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Children's Country House
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neighborhood: West Altadena · Telephone: (626) 798-8083 · Website: www.pasadenachildcareprovider.com
Contact Info
Children's Country House
2821 Santa Rosa Avenue
Altadena, CA
91001
www.pasadenachildcarepr...
Tel:
(626) 798-8083
Fax:
(626) 628-3103
Director:
Dr. Debera Nielsen
dnielsen@champmail.com
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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School Philosophy and Mission
Children's Country House is dedicated to providing an enriched environment and hands-on education for children 2-5 following the guidelines of noted child psychologists such as Piaget. The school pro...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
7:00-9:00 Gathering and general activities
9:00-10:00 Outside activities, feeding animals
10:00-10:30 Rug time, stories, songs, snack
10:30-11:30 Inside choice of centers-curriculum ide...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
4 years
to 5 years |
| Days: | |
| Mon 7:00am - 6:30pm | |
| Tue 7:00am - 6:30pm | |
| Wed 7:00am - 6:30pm | |
| Thu 7:00am - 6:30pm | |
| Fri 7:00am - 6:30pm |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 34 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 8:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
All age groups have classes available 2, 3, 4 days a week or full time. Tuition varies depending on schedule and frequency.
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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 |
| Application Information | $85.00 |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- St. Mark's
- Pasadena Christian
- St. Elizabeth's
- High Point
- Noyes
- Loma Alta
- St. Andrew's
- St. Phillip's
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