San Jose, CA
Creative Beginnings
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neighborhood: Cambrian · Telephone: (408) 559-3247 · Website: www.creativebeginningspre...
Contact Info
Creative Beginnings
14834 Leigh Avenue
San Jose, CA
95124
www.creativebeginningsp...
Tel:
(408) 559-3247
Fax:
(408) 559-3087
Director:
Nelly Tuman
ms-nelly@pacbell.net
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Parent Ratings
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General Approach to Learning
| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
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School Philosophy and Mission
Each child is unique and has individual needs and needs individual attention. Each child needs opportunity to explore, make choices, think, wonder and interact with other children and adults. Each c...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Your child will have chance to do a wide variety of age appropriate activities within a routine that draws from the curriculum areas of: art, math, science, cooking, music and movement, large muscle, ...
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes|Yes |
| Summer Program | 08/2008 - 08/2008 |
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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 |
| Application Information | $75.00 |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis based on sibling priority |
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