Children's School At Claremont Mckenna College
- The Children's School has been part of the Claremont Colleges since its founding in 1936.
- It is a school for children age two through kindergarten.
- We have a developmental and total language learning approach to the education of young children, and believe in an eclectic approach to early childhood education.
- Play is children's work and is their primary avenue to understanding their world. Great importance is given to play of all kinds in our school day, both directed and self-directed.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Students: 68 students
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Children's School At Claremont Mckenna College places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Type | Early Childhood / Day Care |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten |
| Year Founded | 1936 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 68 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 43% State avg.: 45% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 34:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 20% |
| Average Class Size | 18 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 80% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Lea Harper |
School Notes
- "The prime purpose throughout is not to impart knowledge to the child, but to lead the child to observe and to think." ~~Friederich Froebel, Educator and founder of the first kindergarten This quote sums up our philosophy and approach to early childhood education. We are here to help encourage and enable children to be leaders.
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