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Monrovia, CA
The Foothill Preschool
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Telephone: (626) 358-9147
Contact Info
The Foothill Preschool
240 East Foothill Boulevard
Monrovia, CA
91016
Tel:
(626) 358-9147
Fax:
(626) 358-9147
Director:
Olga Carleton
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General Approach to Learning
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Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
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School Philosophy and Mission
We firmly believe that the first six years of a child's life are the richest and most important. Those are the years that decide what kind of a man or woman that child will become. Therefore, every ...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
7-8:30 a.m. free time 8:30 - 11:30 class time and playtime outside 11:30 - 12:30 lunch 12:30 - 1 get ready for nap 1 - 3 p.m. nap 3-6 p.m. craft, music, story and outside play
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From 2 years to -- |
| Days: | |
| Mon 7am - 6pm | |
| Tue 7am - 6pm | |
| Wed 7am - 6pm | |
| Thu 7am - 6pm | |
| Fri 7am - 6pm | |
| Tuition: | $670/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Summer Program | 07/2008 - 08/2008 |
| Total enrollment | 42 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 12:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Children in diapers pay an extra fee.
All ages can attend either full or part time.
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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 | $100 |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis based on sibling priority |
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