Summary

Contact Info

Aldersgate Preschool
5335 W Hanna Avenue
Indianapolis , IN 46221
Tel: (317) 856-5420

Director: Debbie Vandivier

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

After a face-to-face meeting at the school

Wait list

No

Key Statistics

Total enrollment

38

Student/teacher ratio

10:1

Age cutoff for enrollment

3 years

Extended day

No

School year

Year round program

Survey Information

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment

38

Student/teacher ratio

10:1

Average tenure for teachers

15 yrs.

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year

Yes

Affiliated with a religious institution

Yes

Teach religious concepts

Yes

Some experience serving children with special needs

No

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Playground

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

Learning through play with crafts and example.

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Free play
circle time
cafts (everyday)
snack time
music (everyday)

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	-	-	-	-	YES

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 4 years	20		$60/Month
From 4 years to 5 years	18		$75/Month

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Calendar Year

School Year

Year round program

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: After a face-to-face meeting at the school

There is no wait list for upcoming school year.

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.