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Contact Info
The Sunshine Station
160 East Glenwood
Jackson, WY
83001
Tel:
(307) 690-7067
Director:
Courtney Hanan Marvin
THESUNSHINESTATION@gmail.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
Our philosophy is embedded in the idea that preschool should teach children a love for learning, rather than teach specific academic skills.
Through establishing positive bonds with family, teacher...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Sample of Daily Schedule
8:45 Exploration/ Facilitated Projects
9:00 Optional Snack
10:15 Stations Room Clean-Up / Transition
10:30 Circle & Read Storybook
11:00 Outdoor Play
12:00 Song St...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
2 years
to 5 years |
| Days: | |
| Mon 9am - 5pm | |
| Wed 9am - 5pm | |
| Fri 9am - 5pm | |
| Tuition: | $650/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | No |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 15 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 5:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Children may be dropped off at 8:45am. Pick-up is between 5:00 and 5:15pm.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $50.00 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on age and sex of children. |
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