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New York, NY
Downtown Little School
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neighborhood: Financial District · Telephone: (212) 791-1300 · Website: www.downtownlittleschool.com
Contact Info
Downtown Little School
15 Dutch Street
New York, NY
10038
www.downtownlittleschool.com
Tel:
(212) 791-1300
Fax:
(212) 791-3060
Director:
Kate Delacorte
kate@downtownlittleschool.com
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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
In each classroom at the Little School, a primary focus is on the traditional early childhood materials like blocks, hollow blocks and paints, on the dramatic play area and on clay, sand and water and...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Rug time: adults and children gather during arrival on the rug with books, puzzles, toys like Duplo. Most families have some daily routine like one puzzle or story before saying goodbye.
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From 4 years to -- |
| Days: | |
| Mon 9am - 2:30pm | |
| Tue 9am - 2:30pm | |
| Wed 9am - 2:30pm | |
| Thu 9am - 2:30pm | |
| Fri 9am - 2:30pm |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | No |
| Total enrollment | 85 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Extended Day, five days for fours $14,000.00.Extended Day, two days $11,500.00.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | February 1 |
| Application Information | $40.00 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Mostly first-come but also looking for diversity and an even number of boys and girls. Automatically accept siblings |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- ps234
- ps89
- ps150
- grace church
- La Scuola
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