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Chicago, IL
Alexander Hamilton School
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neighborhood: West Lakeview · Telephone: (773) 534-5892 · Website: www.hamilton.cps.k12.il.us
Basic Stats
| Total enrollment | 20 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 7:1 |
| Established | 2002 |
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| - Masters | 100% |
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Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Outside play equipment |
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Transportation
- Parents bring their children to and from school
- Located close to public transportation
Dropoff Procedure
- Parents walk their child into the classroom
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Features of the Preschool
| Provide a third year | No |
| Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program | Yes |
| Affiliated with a religious institution | No |
| Some experience serving children with special needs | Yes |
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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) | 
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| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) | |
| Music room |
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| Art room |
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| Library |
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| Dance |
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| Playground |
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Accreditation, Membership & Awards
| Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children | No |
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Director's Comments
Question to director: Do you have any additional thoughts on what parents should consider when looking at your school? Is there any advice that you would like to provide to prospective parents?
Our preschool students participate in all the elementary school fine arts programs. They also have Buddies from the Kindergarten who come to the room and read with them as well as 8th Graders who help them with their cots for nap time each day.
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