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James G. Blaine School
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neighborhood: West Lakeview · Telephone: (773) 534-5750 · Website: www.blaine.cps.k12.il.us
Contact Info
James G. Blaine School
1420 West Grace
Chicago, IL
60613
www.blaine.cps.k12.il.us
Tel:
(773) 534-5750
Fax:
(773) 534-5748
Director:
Mrs. G. Vaccarezza, Principal
Admissions Director:
Ms. E. Day
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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
The mission of the Tuition Based Preschool program is to ensure that all children, ages 3 and 4, have access to comprehensive, high quality preschool options, and support on a developmental continuum....
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
3 years
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| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 11:00 am- 1:45 pm |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| Total enrollment | 180 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 10:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 years |
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | October, the year prior |
| 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
- James G. Blaine School
- Hawthorne
- Nettlehorst
- LeMoyne School
- LaSalle Language Academy
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