Arlington Heights Nursery School

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Summary

Contact Info

Arlington Heights Nursery School
10 Acton Street
Arlington , MA  02476
www.ahnschool.org

Tel: (781) 646-8499

Director: Margaret Potter
mpotter@ahnschool.org

General Approach to Learning

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

Application Information

Applications accepted While child is in utero, upon birth

Key Statistics

Total enrollment 150
School year Year round program

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Five Stars

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment 150
Established 1965

% of teachers with:

- Teaching credentials 100%
- CPR 100%
- First aid 100%

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

- 7:30 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year Yes
Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program No
Affiliated with a religious institution No
Some experience serving children with special needs Yes

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children No

Facilities Include:

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

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
Check Mark 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 - Free play with some structure - - YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world - Free play with some structure - - YES
Music - Free play with some structure - - YES
Visual arts - Free play with some structure - - YES
Physical activity - Free play with some structure - - YES
Other subjects taught 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:
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
- Parents in classroom early on

Discipline, Health and Safety

Food Allergies

- We do not allow certain foods in the classroom

- We keep special snacks for allergic children

Medications

- We keep their medication on hand at all times

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Calendar Year

School Year

Year round program

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: While child is in utero, upon birth

Parent visits tours are: Mandatory (after application is complete)

Child interview process: None

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis  

Notification occurs:

Financial aid is not available.

Age/Child Requirements

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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



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