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Oak Park, IL
Pilgrim Community Nursery School
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Telephone: (708) 848-5869 · Website: www.pilgrimschool.net/
Contact Info
Pilgrim Community Nursery School
460 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL
60302
http://www.pilgrimschool.net/
Tel:
(708) 848-5869
Director:
Director: Ruth Martin
PCNS@pilgrimschool.net
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School Philosophy and Mission
"As early Childhood Educators Pilgrim Community Nursery School believes:
Early childhood programs should be planned to stimulate the balanced growth of a child: physically, socially, emotionally and i...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
"Daily Schedule
Each classroom follows its same schedule each day. The day is divided into free play time, large motor, group time and snack. The largest amount of time is spent in free play where chi...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
1 years
6 months
to 6 years |
| Days: | |
| Mon 12:15pm - 2:45pm | |
| Tue 12:15pm - 2:45pm | |
| Wed 12:15pm - 2:45pm | |
| Thu 12:15pm - 2:45pm | |
| Tuition: | $2,070/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| Student/teacher ratio | 8:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 1 years and 6 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
"Extended hours: 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.
Program hours are 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday on regularly scheduled school days.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | For families new to pilgrim community nursery school, the registration placement is: applications as accepted at the annual open house held in january. for two weeks following the open house, parents can tour the school while classes are in session. applications can be submitted at this time, as well. the following forms are required by the illinois department of children and family services and must be on file for each child: application form medical form filled out by doctor permission form for emergencies / field trips / photography child developmental history or update signed form that parent/s have read the discipline / guidance policy illinois department of children and family services summary of licensing standards for day care centers (back page) |
| Acceptance criteria: | Pilgrim Community Nursery School welcomes children of all races, religions, ethnic backgrounds and economic situations. Priority status for enrollment is given to children in families who: Are Pilgrim Congregational Church members, or Are currently enrolled at Pilgrim Community Nursery School, or Have had a sibling who attended Pilgrim Community Nursery School. When there are more applications received than openings available, a lottery system will be used to determine who is placed and the order of placement on the wait list |
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