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Chicago, IL
North Shore SDA Preschool

Five Stars

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

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neighborhood: North Park/Albany Park ·  Telephone: (773)-769-0733 ext. 236  · Website: www.nsja.org

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North Shore SDA Preschool
5220 N. California Avenue
Chicago, IL  60625

www.nsja.org

Tel: (773)-769-0733 ext. 236
Fax: (773) 769-0928

Director: Helen Bacchus
principal@nsja.org

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Parents: Rate This Preschool Parent Ratings

Quality of teaching
Five Stars
Development of social skills and work habits
Five Stars
Home-school connection
Three and Half Stars
Discipline
Five Stars
Facilities
Three and Half Stars
Health
Four And Half Stars
Safety
Four And Half Stars
Handling of separation
Five Stars

Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 3
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes

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General Approach to Learning

Checked Predominantly teacher-led instruction

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School Philosophy and Mission

Each child is of infinite worth, and we respect and celebrate each child's uniqueness and culture.

Our staff of caring, dedicated teachers is committed to providing individualized attention on your...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

6:00am: center opens
6:00am-8:00am: arrival time, creative play
8:00am-8:45am: breakfast (provided by parents)
8:45am-9:00am: clean up, prep for circle time
9:00am-9:30am: circle time (worship, da...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages From 3 years to
6 years
Days: 5 day(s) a week
9 am- 1 pm
Tuition: $85/Week

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Key Statistics

Extended day Yes
School year Year round program
Total enrollment 14
Student/teacher ratio9:1
Age cutoff for enrollment3 years

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care


Above enrollment is based on availability. Maximum class size is 18 students.

A 10% discount will be given to the second full time child in the family.

Children not picked up at closing time (6...
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Application Information

Applications accepted After a face-to-face meeting at the school
Wait listNo
Deadline for applicationsRolling
Application Information $45
Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

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Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

  • North Shore Junior Academy

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Trace around your child's foot, with shoe on, on a piece of white construction paper or card stock. Have child cut out the shoe print and add a spooky face. Glue it to a popsicle stick and you have a ghost stick puppet!

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