and theme-based, teacher-led activities cr...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Each day is designed to follow a similar schedule in order to promote confidence and expectancy in the children while respecting each child?s individual
needs. Times are approximate.
9:00 - 9:15 a...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
3 years
3 months
to 5 years |
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| Tue 1pm - 4pm | |
| Thu 1pm - 4pm | |
| Tuition: | $1,950/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | No |
| Total enrollment | 38 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 5:1 |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
2s must be 2 by December 31 of the year they are entering preschool.
Mixed Age A.M. (MAAM) and Mixed Age P.M. (MAPM) students must be 3 by December 31 of the year they are entering the MAAM/MAPM p...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | February 15 |
| Application Information | $45 |
| Acceptance criteria: | We enroll on a selective first-come basis. That is, simply accepting an application does not mean that the child has been enrolled. Part of our selection criteria is based on the parent-center interview and the home-study. We are desirous of a harmonious blend of individuals, based both on the parents and the child. Observation helps us decide on acceptance |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- John Muir Elementary
- McGilvra Elementary
- Bertschi School
- Valley School
- Giddens School
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