Wellesley, MA
Gan Elohim
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Telephone: (781) 431-7429 · Website: www.bethelohim-wellesley.org
Contact Info
Gan Elohim
10 Bethel Road
Wellesley, MA
02482
www.bethelohim-wellesley.org
Tel:
(781) 431-7429
Director:
Randy Bergel
rbergel@bethelohim-wellesley.org
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Parent Ratings
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General Approach to Learning
| Play-based with some structure |
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School Philosophy and Mission
Gan Elohim is Temple Beth Elohim?s garden, a loving and inclusive environment in which children and their families may learn and grow. Children learn about a variety of topics through stories, music, ...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
The schedule for the classroom is planned to include a variety of materials, experiences and opportunities to learn. The day is structured to allow for individually chosen and group activities. A typi...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
4 years
to 5 years |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 8:50 am- 11:45 am |
| Tuition: | $5,950/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | 09/2008 - 06/2009 |
| Summer Program | 06/2008 - 07/2008 |
| Total enrollment | 58 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 7:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 9 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Tuition for Temple Beth Elohim members is $5950.
If two children from the same family are enrolled during the same year, the second child?s tuition is reduced by 10%.
Lunch Bunch is offered Monday...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school |
| Deadline for applications | November 7 |
| Application Information | $75 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Preference to siblings of enrolled children and Temple Beth Elohim members |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Wellesley Public Schools
- Solomon Schechter Day School
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