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Seattle, WA
Beginnings I
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neighborhood: Capitol Hill/Montlake · Telephone: (206) 326-2069 · Website: www.beginningschildcarece...
Contact Info
Beginnings I
1821 15th Avenue
Seattle, WA
98122
www.beginningschildcare...
Tel:
(206) 326-2069
Director:
Ninder Gill
one@beginningschildcarecenters.org
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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Co-op |
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School Philosophy and Mission
We at Beginnings believe strongly in the need to foster individual growth and self-esteem for every child. We openly welcome children of all backgrounds, of all national, ethnic, religious, and physic...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Schedules for each age group are routine, but flexible. A sample day for toddlers and preschoolers might consist of the following:
-7:00 - 9:00 a.m.: Arrival; breakfast; free-choice activities; o...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
1 years
to 3 years |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week |
| Tuition: | $1,066/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 21 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 1:7 |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
We have two preschool classrooms:
One for children between the ages of 2 years and 6 months and the other for children 3 years and 6 months and older.
Our Preschool I classroom has 7 preschoolers an...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | While child is in utero, upon birth, after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school, upon receipt of waitlist |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | Free |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Stevens Elementary
- TOPS
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