Chinchuba Institute -KidSpeak Learning Center

634 Amelia St., Gretna, LA, 70053-0700 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

We provide a comprehensive preschool program for children with communicative disorders, including hearing impairment and autism spectrum disorder. Our focus is on developing speech, language and vocabulary as we prepare students for regular classroom placement. As an "inclusive educational program", typical children are welcomed for an exceptional preschool experience. Easy to get to from anywhere in the Greater New Orleans area. ...

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School Overview:

 
Chinchuba Institute -KidSpeak Learning Center
School Type Special Education School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - Kindergarten
Programs for Learning Differences Yes
Learning Differences Supported Language disorders, hearing impairment, autism
Year Founded 1890
Parish Jefferson Parish, LA
Student Body
Total Students 24 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(LA) School Avg.
% Students of Color 25% 27%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 24 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 5 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 75%
Average Class Size 5
Classroom dress code Casual
This School
(LA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:4 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $5,000
Tuition Notes Tuition is based on a 10 month school year. Child Care Assistance accepted.
Admissions Director Kristy Leece, M.Ed
Admissions Associate Donna Breaux

School Notes:

  • Focus on speech/language and vocabulary development
  • Year-round program includes special instruction and speech therapy
  • Class A Daycare
  • Child Care Assistance accepted
  • Socialization with typical peers
  • Family-centered
  • Parent training and support
  • Non-profit, governed by a volunteer board of directors
  • Does not discriminate based on ethnicity, religion, gender or disabillity
  • Profile last updated: 12/01/2008

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About This Zipcode (70053)
School Zip (70053)
(LA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 16,744 people 4,464,238 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 14% 16%
Population Average Age 36 years old 34 years old
Average Household size 2.4 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $28,052 $34,494
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.6 rooms 5.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 50 years old 41 years old
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Zipcode (70053)


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