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Boise, ID
Hillview Preschool
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Telephone: (208) 377-9280 · Website: www.hillviewmethodist.org/preschool.htm
Contact Info
Hillview Preschool
8525 Ustick Road
Boise, ID
83704
www.hillviewmethodist.o...
Tel:
(208) 377-9280
Director:
Christy Burgoyne and ReGenia Farson
hillview.preschool@hillviewmethodist.org
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Parent Ratings
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General Approach to Learning
| Play-based with some structure |
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School Philosophy and Mission
The goal of Hillview Preschool is to provide a stimulating, positive, safe environment in which children have the freedom to develop and learn through experiences and relationships. Through these rela...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
9 a.m. - arrival
9:05-9:15 - opening circle and discuss choices and theme for the day.
9:15-9:45 - free play - explore centers: housekeeping, blocks, library, manipulatives, free art, as well as tea...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From 4 years to -- |
| Days: | 3 day(s) a week 9 am- 11:30 pm |
| Tuition: | $110/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | No |
| School year | 9/8/2008 - 5/22/2009 |
| Total enrollment | 110 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 8:1 |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Hillview Preschool also has afternoon classes for 3-year-old (two days per week) and 4-year-old (three days per week). Each class also has a registration fee due at the time of registration--usually t...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school, registration information completed |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | March 3 |
| Application Information | Free |
| Acceptance criteria: | Priority enrollment with returning students or alumni family prior to new student enrollment |
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