Brooklyn, NY
Maple Street School

General Approach to Learning

Play-based with some structure

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School Philosophy and Mission

At the Maple Street School, we believe children's work is their play. Children construct their knowledge about the world through interaction with the people and materials in it. We value the develop...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Everyday is extraordinary. That is what's great about being three. We do begin the day with tabletop activities and parent good-bye rituals, such as reading a story. We then have circle time where ...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages	From 2 years to --
Days:
	Mon 9:00am - 12:30pm
	Tue 9:00am - 12:30pm
	Wed 9:00am - 12:30pm
	Thu 9:00am - 12:30pm
	Fri 9:00am - 12:30pm
Tuition:	$676/Month

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Key Statistics

Extended day	Yes
School year	09/2008 - 06/2009
Total enrollment	51
Student/teacher ratio	5:1
Age cutoff for enrollment	2 years

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Our tuition rates vary by schedule. 5 full days from 9-3:30 are 1011.00 per month. 5 mornings from 9-12:30 are 676.00 per month After school is billed 8.40 an hour as used. Rates are subject to change...
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Application Information

Applications accepted	After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.)
Wait list	Yes
Deadline for applications	Rolling
Application Information	$50
Acceptance criteria:	We are a Cooperative, so we work with families to decided together if we are a good match philosophically, and in terms of commitment based on sibling priority, diversity, commitment to the school's cooperative model.

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Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

• PS 261
• Brooklyn Friends
• Berkeley Carroll
• Packer
• Brooklyn Free School

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Similarly-Rated Preschools

Parents who send their child to this preschool also like the following preschools:

• Union Temple
• Montessori Day
• Brooklyn Friends
• Berkeley Carroll School
• International School of Brooklyn