Summary

Contact Info

Bellevue Overlake Cooperative Preschool
15220 Main Street
Bellevue , WA 98007
www.geocities.com/bocpreschool/

Tel: (000) 000-0000

Director: Please see website for current information
bocp3registrar@gmail.com, bocp4registrar@gmail.com

Admissions Director:
See website for registrar's information

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

Registration is by mail and begins feb 2, 2009. children entering the threes class must be turning 3 by august 31. children entering the fours class must be turning 4 by august 31.

Wait list

No

Deadline for applications

Rolling

Key Statistics

Total enrollment

18

Student/teacher ratio

4:1

Age cutoff for enrollment

3 years

Extended day

No

School year

9/1/2008 - 5/-1/2009

Summer Program

-1/-1/-1 - -1/-1/-1

Survey Information

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment

18

Student/teacher ratio

4:1

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

- Located close to public transportation

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- 9:30 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Features of the Preschool

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

No

Affiliated with a religious institution

No

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Sibling Co-op

Playground

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

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

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				YES
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	-		-	YES
Time & space	-		-	YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-		-	YES
Music	-		-	YES

Visual arts	-		-	YES
Physical activity	-		-	YES

Other subjects taught	Science			n/a

Quality of Teaching

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

Home School Connection

Separation

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Small group sessions
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
- Parents in classroom early on
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year

Discipline, Health and Safety

Food Allergies

- We do not allow certain foods in the classroom

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 3 years to --		Tue 9:30am - 11:30am Fri 9:30am - 11:30am	$75/Month
From 4 years to --		Mon 9:30am - 11:45am Wed 9:30am - 11:45am Thu 9:30am - 11:45am	$140/Month

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Calendar Year

School Year

9/1/2008 - 5/-1/2009

Summer Program

-1/-1/-1 - -1/-1/-1

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: Registration is by mail and begins feb 2, 2009. children entering the threes class must be turning 3 by august 31. children entering the fours class must be turning 4 by august 31.

There is no wait list for upcoming school year.

Parent visits tours are: Recommended, however the tour is for the parent only.

Child interview process: None

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $75

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

Notification occurs: As applications are recieved, you will be notified within one week of recieving the registration. Fee (by check) is only cashed if a spot is being held for student.

Parents must submit deposit within the following timeframe of receiving notification of acceptance: Please send check with registration

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.