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Madison, WI
Orchard Ridge Nursery School (Mckenna Boulevard)
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· Website: www.orns.org/
Contact Info
Orchard Ridge Nursery School (Mckenna Boulevard)
1025 Mckenna Boulevard
Madison, WI
53719
http://www.orns.org/
Director:
Jan Argraves : Director
ornschool@aol.com
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School Philosophy and Mission
"The purpose of ORNS is to provide a creative environment that focuses on the social and emotional development of the preschool child while addressing their physical and intellectual growth. This is t...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
"Early Morning
Arrival
Gym
Free Choice - active learning
Snack Time
Group Time
Project Table
Outdoors
Extended Explorers"
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From 3 years to -- |
| Days: | |
| Wed 1:00pm - 3:30pm | |
| Thu 1:00pm - 3:30pm | |
| Fri 1:00pm - 3:30pm |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
4 years by Sept 1 1:00-3:30 (all rooms)
5 years by Sept 1 1:00-3:30 (all rooms)
-"Extended Explorers (ages 3+) - For children who need extended care after their morning cla...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | Initial contact with the school may be by phone, mail or personal visit. copies of state of wisconsin health and social services rules hfs 46 and center policies are available to parents. 2 by june 1 3 by sept 1 4 by sept 1 5 by sept 1 4/5 by sept 1 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Orchard Ridge Nursery School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, handicap, creed, political persuasion, Enrollment is granted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration begins February 1 for current families and March 1 for new families. Children currently attending ORNS will be enrolled first the following year |
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