La Canada Preschool - La Canada-Flintridge, CA

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Contact Info

La Canada Preschool
4460 Oakwood Avenue
La Canada-Flintridge, CA  91011
www.lacanadapreschool.com


Tel: (818) 790-2764
Fax: (818) 249-7219

Director: Debbie Bacino
debbiebacino@gmail.com

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General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Check Mark Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia
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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 Five Stars
Home-school connection Three and Half Stars
Discipline Five Stars
Facilities Four And Half Stars
Health Four And Half Stars
Safety Four And Half Stars
Handling of separation Four And Half Stars
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Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  5

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

School Philosophy and Mission

We believe in a development philosophy, where each child is valued for their individuality. A sense of wonder and discovery are fostered through a play based environment rich in art, music and literat...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

9 a.m. till 10 a.m. is free play/art outside. Many stations are set up with sensory activities, small motor, large motor and art activities, along with sand and water play. At 10:00 a.m. we wash hands...
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Application Information

Applications accepted After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.)
Wait list No
Deadline for applications Rolling
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Key Statistics

Total enrollment 65
Student/teacher ratio 7:1
Age cutoff for enrollment 2 years and 6 months
Extended day Yes

School year

09/2008 - 06/2009

Summer Program

06/2008 - 07/2008

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Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

La Canada Public Schools, La Crescenta Public Schools, Pasadena Public Schools

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes


We offer Lunch Bunch daily from 12:00p.m. to 1:00p.m. at a cost of $8.00 per day. More >

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages: From 5 years to --
Days: Mon 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Tue 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Wed 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Thu 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Fri 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Tuition: $450/Month
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Additional Application Information

Application fee: Free

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

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