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Quick Facts (2026-27)

• School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
• Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
• Enrollment: 30 students
• Yearly Tuition: $27,000
• Average class size: 10 students
• Application Deadline: None / Rolling
• Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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