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The Secret Garden Preschool
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neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Montlake · Telephone: (206) 329-6357 · Website: www.secretgardenpreschool.com
Contact Info
The Secret Garden Preschool
907 18th Avenue E
Seattle, WA
98112
www.secretgardenpreschool.com
Tel:
(206) 329-6357
Director:
Laurie Smith
secretgardenpreschool@comcast.net
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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
It is our belief that the preschool years are one of the greatest times of discovery and exploration for young children. Children are discovering their feelings, learning important life-long social sk...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Our classes are structured so that the children have a variety of learning situations that provide both group and independent activities during the day. Each class consists of the following activities...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
4 years
to 5 years |
| Days: | 4 day(s) a week 9 am- 1 pm |
| Tuition: | $615/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | No |
| Total enrollment | 65 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 6:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 6 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
More Information About ages of Children Enrolling in All Classes
Young Threes Class 2 yrs 6 mos to 3 yrs Tuesday/Thursday 9 AM to 12 Noon Must be 2 yrs by 3/1/07
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, we also send out application materials from e-mail requests. please visit our website at www.secretgardenpreschool.com |
| Wait list | No |
| Application Information | $55.00 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on our offers are based on the following factors: (1) date of receipt of your application (2) parents demonstrated interest in becoming a part of our school community (3) school readiness of your child (4) balancing classes based on age and gender. |
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