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Evanston, IL
McGaw Ymca Child Care Center

Five Stars

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

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Telephone: (847) 475-8580  · Website: www.mcgawymca.org

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McGaw Ymca Child Care Center
1420 Maple Avenue
Evanston, IL  60201

http://www.mcgawymca.org

Tel: (847) 475-8580

Director: McDonald, Early Childhood Director

Source: This information was provided by parents This information was compiled by Savvy Source

Parents: Rate This Preschool Parent Ratings

Quality of teaching
Four Stars
Development of social skills and work habits
Four Stars
Home-school connection
Three Stars
Discipline
Five Stars
Facilities
Three Stars
Health
Four And Half Stars
Safety
Four And Half Stars
Handling of separation
Five Stars

Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

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School Philosophy and Mission

"At the Children's Center we care for and nurture your child like our own. Here, children receive high quality, comprehensive care and eduction within a rich and diverse community. We foster your chil...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

"Full-Day Infant Program
A typical day includes social development activities, music, stories, educational activities, finger plays, and outdoor activity.

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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages From 1 months to
2 years
Days: 5 day(s) a week
 

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Key Statistics

Extended day No
Age cutoff for enrollment1 months

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Application Information

Applications accepted For children who are 2 by september 1st of the coming school year for children who are 3 by september 1st of the coming school year (for children who will be 4 by september 1st of the coming school year school visit
Acceptance criteria: Diversity

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