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Norwalk, CT
Five Mile River Nursery School
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Telephone: (203) 838-4266 · Website: http//www.fivemilerivernurseryschool.com
Contact Info
Five Mile River Nursery School
5 Pennoyer Street
Norwalk, CT
06853
http//www.fivemileriver...
Tel:
(203) 838-4266
Fax:
(203) 854-6627
Director:
Lauriston Avery
fmrns@snet.net
Admissions Director:
Elizabeth Purcell
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based |
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Play-based with some structure |
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School Philosophy and Mission
"Our mission is to provide a warm, safe, nurturing environment for every child to successfully grow, learn and discover. We hope to create a framework of materials and an atmosphere of love and accept...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Please visit our web site at www.fivemilerivernurseryschool.com and read our Parent Handbook to see our sample day plans.
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From 4 years to -- |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 9:15 am- 12:00 pm |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 96 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 6:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 9 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
"Parents may choose to extend the school day by coming to Breakfast Bunch between 7:30-9am daily; staying for Lunch Bunch from 12-1:30 or 3 PM daily; or staying for Snack Pack which meets daily from 3...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | Upon receipt of the application form and $50 fee for the year of enrollment only |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $50 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Lottery |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Rowayton Elementary School/Norwalk Public Schools
- Darien Public Schools
- Greens Farms Academy
- Peartree School
- New Canaan Country School
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