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New York, NY
First Friends Preschool
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neighborhood: 70's · Telephone: (212) 769-1088
Contact Info
First Friends Preschool
245 West 74th Street
New York, NY
10023
Tel:
(212) 769-1088
Fax:
(212) 875-8962
Director:
Ruth Brod
ffpreschoolnyc@yahoo.com
Admissions Director:
Nancy Dowling
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Parent Ratings
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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School Philosophy and Mission
First Friends Pre-school offers programs for young children that emphasize creative independent play. Activities and materials invite hands-on exploration. Art, cooking, science, music, literature and...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
The day starts with a free playtime. Activities are available on center tables but children are free to choose among materials in the room. Play is followed by a snack and a circle time, which is lang...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From 4 years to -- |
| Days: | |
| Mon 3:30pm - 5:00pm | |
| Tue 3:30pm - 5:00pm | |
| Wed 3:30pm - 5:00pm | |
| Thu 3:30pm - 5:00pm |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Summer Program | 06/2008 - 08/2008 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
2's - $925.00 - $1575.00 (varies according to time and days attending)
3's - $925.00 - $1575.00 (varies according to time and days attending)
4's - $925.00 - $1575.00 (varies according to time and...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.) |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $25 |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Anderson
- Calhoun
- Dalton
- Fieldston
- Hunter
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