Chalk Preschool - Chicago, IL

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Contact Info

Chalk Preschool
2840 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL  60657
www.chalkpreschool.com


Tel: (773) 935-7300
Fax: (773) 935-1660

Director: Angela Johnson
ajohnson@chalkpreschool.com

Admissions Director: Angela Johnson

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General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Check Mark Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia
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Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Five Stars
Quality of teaching Five Stars
Development of social skills and work habits Four And Half Stars
Home-school connection Four Stars
Discipline Four And Half Stars
Facilities Three and Half Stars
Health Four And Half Stars
Safety Five Stars
Handling of separation Four And Half Stars
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Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  5

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

School Philosophy and Mission

Mission:
Educate young minds and facilitate the enjoyment of learning. Support the growth of the whole child across emotional, social, physical, and cognitive domains to ensure the development of st...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

We offer half and full days- 2, 3, or 5 days a week.
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Application Information

Applications accepted After a face-to-face meeting at the school
Wait list No
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Key Statistics

Total enrollment 83
Student/teacher ratio 16:3
Extended day No

School year

Year round program

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Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Sacred Heart, Chicago City Day School

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes


"Includes one snack and catered lunch"
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Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages: From 2 years to
5 years
Days: 5 day(s) a week
8:30 am- 12:30 pm
Tuition: $1,040/Month
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Additional Application Information

Application fee: $300

Acceptance criteria: "CHALK Preschool accepts Enrollment Applications on a year round basis. Admission into CHALK Preschool based on application date, desired days, flexibility of days, and date registration fee is received." - Taken from website

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