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Sunflower Academy/Park Slope
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neighborhood: Park Slope · Telephone: (646) 642-3439
Contact Info
Sunflower Academy/Park Slope
238 5th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
11215
Tel:
(646) 642-3439
Fax:
(212) 674-8026
Director:
Natalia Baechko
nbaechko@netscape.net
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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School Philosophy and Mission
Our philosophy is one of early socialization, that by allowing children to learn and play together in a group setting. Provide safe and rich programs and environment for children.
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
8-9 children arrive
9 - first circle time
9:30 - breakfast
10 - second circle time or class of dance, yoga, music or nature
11-11:30 - outside
12 - lunch
12:30-3 - nap
3-4 - free ...
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | No |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 29 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 5:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Sunflower opens at 8am and closes at 6pm sharp. Early bird drop-off is at 7:45am. We must be notified in advance.
Departunre after 6pm incurs a late fee. The late fee is $10 for every 15 minutes...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.), upon birth, while child is in utero |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | Free |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Berkeley Carroll
- PS 121
- Open House
- Children's School
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