Newton, MA
Riverside Children's Center
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Telephone: (617) 332-8305 · Website: riversidechildrenscenter.net
Contact Info
Riverside Children's Center
14 Collins Road
Newton, MA
02468
riversidechildrenscenter.net
Tel:
(617) 332-8305
Director:
Lisa B. Litcoff
rchild8305@aol.com
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General Approach to Learning
| Play-based with some structure |
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School Philosophy and Mission
We believe that childcare should promote the emotional, social, physical and cognitive growth of each child. Each child should be viewed as unique and encouraged to reach their full potential through ...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
4 years
to 5 years |
| Days: | 4 day(s) a week 7:30 am- 6:00 pm |
| Tuition: | $1,251/Month |
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Key Statistics
| School year | Year round program |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
We offer a flexible schedule. Many parents drop off between 9:00 and 9:30 a.m. Some pick up as earlier as 2:30, while most stay the full day.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $100 |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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