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Madison, WI
Orchard Ridge Nursery School (Mckenna Blvd)
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Telephone: (608) 274-8407 · Website: www.orns.org
Contact Info
Orchard Ridge Nursery School
1025 Mckenna Blvd
Madison, WI
53719-2253
http://www.orns.org
Tel:
(608) 274-8407
Fax:
(608) 270-5326
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School Philosophy and Mission
"The purpose of ORNS is to provide a creative environment that focuses on the social and emotional development of the preschool child while addressing their physical and intellectual growth. This is t...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
"7:30-9:00 Early Morning
9:00-12:00 Morning Classes
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From 2 years to -- |
| Days: | |
| Mon 1:00pm - 3:30pm | |
| Tue 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
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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
"Monday - Thursday 3:30-5:30 & Friday 3:30-5:00
Extended Hours: We provide extra hours form 7:30-9:00 (early morning) each day and 12:00-5:30 (extended explorers) Monday through Thursday and 12:00...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | Fall registration: all applications must be mailed in. forms that arrive before or on the “enrollment date\" will all be weighed equally. orns will give each registration that arrives before or on the “enrollment date\" a number 1 ranking. the day following the “enrollment date\" will receive number 2, and so on with subsequent days. we will follow our admission and withdrawal policy. |
| Deadline for applications | March 01 |
| Application Information | $50 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Current families will be placed in classes, beginning February 1, siblings February 15, and new families March 1. Classes will be filled following this sequence with consideration given to students that need extended hours. Enrollment will be done by space available in accordance with State Licensing. Orchard Ridge Nursery School does not discriminate against any child on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, handicap, national origin or ancestry |
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