Walden School - Pasadena, CA

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Contact Info

Walden School
74 South San Gabriel Boulevard
Pasadena, CA  91107
http://www.waldenschool.net/index.asp


Tel: (626) 792-6166
Fax: (626) 792-1355

Director: Ms. Tina Riddle

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General Approach to Learning

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

Number of parents surveyed:  4

Savvy Source survey: Yes

School Philosophy and Mission

At Walden, we nurture a child's natural wonder and personal dignity. We provide a personalized, developmentally appropriate program that encourages responsibility, initiative, child-led inquiry, ethic...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

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Application Information

Wait list Yes
Deadline for applications February 1
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Key Statistics

Student/teacher ratio 11:1
Age cutoff for enrollment 3 years
Extended day Yes
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Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Walden, South Pasadena Public Schols, Westridge

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

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Extended day child care is available on-site to all Walden children from 7:00 am - 8:00 am and from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm each school day. In addition, Walden offers partial and full-day summer programs t... More >

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages: From 3 years to --
Days: Mon 8:30am - 3pm
Tue 8:30am - 3pm
Wed 8:30am - 3pm
Thu 8:30am - 3pm
Fri 8:30am - 3pm
Tuition: $11,160/Year
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Additional Application Information

Application fee: $70

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