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Beautiful, brand-new Reggio-Inspired Preschool and Pre-K. Spacious, high-quality school limited to only 40 kids. Highly-qualified, well-trained teachers. 8:1 ratio of kids to teachers.
OverviewThe Childrens Choice Preschool (CCPRE) ApproachThe
Childrens Choice Preschool (CCPRE) Approach to Preschool was formed
and informed by the works and philosophies of Lev Vygotsky, John
Dewey, Maria Montessori, the Reggio Emilia philosophy, and many
other wise and progressive educators and child development
specialists.
From Lev Vygotsky we take the importance of play and collaboration
with peers and teachers to the childs construction of general
knowledge and development of autonomy. Lev Vygotsky
said,What a child can do today with assistance, she will be
able to do by herselftomorrow.We know that play is the
leading source of development, the fundamental mode of learning,
and the very essence of learning in preschool. We know that
through play and social interactions children develop language,
abstract thought, and self-discipline. At CCPRE, we know that play
and collaboration create the mental skills of fantasy, curiosity,
and imagination the cognitive tools required for success in
literacy, math and science.
From John Dewey we take the important role that hands-on,
experiential learning plays in the development of autonomy and
feelings of self worth precursors for living a good life. John
Dewey said,Education is not preparation for life; education
is life itself.We know that education is a social and
interactive process, and that children thrive in an environment
where they are allowed to experience and interact with the
curriculum. John Dewey said,Every great advance in science
has issued from a new audacity of imagination.The aim
of CCPRE is not to provide a place where kids acquire a set of
pre-determined knowledge or set of skills but a place where they
can exercise their imaginations, acquire the ability to learn how
to learn, and learn how to live. At CCPRE kids must be able to
interact with the children, teachers, environment and experiences
on a personal level.
From Maria Montessori, we take the importance of giving children
individual freedom, rather than forcing them to do the same thing
at the same time. We take the importance of the learning
environment and of furnishings made for children that they can
arrange and rearrange to suit their needs. We take the idea of
theauthentic child confident, joyful, independent,
cooperative, helpful, peaceful, and internally motivated. We know
that children can teach observant educators how and what they need
to learn. Maria Montessori said,It is only the power of love
that can enable the adult to come close enough to the child to
understand him. Love and humility will unlock for us the secret of
childhood.CCPRE is a nurturing, warm, inviting place where
kids can gain the ability to articulate their needs and feelings,
which are respected by adults. It is a place where adults are
responsive to the needs of children. It is a place where children
learn to be respectful and responsive to each other. At CCPRE kids
can frequently proceed at their own pace in an enriched environment
while choosing between many learning opportunities and playing with
imaginative teaching materials and media.
From the Reggio Approach, we take the image of the child as a
strong capable learner; we take the importance of the environment
which has a tremendous capacity to influence and inspire children;
we take the importance of documenting and displaying the works of
children as a means of celebrating and informing the educative
experience; and we take the belief that the family and the
community are vital parts of the childs education. Loris
Malaguzzi, founder of Reggio Emilias educational philosophy,
said,Stand aside for a while and leave room for learning,
observe carefully what children do, and then, if you have
understood well, perhaps teaching will be different from
before.At CCPRE the curriculum and learning projects emerge
from the interests and needs of the children; teachers document the
evidence of learning progression through displays and portfolios;
teachers and children work collaboratively to represent their
thoughts and perceptions through a variety of media; and families
and the community fill strong and vital roles in our school.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Children's Choice CCPRE's tuition is approximately $9,180 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Children's Choice CCPRE?
The acceptance rate of Children's Choice CCPRE is 50%, which is lower than the national average of 87%. Children's Choice CCPRE's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in New Mexico with low acceptance rates.
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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The average private school tuition in Albuquerque, NM is $10,370 for elementary schools and $13,741 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
