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Great Beginnings

Po Box 159, Plainville, CT, 06062-0606 -

School Notes Overview:

Plainville's Great Beginnings Daycare Center & Nursery School was recently granted accreditation by the National Association for the Education for Young Children. This prestigious recognition has been achieved by approximately 7% of early childhood programs nationwide some 8,006 programs as of January 1, 2003, serving 705,798 children. At Great Beginnings, we believe as children grow they need a positive self-image, supportive role models, and both a structured and free learning environment to effectively guide them through their development in a meaningful and happy way. The purpose of Great Beginnings is to provide a quality learning environment for children from ages six weeks through eight years of age. The goal of Great Beginnings is to provide each age group with the highest level of quality childcare available in a group learning environment. This is accomplished by securing personnel dedicated to children. We strive to provide our youngest population with a loving, nurturing, and stimulating setting. As the children grow and develop, materials and ideas presented in a fun and enjoyable way providing a blend of free play and exploration with structured programming to prepare the child for school....

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School Overview:

	Great Beginnings
School Type	Early Childhood / Day Care
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Nursery/Preschool - Prekindergarten
County	Hartford County, CT
Student Body
Total Students	52 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CT) School Avg.
% Students of Color	5%	19%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 33 students
	Kind - 19 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	1 teachers
	This School	(CT) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:40	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Plainville's Great Beginnings Daycare Center & Nursery School was recently granted accreditation by the National Association for the Education for Young Children. This prestigious recognition has been achieved by approximately 7% of early childhood programs nationwide some 8,006 programs as of January 1, 2003, serving 705,798 children. At Great Beginnings, we believe as children grow they need a positive self-image, supportive role models, and both a structured and free learning environment to effectively guide them through their development in a meaningful and happy way. The purpose of Great Beginnings is to provide a quality learning environment for children from ages six weeks through eight years of age. The goal of Great Beginnings is to provide each age group with the highest level of quality childcare available in a group learning environment. This is accomplished by securing personnel dedicated to children. We strive to provide our youngest population with a loving, nurturing, and stimulating setting. As the children grow and develop, materials and ideas presented in a fun and enjoyable way providing a blend of free play and exploration with structured programming to prepare the child for school.
Profile last updated: 02/11/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (06062)	School Zip (06062)	(CT) State Average
Population (Approximate)	17,220 people	3,405,565 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	29%	41%
Population Average Age	40 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.3 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$48,117	$56,323
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.2 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	47 years old	48 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	70% / 30%	64% / 36%