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Alexandria, VA
Aldersgate Methodist Church Day School
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Telephone: (703) 768-8351 · Website: www.aldersgate.net/
Contact Info
Aldersgate Methodist Church Day School
1301 Collingwood Road
Alexandria, VA
22308
http://www.aldersgate.net/
Tel:
(703) 768-8351
Director:
Patty Spitnale, Day School Director
dayschool@aldersgate.net, p.spitnale@aldersgate.net
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based |
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Play-based with some structure |
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School Philosophy and Mission
Aldersgate Day School program provides a happy and rewarding preschool experience while affirming each child's self worth, developing his or her unique skills and talents and aiding in the child's soc...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Each day all of our classes, regardless of age level, enjoy a gathering time, circle activities, small group "instruction", snack time, indoor and/or outdoor play time and center time. Obviously thes...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
1 years
to 5 years |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | No |
| Total enrollment | 205 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 14:2 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 1 years |
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | Applications for the upcoming school year are available beginning the previous january. please see our website for specific dates. |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $50 |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Belle View Elementary
- Fort Hunt Elementary
- Stratford Landing Elementary
- Waynewood Elementary
- Several private schools including St. Louis
- St. Mary's
- St. Rita's
- Browne Academy
- Burgandy Farms
- etc.
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