La Casita Pre School And Kindergarten
School Notes Overview:
La Casita is a parent co-operative, child development program for children ages 3 to 6. At La Casita we strongly believe in play. Play is essential for children to learn. There are many types, all of which are valuable for young children. The best learning experiences for children happen when children choose what they want to do. This is called free or self-directed play. We offer a wide variety of play experiences, expressive materials, and learning experiences not available at home. The children are free to choose, observe, explore, create, and learn in a literacy rich environment especially designed for them. They are free to spend their time as they wish, provided they are not destructive and are not interfering with other children. The teacher provides a setting where each child can grow at his/her own pace, according to his/her own needs. Our concern is the total development of the child: social, emotional, physical, and intellectual. In an atmosphere in which the cooperative spirit is valued more than the competitive, each child gains a sense of his/her own worth. Open-ended questions are often asked to help children to think. It is hoped that each child will explore all areas of interest in the school as he or she is ready to. If a child persistently spends time in one activity and does not reach out to new experiences, the teacher will try to discover the reason why....
School Overview:
La Casita Pre School And Kindergarten |
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| School Type | Early Childhood / Day Care | |
| School Membership(s) | Other associations(s) for exceptional children | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - Kindergarten | |
| County | Santa Fe County, NM | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 38 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(NM) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 40% | 42% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 33 students | ||
| Kind - 5 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers | |
This School |
(NM) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:38 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 162 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 3 hours | 7 hours |
School Notes:
- La Casita is a parent co-operative, child development program for children ages 3 to 6. At La Casita we strongly believe in play. Play is essential for children to learn. There are many types, all of which are valuable for young children. The best learning experiences for children happen when children choose what they want to do. This is called free or self-directed play. We offer a wide variety of play experiences, expressive materials, and learning experiences not available at home. The children are free to choose, observe, explore, create, and learn in a literacy rich environment especially designed for them. They are free to spend their time as they wish, provided they are not destructive and are not interfering with other children. The teacher provides a setting where each child can grow at his/her own pace, according to his/her own needs. Our concern is the total development of the child: social, emotional, physical, and intellectual. In an atmosphere in which the cooperative spirit is valued more than the competitive, each child gains a sense of his/her own worth. Open-ended questions are often asked to help children to think. It is hoped that each child will explore all areas of interest in the school as he or she is ready to. If a child persistently spends time in one activity and does not reach out to new experiences, the teacher will try to discover the reason why.
- Profile last updated: 03/08/2007
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (87501) | School Zip (87501) |
(NM) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 40,414 people | 1,814,374 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 47% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 42 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.2 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $40,406 | $38,590 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.2 rooms | 5.1 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 37 years old | 33 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (87501) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 65% / 35% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Reach The Children School - n/a - 0.6 mi. away - view location
- Tara School - 20 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
- Fayette St Academy - 40 students - 1.4 mi. away - view location
- St Francis Cathedral School - 278 students - 1.4 mi. away - view location
- The Childrens School - 18 students - 1.4 mi. away - view location
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