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Palm Desert, CA
St Margaret's Episcopal School

Five Stars

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

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Telephone: (760) 346-6268  · Website: www.stmargarets.org

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St Margaret's Episcopal School
47535 State Highway 74
Palm Desert, CA  92260

http://www.stmargarets.org

Tel: (760) 346-6268

Director: Patti Whittle Pre Kindergarten Director/Teacher Kim E. Marshall, Ed.D. Headmaster Barbara Gibson, Head of School

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Parents: Rate This Preschool Parent Ratings

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

Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

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School Philosophy and Mission

"It is the philosophy and firm belief of St. Margaret's Episcopal School that each child is a unique person with particular needs and abilities. It is our overall goal to encourage the growth of the ...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages From 4 years to
5 years
Days:
Tue 8.00am - 3.00pm
Thu 8.00am - 3.00pm
Tuition: $295/Month

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Key Statistics

Extended day Yes
Age cutoff for enrollment4 years

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care


"AM Extended Care 7:30 - 8:00 AM
Monthly $100 Daily $25

Schedule:
3:15 - 3:30 snack
3:30 - 4:15 daily enrichment activity (i.e., literature; cooking; arts/crafts; sports)
4:15 -...
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Application Information

Applications accepted Personal interviews with the family and the child, information from the child’s previous school
Application Information $75
Acceptance criteria: The applicant’s performance during screening and evaluation sessions the applicant’s parents/guardians are members in good standing of the Parish of St. Margaret’s, enrolling siblings of families who have been actively involved in the school, and increasing the School’s diversity of racial, cultural, religious, and economic groups

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