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Chicago, IL
North Shore SDA Preschool

Five Stars

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

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neighborhood: North Park/Albany Park ·  Telephone: (773)-769-0733 ext. 236  · Website: www.nsja.org

Basic Stats

Total enrollment 14
Student/teacher ratio 9:1
Established 1955
Average tenure for teachers 5 yrs.

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Facilities

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Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

Late Pickup Policy: Children not picked up at closing time (6:00pm) will be assessed $10 for the first fifteen minutes or portion thereof. After the first fifteen minutes, each additional minute costs $1. Fees must be paid to the teacher on duty when the child is picked up.

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Features of the Preschool

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.5) Four And Half Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Four Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Five Stars
Provide a third year No
Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program Yes
Affiliated with a religious institution Yes
Teach religious concepts Yes
Some experience serving children with special needs No

source: This information was provided by the director

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached) Check Mark
Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)
Music room Check Mark
Art room Check Mark
Library Check Mark
kitchen, gym Check Mark
Playground Check Mark

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Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children No

Other Accreditations

North Shore Junior Academy has full recognition status by the state of Illinois and oversees the Preschool program to help ensure that the needs of students are met.

source: This information was provided by the director

Director's Comments

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North Shore SDA Preschool provides a Christian setting. There is no discrimination with regards to race, religion or sex. Worship is part of the daily program; however, there are no doctrinal studies.

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Weaknesses: No backyard for kids to play.

Parent #2
(+) vegetarian food, music lessons, religious education, respectful administration.
(-) Some teachers who are not speaking fluent English

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