Helping Hands Learning Center
School Notes Overview:
Helping Hands was established in 1979 as a pre-school/child care center. Since, it has grown into a family of schools known as Helping Hands/Peppermint Tree Schools with Traditional and Montessori Programs. It is our mission to foster a good self image and prepare your child to face life with confidence. Our warm, loving, learning environment enhances and develops childrens minds where freedom of choice and independence are encouraged. Helping Hands/Peppermint Tree Schools provide an environment that promotes a positive growing experience. All the classrooms are equipped with furniture and materials designed for each specific age group. This provides the child with the ability to move freely and independently with little assistance from the adult This freedom of making choices allows the child to think and act independently....
School Overview:
Helping Hands Learning Center |
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| School Type | Early Childhood / Day Care | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool - Prekindergarten | |
| County | Middlesex County, NJ | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 22 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(NJ) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 20% | 32% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 12 students | ||
| Kind - 10 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers | |
This School |
(NJ) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:22 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Helping Hands was established in 1979 as a pre-school/child care center. Since, it has grown into a family of schools known as Helping Hands/Peppermint Tree Schools with Traditional and Montessori Programs. It is our mission to foster a good self image and prepare your child to face life with confidence. Our warm, loving, learning environment enhances and develops childrens minds where freedom of choice and independence are encouraged. Helping Hands/Peppermint Tree Schools provide an environment that promotes a positive growing experience. All the classrooms are equipped with furniture and materials designed for each specific age group. This provides the child with the ability to move freely and independently with little assistance from the adult This freedom of making choices allows the child to think and act independently.
- Profile last updated: 02/17/2009
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (08837) | School Zip (08837) |
(NJ) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 14,855 people | 8,413,990 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 40% | 36% |
| Population Average Age | 38 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.3 persons | 2.7 persons |
| Median Household Income | $57,013 | $57,061 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.5 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 45 years old | 46 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (08837) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 49% / 51% | 62% / 38% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Candyland, Inc. - 54 students - 0.8 mi. away - view location
- Our Redeemer Lutheran School - 103 students - 0.9 mi. away - view location
- Peppermint Tree Child Care Center - 82 students - 1.6 mi. away - view location
- Perth Amboy Catholic Primary - 172 students - 1.7 mi. away - view location
- Apple Montessori School - 84 students - 2.1 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Edison, Middlesex County, Zip 08837
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