| The Foothill Preschool - Monrovia, CA |
- Telephone: (626) 358-9147
Contact Info
The Foothill Preschool
240 East Foothill Boulevard
Monrovia, CA
91016
Tel:
(626) 358-9147
Fax:
(626) 358-9147
Director:
Olga Carleton
General Approach to Learning
| Play-based |
| Play-based with some structure |
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Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
| Montessori |
| Waldorf |
| Co-op |
| Reggio-Emilia |
Parent Ratings
| Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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| Home-school connection |
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| Discipline |
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| Handling of separation |
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 1
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
School Philosophy and Mission
We firmly believe that the first six years of a child's life are the richest and most important. Those are the years that decide what kind of a man or woman that child will become. Therefore, every ...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
7-8:30 a.m. free time 8:30 - 11:30 class time and playtime outside 11:30 - 12:30 lunch 12:30 - 1 get ready for nap 1 - 3 p.m. nap 3-6 p.m. craft, music, story and outside play
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.) |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
Key Statistics
| Total enrollment | 42 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 12:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
| Extended day | Yes |
School year
Year round program
Summer Program
07/2008 - 08/2008
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Children in diapers pay an extra fee.
All ages can attend either full or part time. More >
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages: From 2 years to -- |
| Days:
Mon 7am - 6pm Tue 7am - 6pm Wed 7am - 6pm Thu 7am - 6pm Fri 7am - 6pm |
| Tuition: $670/Month |
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Additional Application Information
Application fee: $100
Acceptance criteria: First-come basis based on sibling priority
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