About the School
- We provide a comprehensive preschool program for children with communicative disorders, including hearing impairment and autism spectrum disorder.
- Our focus is on developing speech, language and vocabulary as we prepare students for regular classroom placement.
- As an "inclusive educational program", typical children are welcomed for an exceptional preschool experience.
- Easy to get to from anywhere in the Greater New Orleans area.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Language disorders, hearing impairment, autism
Year Founded
1890
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 22%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
5 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition is based on a 10 month school year. Child Care Assistance accepted.
Admissions Director
Kristy Leece, M.Ed
Admissions Associate
Donna Breaux
School Notes
- Focus on speech/language and vocabulary development
- Year-round program includes special instruction and speech therapy
- Class A Daycare
- Child Care Assistance accepted
- Socialization with typical peers
- Family-centered
- Parent training and support
- Non-profit, governed by a volunteer board of directors
- Does not discriminate based on ethnicity, religion, gender or disabillity
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Chinchuba Institute -KidSpeak Learning Center cost?
Chinchuba Institute -KidSpeak Learning Center's tuition is approximately $5,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Chinchuba Institute -KidSpeak Learning Center?
The application deadline for Chinchuba Institute -KidSpeak Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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