San Jose, CA
Alphabet Soup Preschool
neighborhood: West San Jose · Telephone: (408) 253-6660
Contact Info
Alphabet Soup Preschool
1191 De Anza Boulevard
San Jose, CA
95129
Tel:
(408) 253-6660
Director:
Sue Campbell
calaloo2@sbc.com
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General Approach to Learning
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Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
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School Philosophy and Mission
Educated Entertainment best describes Alphabet Soup. We are academically based yet always developmentally appropriate. Children learn through songs, games and manipulative materials. Self esteem, con...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Each day begins with about 15 minutes of music, movement and story allowing children to settle in.
We then break into three developmentally appropriate groups for the remainder of the morning.
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
4 years
to 5 years |
| Days: | |
| Tue 9am - 11:40am | |
| Thu 9am - 11:40am |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | No |
| School year | 09/2008 - 06/2009 |
| Total enrollment | 34 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 8:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 9 months |
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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 | March 31 |
| Application Information | $ equaling June tuition |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Schools within the Cupertino Union School District
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