Children's School At Claremont Mckenna College

654 E. 6th Street, Claremont, CA, 91711-0917
Tel: (909)621-8086
Grades: NS - 3 | 84 students
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The Children's School has been part of the Claremont Colleges since its founding in 1936. It is a school for children age two through the third grade. We have a developmental and total language learning approach to the education of young children, and believe in an eclectic approach to early childhood education. Play is children's work and is their primary avenue to understanding their world. Great importance is given to play of all kinds in our school day, both directed and self-directed.

School Overview:
Children's School At Claremont Mckenna College
School Type Early Childhood / Day Care
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - 3
Year Founded 1936
Student Body
Total Students 84 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 31% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 20%
Average Class Size 18 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate 80%
Admissions Director Sheri Ripley

School Notes:

  • "The prime purpose throughout is not to impart knowledge to the child, but to lead the child to observe and to think." ~~Friederich Froebel, Educator and founder of the first kindergarten This quote sums up our philosophy and approach to early childhood education. We are here to help encourage and enable children to be leaders.

    • Profile last updated: 07/12/2011

Nearby Schools:

Children's School At Claremont Mckenna College
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-3 | 0 mi. away
Montessori Academy of Upland
Gr. PK-6 | 0.3 mi. away
Kiddie Academy
Gr. K | 0.5 mi. away
Kids' Station
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 0.8 mi. away
International Montessori School
Gr. K-6 | 1 mi. away
Our Lady Of The Assumption School
Gr. K-8 | 1.1 mi. away

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