Summary

Contact Info

Chestnut Hill School
428 Hammond Street
Newton , MA 02467
www.tchs.org

Tel: (617) 566-4394

Director: Wendy Borosavage

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Application Information

Applications accepted

Anytime, before or after parent visit and tour

Deadline for applications

January 15

Key Statistics

Total enrollment

50

Age cutoff for enrollment

3 years

Extended day

Yes

School year

09/2008 - 06/2009

Summer Program

06/2008 - 08/2008

Survey Information

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment

50

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year

No

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

Yes

Affiliated with a religious institution

No

Some experience serving children with special needs

Yes

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

In school building. Three

Playground

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

The Chestnut Hill School’s early childhood program honors children as individuals, encouraging them to learn at their own pace. As a result, children develop a strong sense of self at the developmentally appropriate time. One-on-one interactions with teachers provide opportunities for support and instruction in good work habits. Spontaneous play is another important part of the curriculum.

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

8:00 am - CHOICE
9:00 am - CIRCLE
9:30 am - SNACK
10:00 am - OUTSIDE
10:30 am - SPANISH/LIBRARY
11:30 am - TREASURE
11:50 am - LUNCH/DISMISSAL
12:20 pm - CHOICE/OUTSIDE
1:00 pm - REST
2:00 pm - MUSIC
2:45 pm - DISMISSAL

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


Language					-
Oral language	-	-	-	-	n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs	-	-	-	-	n/a
Storybook reading	-	-	-	-	n/a
Emerging literacy skills	-	-	-	-	n/a

Cognitive Development					n/a
Math and number sense	-	-	-	-	-
Time & space	-	-	-	-	-
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-	-	-	-	-
Music	-	-	-	-	-

Visual arts	-	-	-	-	-
Physical activity	-	-	-	-	-

Other subjects taught					n/a

Quality of Teaching

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

Home School Connection

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

Discipline, Health and Safety

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

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 3 years to 5 years			$16550/Year

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

Extended care is offered until either 3:00 or 6:00 p.m.

Calendar Year

School Year

09/2008 - 06/2009

Summer Program

06/2008 - 08/2008

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: Anytime, before or after parent visit and tour

Parent visits tours are: Mandatory, either before or after written application is submitted

Child interview process: Required for all applicants

Parent interview process: Director-parent

Deadline for applications: January 15

Application fee: $50

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: Selective

Notification occurs: Rolling

Parents must submit deposit within the following timeframe of receiving notification of acceptance: Enrollment contracts with desposits are due April 10th for all new students.

Financial aid is available.

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 3 years to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

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