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Chicago, IL
The Fourth Presbyterian Church Children's Center/Day School
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neighborhood: Gold Coast · Telephone: (312) 787-4570 · Website: www.fourthchurch.org/datschool.html
Contact Info
The Fourth Presbyterian Church Children's Center/Day School
126 East Chestnut
Chicago, IL
60611
www.fourthchurch.org/da...
Tel:
(312) 787-4570
Fax:
(312) 787-4584
Director:
Ruthie Hornaday
rhorbaday@fourthchurch.org
Admissions Director:
director
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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
As an observer of a Day School session, you will see the children participating in a variety if self-selected and teacher-directed activities. You will see children painting and drawing, building and ...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
9:00-9:30 or 1:00-1:30: Climbing, sliding, riding trycicles, throwing and catching, running, jumping, rolling all contribute to to large muscle development and coordination.
9:30 to 10:00 or 1:30 ...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
3 years
to 4 years |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 9:00 am- 11:45 am |
| Tuition: | $6,003/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | No |
| Total enrollment | 60 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 3:6 |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Preschool is also offered 3 afternoons a week: Monday/Wednesday/Thursday, 1:00 to 3:30pm, September through May, at a cost of $3,662.
Figures raised 5% for 2007-2008 school year.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Application Information | Free |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on 1. siblings 2. church members 3. diversity |
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