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Acorn School
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neighborhood: Gramercy/Union Square · Telephone: (212) 684-0230 · Website: www.acornschoolny.com
Contact Info
Acorn School
330 E. 26th Street
New York, NY
10010
www.acornschoolny.com
Tel:
(212) 684-0230
Director:
Jill Axthelm
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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
Offers an "integrated and self-stimulating approach in an exciting learning environment."
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
2 years
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| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 8:45 am- 11:45 am |
| Tuition: | $9,600/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Sep 12th - 6/14/2006 |
| Total enrollment | 60 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 1 years and 8 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Extended day runs from 11:45 to 2:45. Two days of extended day is $2000. Three days of extended day is $3000.
In addition to the classes for 2, 3, and 4 year-olds, there is also a Stay and Play...
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Application Information
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | December 1 |
| Application Information | $40 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on acceptances are based on an appropriate mixture of children in the classroom. |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Dalton
- Friends Seminary
- The Town School
- Hunter
- UNIS
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