Close to Home Children's Center

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  • Telephone: (617) 244-3940

Summary

Contact Info

Close to Home Children's Center
144 Bridge Street
Newton , MA  02458
Tel: (617) 244-3940

Director: Nancy Alberico
closetohomecc@aol.com

General Approach to Learning

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

Application Information

Applications accepted After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school
Deadline for applications Rolling

Key Statistics

Total enrollment 24
Student/teacher ratio 5:1
Age cutoff for enrollment 2 years and 6 months
Extended day Yes
School year Year round program

Survey Information

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment 24
Student/teacher ratio 5:1

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school


Dropoff Procedure

- 8:30 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Late Pickup Policy: Our school closes promptly at 6:00 PM. Pickup after 6:00 PM will result in charges of $2.00 per minute.

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year No
Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program No
Affiliated with a religious institution No

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children No

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

We believe that children learn and grow in a safe, nurturing, and organized environment.Children develop into confident, productive adults when provided with a loving, positive foundation during their formative years. We believe clear, consistent limits develops trust between child and adult, and in turn develops a child's self-esteem. The Close To Home staff is trained in this philosophy, and we encourage our families to share our philosophy at home.



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
Check Mark Reggio-Emilia

Savvy Source's Comments

We focus on the social, emotional, intellectual and physical development of our children. We plan our learning experiences using The Reggio Emilia Philosophy. Simply, we draw our ideas from the children. Then we plan math, art, science and language activities pertaining to their interests. Our units of study are longterm to allow children to absorb and retain information. A well-rounded curriculum is essential at Close To Home.

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Free Play Free Play Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure
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



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Home School Connection



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Discipline, Health and Safety



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Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 2 years 6 months to
3 years 9 months 		8 $235/Week
From 2 years 6 months to
3 years 9 months 		8 $175/Week
From 3 years 9 months to
5 years 		16 $260/Week
From 3 years 9 months to
5 years 		16 $235/Week
From 3 years 9 months to
5 years 		16 $210/Week
From 2 years 6 months to
3 years 9 months 		8 $280/Week
From 2 years 6 months to
3 years 9 months 		8 $255/Week

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

Extended care available at $8.50 per hour until 6:00 PM.
Rates include weekly music lessons and hot lunch on Tuesday and Thursday.

Calendar Year

School Year

Year round program

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school

Parent visits tours are: Recommended

Child interview process: None

Parent interview process: Director-parent

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $50

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis  

Notification occurs: Rolling

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years and 6 months to enroll.

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Inquiries accepted from January 1 onwards.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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