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Preschool of America
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neighborhood: Chelsea · Telephone: (212) 255-6911 · Website: www.preschoolofamerica.us
Contact Info
Preschool of America
600 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY
10011
www.preschoolofamerica.us
Tel:
(212) 255-6911
Fax:
(212) 255-5097
Director:
Jill Paperman
preschoolchelsea@verizon.net
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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
The philosophy of Preschool of America is based on a set of strongly held beliefs: We believe that each child is a unique individual. We are sensitive to a child's social, emotional, intellectual, a...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Sample Preschool Schedule
8:30-9:00 Breakfast
9:00-9:30 Table Activities (Puzzles, books, fine motor activities)
9:30-10:00 Morning Circle(Welcome, Attendance, Calendar, Songs and Fing...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From 1 years to -- |
| Days: | |
| Mon 7am - 7pm | |
| Tue 7am - 7pm | |
| Wed 7am - 7pm | |
| Thu 7am - 7pm | |
| Fri 7am - 7pm |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 93 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 2:15 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
We offer full time (Monday thru Friday) , 3 full days(M,W,F) and 2 full days (T, TH).
Regular school hours are 8:30 - 5:30.
We also offer early care and late care.
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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 | Rolling |
| Application Information | Free |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on sibling priority, diversity, child's aptitude, parents' compatibility with other parents |
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