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Montecito School
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Telephone: (650) 968-5957 · Website: www.montecitoschool.com
Contact Info
Montecito School
1468 Grant Road
Los Altos, CA
94024
http://www.montecitoschool.com
Tel:
(650) 968-5957
Director:
Molly Matthews - Owner
Erin Mobley, Director
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School Philosophy and Mission
"Human development clearly indicates that there are universal, predictable sequences of growth that occur during the first nine years of life. That is to say, all children learn certain skills and kno...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From 4 years to -- |
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| Mon 8:30am - 11:30am | |
| Wed 8:30am - 11:30am | |
| Fri 8:30am - 11:30am | |
| Tuition: | $490/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
"Morning Extended Care Monday - Friday, 7:30 to 8:45 am 1 1/4 hours
4:30-5:30 After-School Care
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | For instance, turning three years old (3) by december 1st, 2006 for the threes class and turning four years old (4) by december 1st, 2006 for the fours class. two-year-olds must be two (2) by june 30, 2007 to be eligible for this class. we encourage all families to participate in a tour before enrollment parent(s) must submit this completed application, a signed admissions agreement, and parent(s) must pay the tuition deposit by the deadlines stated in the admissions agreement and in the enrollment letter. |
| Acceptance criteria: | Waiting list The first stage is for all returning students, siblings of current or former students, and children of alumni. All families who fall into this category may register their child starting in January. The second stage is for all of those families who were on the waiting list for the previous year but did not get a space. Those families are invited to come in February and enroll their children for the next school year. Only families on the waiting list can come on that day. Finally, our outside enrollment for all other families begins later in February. Families who are interested in being notified about outside enrollment should call or e-mail the school and leave their name, child's name, child's DOB, address, and phone number so that we can put them on the mailing list |
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