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Willow Tree School

137 Payran Street, Petaluma, CA, 94952-0949 -

School Notes Overview:

The Willow Tree Montessori program combines the highest quality preschool care with a developmentally appropriate, educational curriculum based on the Montessori theory. We hold as a priority, the development of children’s confidence through planned, success-oriented learning experiences and activities. We believe parents are our partners in the education and discipline of the child and therefore recognize the importance of communication between school and parents. It is our goal to offer a safe, reliable environment which will help children to develop a good attitude toward learning. Children are keen observers and learn from watching others then trying to do the same. Our school provides a warm, nurturing environment that allows children to explore a variety of activities and hands-on materials that are structured to meet their needs. Keeping in mind that children develop at different rates, we also offer learning experiences at a variety of levels, so that children can feel successful and confident. ...

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School Overview:

	Willow Tree School
School Type	Montessori School
School Membership(s)	The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Nursery/Preschool - Kindergarten
County	Sonoma County, CA
Student Body
Total Students	10 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	30%	40%
Students by Grade
	Nursery - 12 students
	Pre-K - 10 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	4 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	50%
Average Class Size	22
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:35	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	252 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Tuition Notes	Tuition is based number of hours/day and number of days/week attending. Contact our school for tuition rates.
% on Financial Aid	5%
Head of School	Cherie Still/ Tanya Parish
Admissions Director	Cherie Still
Admissions Associate	Tanya Parish

School Notes:

Willow Tree School is a Montessori based preschool that provides children with a safe, nurturing environment and the ability to build a strong educational foundation. Through the guidance of trained teachers and a carefully prepared environment, we cultivate life skills, communication and self-confidence by our daily activities. At Willow Tree School, children are seen as individuals. Their individual learning styles are carefully integrated into our lesson planning and activities are structured to allow each child success. A variety of activities allows children to explore and make choices based on their developmental stages and personal interest. Willow Tree School is a place where your child can discover his or her natural desire to learn and experience the excitement that comes with being an active participant in the learning process. A child that is internally motivated by curiosity will carry with them the ability to continue learning through his entire life.
Profile last updated: 02/10/2008

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (94952)	School Zip (94952)	(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	31,917 people	33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	39%	32%
Population Average Age	38 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.8 persons
Median Household Income	$56,934	$51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.2 rooms	4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	48 years old	41 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	61% / 39%	55% / 45%