Playhouse Coop School
School Notes Overview:
Playhouse is a preschool which values childhood as an exciting and important time when young children need to explore and experiment freely toward self-discovery. It is a place where the most important knowledge is self-knowledge, which later informs academic learning. Following the guiding principles of developmentally appropriate practice for young children, the Playhouse strives to provide each child with the tools needed to form a confident and positive self-concept as a learner. A cooperative school, Playhouse encourages and values the contributions of parents and families which produce a mosaic of patterns of participation. The Playhouse staff is experienced in fostering an environment of guidance, support, love and understanding for students and families. Playhouse is a reflection of the ideas, values, and people in the community it serves. With its sliding scale fee structure, Playhouse encourages an economically diverse student body....
School Overview:
Playhouse Coop School |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool - Prekindergarten | |
| County | Essex County, NJ | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | n/a | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 32% |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers | |
This School |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 191 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 10 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Playhouse is a preschool which values childhood as an exciting and important time when young children need to explore and experiment freely toward self-discovery. It is a place where the most important knowledge is self-knowledge, which later informs academic learning. Following the guiding principles of developmentally appropriate practice for young children, the Playhouse strives to provide each child with the tools needed to form a confident and positive self-concept as a learner. A cooperative school, Playhouse encourages and values the contributions of parents and families which produce a mosaic of patterns of participation. The Playhouse staff is experienced in fostering an environment of guidance, support, love and understanding for students and families. Playhouse is a reflection of the ideas, values, and people in the community it serves. With its sliding scale fee structure, Playhouse encourages an economically diverse student body.
- Profile last updated: 03/03/2009
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (07052) | School Zip (07052) |
(NJ) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 45,106 people | 8,413,990 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 48% | 36% |
| Population Average Age | 39 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.7 persons | 2.7 persons |
| Median Household Income | $69,115 | $57,061 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.2 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 54 years old | 46 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (07052) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 70% / 30% | 62% / 38% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Our Lady Of Lourdes School - 201 students - 0.4 mi. away - view location
- St. John Grammar School - 290 students - 1.0 mi. away - view location
- Clark School - 93 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
- Education Station Day Care Center - 118 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
- Kelob Childrens Academy (dayca - 42 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: West Orange, Essex County, Zip 07052
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