Children's Center of Brookline

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  • Telephone: (617) 566-0190

Summary

Contact Info

Children's Center of Brookline
69 Cypress Street
Brookline , MA  02445
Tel: (617) 566-0190

Director: Laura Walsh
tccbrookline@aol.com

General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Check Mark Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia

Application Information

Applications accepted While child is in utero
Wait list Yes

Key Statistics

Total enrollment 18
Student/teacher ratio 6:1
Extended day Yes
School year Year round program

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Five Stars
Discipline Five Stars
Facilities Four Stars
Health Four Stars
Safety Four And Half Stars

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment 18
Student/teacher ratio 6:1
Established 1970
Average tenure for teachers 3 yrs.

% of teachers with:

- Bachelors 90%
- Masters 20%
- Teaching credentials 10%
- CPR 100%
- First aid 100%

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school


Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- 8:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Late Pickup Policy: $1.00 per minute after 6:00

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year Yes
• We break into smaller groups, allowing us the opportunity to implement developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program No
Affiliated with a religious institution No
Some experience serving children with special needs Yes
• Our teachers have experience working with children with varying IEP's.

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children Yes

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.0) Four Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Four Stars

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached) Check
Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)
Music room
Art room
Library
Playground Check

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source



Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

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Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Free Play Free Play Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure
Language YES
Oral language - Free play with some structure - - n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - Free play with some structure - - n/a
Storybook reading - Free play with some structure - - n/a
Emerging literacy skills - Free play with some structure - - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - Free play with some structure - - YES
Time & space - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world - Free play with some structure - - YES
Music - Free play with some structure Predominantly teacher-led instruction - YES
Visual arts - Free play with some structure - - YES
Physical activity - Free play with some structure - - YES
Other subjects taught sign language n/a

Quality of Teaching

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Individualized Teaching


Description of how teachers work with children who are
"behind," "excelling" or "different" from the majority of students

We work closely with our in-house psychologist and families to meet the individual needs of children.

Home School Connection

Separation

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Small group sessions
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled extraordinarily well in a way that not only gives me confidence in the safety of my child but also reassures me that my child (and his/her peers) are learning the early skills needed to socialize effectively with one another

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.0) Four Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Four Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Four Stars

Food Allergies

Medications

- We keep their medication on hand at all times

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.5) Four And Half Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Five Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Four Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 2 years 9 months to
5 years 60 months 		$10596/Year
From 2 years 9 months to
5 years 60 months 		$15312/Year
From 2 years 9 months to
5 years 60 months 		$13440/Year

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Calendar Year

School Year

Year round program

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: While child is in utero

There is a wait list for upcoming school year.

Application fee: $35

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: Selective  

Financial aid is available.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips



Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.



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