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Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Free Space

neighborhood: Park Slope ·  Telephone: (718) 965-3135  · Website: www.brooklynfreespace.org

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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

Source: This information was provided by the director This information was provided by parents This information was compiled by Savvy Source

Parents: Rate This Preschool Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.
Five Stars
Quality of teaching
Four And Half Stars
Development of social skills and work habits
Four Stars
Home-school connection
Four And Half Stars
Discipline
Four And Half Stars
Facilities
Four Stars
Health
Four And Half Stars
Safety
Four And Half Stars

Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 7
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes

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General Approach to Learning

Checked 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 ratio5:1
Age cutoff for enrollment2 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 listYes
Deadline for applicationsRolling
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

Source: Savvy Source

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