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Newton, MA
Second Church Nursery School

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Telephone: (617) 527-4770

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Contact Info

Second Church Nursery School
60 Highland Street
Newton, MA 02465

Tel: (617) 527-4770

Director: Elinor Dare

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Parent Ratings

Quality of teaching
Development of social skills and work habits
Home-school connection
Discipline
Facilities
Health
Safety

Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 3

Savvy Source survey: Yes

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General Approach to Learning

Play-based with some structure

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School Philosophy and Mission

The Second Church Nursery School is designed to help your child become a confident, happy and independent person. The children at our school are grouped developmentally to promote their growth and to...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Although each class is unique in its daily schedule, a typical morning for all age groups would include:
Free play
Activity/craft time
Music
Circle/meeting time
Bathroom/Toileting
Playground tim...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages	From 3 years to 4 years
Days:	5 day(s) a week 9 am- 12 pm
Tuition:	$4,400/Year

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Key Statistics

Extended day	Yes
School year	09/2008 - 06/2009
Summer Program	06/2008 - 08/2008
Age cutoff for enrollment	2 years

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Early Birds (Monday - Friday 8:30 to 9:00 a.m.), cost is $4.00 per session
Extended Afternoons (Monday - Friday) 12:00 to 3:30 p.m.), cost is $25.00 per session
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Application Information

Applications accepted	After a face-to-face meeting at the school
Deadline for applications	October 15
Application Information	$50.00
Acceptance criteria:	Second Church families, currently enrolled families, and formerly enrolled families are accepted first, then all other applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received

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