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Newton, MA
West Newton Children's Center

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Telephone: (617) 969-9070  · Website: www.wnchildrenscenter.com

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West Newton Children's Center
1450 Washington Street
Newton, MA  2465

www.wnchildrenscenter.com

Tel: (617) 969-9070
Fax: (617) 965-8223

Director: Elizabeth Badaracco

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Parents: Rate This Preschool Parent Ratings

Quality of teaching
Four And Half Stars
Development of social skills and work habits
Four And Half Stars
Home-school connection
Three and Half Stars
Discipline
Five Stars
Facilities
Three Stars
Health
Four Stars
Safety
Three Stars

Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 2
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes

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General Approach to Learning

Checked Play-based with some structure

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School Philosophy and Mission

Our Philosophy Our main goal at West Newton Children's Center is to provide a safe and nurturing environment whereby a child is able to reach his/her potential on a cognitive, physical, social and em...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

West Newton Children's Center Classroom Schedule 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 early arrivals - Free play and individual lessons with classroom materials 9:00 - 9:15 arrivals - Bathrooming 9:15 - 9...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages From 4 years to
5 years
Days: 4 day(s) a week
9:00 am- 1:00 pm
Tuition: $555/Month

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Key Statistics

Extended day Yes
School year Year round program
Summer Program 07/2008 - 08/2008

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Application Information

Applications accepted After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.)
Wait listNo
Application Information $100
Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

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