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Saratoga, CA
Saratoga Community Preschool
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Telephone: (408) 868-1287
Contact Info
Saratoga Community Preschool
19655 Allendale Avenue
Saratoga, CA
95070
Tel:
(408) 868-1287
Fax:
(408) 741-8659
Director:
Marianne Swan Ed.D.
cwswan@hotmail.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
Free play with some structure). We believe that children learn best through free play, but that some structure is helpful. We provide structure through targeted teacher encouragement, play stations, e...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Greeting and group time, mostly language and motor. Planned activities and free play Group time, consisting of language and music. Snack Outdoor time. Small group time.
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
3 years
6 months
to 5 years 60 months |
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| Mon 12:20pm - 2:50pm | |
| Tue 12:20pm - 2:50pm | |
| Wed 12:20pm - 2:50pm | |
| Thu 12:20pm - 2:50pm | |
| Tuition: | $355/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | No |
| Total enrollment | 60 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 4:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 years |
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Application Information
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $100 |
| Acceptance criteria: | First come first served, with preference for siblings and members of recurring families |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Hillbrook
- St. Andrew's
- Easterbrook
- Discovery
- Argonaut
- Foothill
- Country Lane
- Blue Hills
- Baker
- Marshall Lave
- Daves Avenue
- James Franklin Smith
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