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Newton, MA
Walnut Park Montessori School
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Telephone: (617) 969-9208 · Website: www.walnutparkmontessori.org
Contact Info
Walnut Park Montessori School
47 Walnut Park
Newton, MA
02458
www.walnutparkmontessori.org
Tel:
(617) 969-9208
Director:
Sr. Mary Ann Connolly
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General Approach to Learning
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Montessori |
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School Philosophy and Mission
Young children have an innate desire to learn. The Montessori environment provides the child with a structure that allows for freedom within limits and offers developmentally appropriate activities to...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
5 years
to 6 years |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 8:30 am- 2:30 pm |
| Tuition: | $8,700/Year |
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Key Statistics
| School year | 09/2008 - 06/2009 |
| Summer Program | 06/2008 - 07/2008 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
The door opens at 8:00 a.m.. However, the formal program does not actually begin until 8:30 a.m.. In order to attend the full day program, a child must turn 4 by December 31st of the year in which...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $300 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Priority is given to currently enrolled students until December 15th. After that date, enrollment is on first-come basis |
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