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Wimpfheimer Nursery School

Box 485, Vassar College 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12604-0126 -

School Notes Overview:

The basic components of quality early childhood education are the cornerstones of Wimpfheimer Nursery School: a child-centered environment; a developmentally appropriate curriculum; low adult/child ratios; and an educated, experienced teaching staff. Architecturally designed as a nursery school, the physical structure and furnishings support child-centered exploration and learning. Self-help skills and independence are fostered as children work/play in an environment built to fit their needs. Success in their environment in turn promotes positive self-esteem. The Wimpfheimer Nursery School is also part of the wider Vassar community....

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School Overview:

	Wimpfheimer Nursery School
School Type	Early Childhood / Day Care
School Membership(s)	European Council for International Schools National Association of Bilingual Education
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Nursery/Preschool - Prekindergarten
County	Dutchess County, NY
Student Body
Total Students	56 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color	6%	36%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 39 students
	Kind - 17 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	3 teachers
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:18	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	160 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling

School Notes:

The basic components of quality early childhood education are the cornerstones of Wimpfheimer Nursery School: a child-centered environment; a developmentally appropriate curriculum; low adult/child ratios; and an educated, experienced teaching staff. Architecturally designed as a nursery school, the physical structure and furnishings support child-centered exploration and learning. Self-help skills and independence are fostered as children work/play in an environment built to fit their needs. Success in their environment in turn promotes positive self-esteem. The Wimpfheimer Nursery School is also part of the wider Vassar community.
Profile last updated: 03/08/2007

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (12604)	School Zip (12604)	(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate)	n/a	18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	n/a	32%
Population Average Age	n/a	35 years old
Average Household size	n/a	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	n/a	$44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	n/a	4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	n/a	58 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	n/a / n/a	41% / 59%