Turtle Island Children's Center
Tel:
(802)229-4047
- Turtle Island was founded in 1982 with the aim of bringing respectful, high quality care and education to the Central Vermont community.
- Turtle Island is a non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors.
- Turtle Island strives to make this early educational experience exciting and engaging for all children through a play based Emergent curriculum.
- This is a philosophy that builds upon the interests of children, where topics are captured from the talk of children and their curiosity.
- Children learn best when they are happy and can relate to the material.
- Our teacher's are dedicated professionals who engage in ongoing professional development.
- The relationships that they forge with children are strong, often enduring well beyond the walls of Turtle Island.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Students: 75 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Early Childhood / Day Care |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1982 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 75 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 18% State avg.: 9% |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 10 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | $10,000-13,000 full year infant, toddler and PK program |
| % on Financial Aid | 20% |
| Acceptance Rate | 100% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Meg Baird |
School Notes
- There is much to see and experience at Turtle Island Children's Center. Please contact us and come for a visit!
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