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The Chalkboard
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neighborhood: Lincoln Park · Telephone: (312) 266-2573 · Website: www.chalkboardpreschool.com
Contact Info
The Chalkboard
450 W. Menomonee
Chicago, IL
60614
www.chalkboardpreschool.com
Tel:
(312) 266-2573
Fax:
(773) 385-9469
Director:
Sherry Kopka
info@chalkboardpreschool.com
Admissions Director:
Sherry Kopka
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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
We feel that not all children are ready for five days in school at these early ages. Therefore, Chalkboard offers not only a five day program but two and three day programs also. The morning session m...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Children come into school at 9:00a.m. or 1:00p.m. and spend the first hour and one half of their day enjoying free play. During this time they are welcome to complete at least one art activity most l...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
2 years
6 months
to 5 years |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 1 pm- 4 pm |
| Tuition: | $3,780/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | No |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 69 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 20:3 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 6 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Full tuition is paid regardless of illness or family trips. When a child is enrolled in school, the expenses to maintain the services reserved or the child are constant although the child may be absen...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, call school or complete the online registration form |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | Free |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Lincoln Elementary
- Francis Parker
- Louisa May Alcott School
- St. Clements
- LaSalle Elementary
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