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Year Founded

1927

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

45 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

40%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

The basic components of quality early childhood education are the cornerstones of Wimpfheimer Nursery School: a child-centered environment; a developmentally appropriate curriculum; low adult/child ratios; and an educated, experienced teaching staff.
Architecturally designed as a nursery school, the physical structure and furnishings support child-centered exploration and learning.
Self-help skills and independence are fostered as children work/play in an environment built to fit their needs.
Success in their environment in turn promotes positive self-esteem.
The Wimpfheimer Nursery School is also part of the wider Vassar community.

The basic components of quality early childhood education are the cornerstones of Wimpfheimer Nursery School: a child-centered environment; a developmentally appropriate curriculum; low adult/child ratios; and an educated, experienced teaching staff.
Architecturally designed as a nursery school, the physical structure and furnishings support child-centered exploration and learning.
Self-help skills and independence are fostered as children work/play in an environment built to fit their needs.
Success in their environment in turn promotes positive self-esteem.
The Wimpfheimer Nursery School is also part of the wider Vassar community.

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