Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Free Space
neighborhood: Park Slope · Telephone: (718) 965-3135 · Website: www.brooklynfreespace.org
Contact Info
Brooklyn Free Space
298 6th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
11215-2906
www.brooklynfreespace.org
Tel:
(718) 965-3135
Fax:
(718) 965-3135
Director:
Lourdes Torres-Shepard
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Parent Ratings
| Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. | |
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| Development of social skills and work habits | |
| Home-school connection | |
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General Approach to Learning
| Play-based with some structure |
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School Philosophy and Mission
In a caring and positive atmosphere, we create a warm and happy place for preschoolers to learn. As we bridge the gap from home to school, we guide the children to continue a good self image while bu...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Child arrives at school, is greeted by teachers and friends, selects a play area, and moves from one area to another at his/her own pace.
9:00-10:00 Free Play (music, art, table toys)
10:00-10:3...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
3 years
4 months
to 5 years |
| Days: | |
| Mon 9am - 12:30pm | |
| Tue 9am - 12:30pm | |
| Wed 9am - 12:30pm | |
| Thu 9am - 12:30pm | |
| Fri 9am - 12:30pm | |
| Tuition: | $725/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | 09/2008 - 06/2009 |
| Summer Program | 07/2008 - 08/2008 |
| Total enrollment | 30 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 5:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 9 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Extended day hours available.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.), after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $30 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on sibling priority, diversity |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- PS 321
- PS 107
- The New School
- The Children's School
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