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Seattle, WA
Central Branch Preschool

Five Stars

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

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neighborhood: Mt Baker/Columbia City/Seward Park ·  Telephone: (206) 723-1187

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Central Branch Preschool
3605 S Mount Baker Blvd
Seattle, WA  98144

Tel: (206) 723-1187

Director: Wendy Simmons

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Parents: Rate This Preschool Parent Ratings

Quality of teaching
Four And Half Stars
Development of social skills and work habits
Four Stars
Home-school connection
Four Stars
Discipline
Five Stars
Facilities
Three and Half Stars
Health
Four And Half Stars
Safety
Three and Half Stars

Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 4
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes

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General Approach to Learning

Checked Play-based with some structure

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School Philosophy and Mission

Central Branch Preschool provides a program that encourages children to explore, discover and develop under the guidance of experienced, caring teachers. Small groups of children give the staff time ...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Classes meet in their own rooms, with access to shared indoor and outdoor spaces for active play. Children visit between groups occasionally and classes often join each other for outdoor activities. ...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages From 3 years to
5 years
Days: 5 day(s) a week
1:00 pm- 3:30 pm
Tuition: $325/Month

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Key Statistics

Extended day Yes
School year 09/2008 - 06/2009
Total enrollment 54
Student/teacher ratio9:1
Age cutoff for enrollment2 years

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care


CENTRAL BRANCH PRESCHOOL FEES
2006-2007

PRESCHOOL CLASSES: Morning Classes 9:30 am ? 12:00 pm & Afternoon Mixed Age Class 3/4/5's 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm.
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Application Information

Applications accepted No application-just a waitlist
Wait listYes
Deadline for applicationsRolling
Application Information Free
Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

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Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

  • John Muir
  • The Bush School

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