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Chicago, IL
Gan Shalom Early Childhood Education Center
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neighborhood: East Lakeview · Telephone: (773) 525-4867 · Website: www.sholomchicago.org
Contact Info
Gan Shalom Early Childhood Education Center
3480 North Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL
60657
www.sholomchicago.org
Tel:
(773) 525-4867
Director:
Rimma Khodosh
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Parent Ratings
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General Approach to Learning
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Reggio-Emilia |
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School Philosophy and Mission
"The curriculum is grounded on the idea that children learn through play, and the environment is carefully planned to foster discovery, exploration and learning. We work to give our children a positiv...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
"A typical morning would find the children engaged in free play; singing together and sharing their experiences during group time; trying a science experiment; enjoying snack time; following through o...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
2 years
6 months
to 3 years |
| Days: | |
| Mon 9:00am - 11:30am | |
| Wed 9:00am - 11:30am | |
| Fri 9:00am - 11:30am |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 6 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
3-5 Year programs also provide the option of staying for lunch with a 12:30pm finish time. 4-5 Year Program may also extend for nap and enrichment program (see below) with a 3:00pm finish time.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After meeting the director and observing a class |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | February 1 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on 1st priority: siblings of current or former students and temple member 2nd: temple member (no sibling) 3rd: siblings of current or former student, but not temple member 4th: all others on a first-come, first-served basis |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Anshe Emet
- Francis W. Parker
- The Latin School
- Hawthorne
- Chicago City Day School
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