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1	2008 Pre-School Fair
2	Sponsored by the Chevy Chase Citizens Association
3	November 18th, 2008
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6	Name	Address	Phone	Contact	Email	Website	Ages	Hours	School Year	Schedule	Mission
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8	Grace Episcopal Day School	9411 Connecticut Ave. Kensington, MD	301-585-3513	Courtney Hundley	chundley@geds.org	www.geds.org	3yrs-8th grade	8:15am-3:15pm	09-10	once annually, 3mo. plan, 10mo. Plan	The whole child is important at Grace, so we nurture the emotional health, spiritual growth, creativity and physical development of each student. We offer an enriched academic program that prepares children for continuing success long after they graduate from Grace. Just as importantly, we provide training for life, helping students become responsible citizens of their neighborhood and the world.
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10	Metropolitan Nursery School	3401 Nebraska Ave. NW Wash., DC 20016	202-362-8746	Linda Smith	lsmith@mmumc-dc.org	www.nationalchurch.org	2-5 years old	9am-2:45pm	09-10		Established in 1966 the school's philosophy is that young children thrive in a small family-oriented and nurturing environment. It is this philosophy and the continuity of a warm, nurturing faculty that gives the school its special style and flavor.
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12	B-CC Coop Nursery School	4700 Norwood Drive Bethesda, MD	301-986-0677	Maia Lindstroem	cnurseryadmissions@gmail.com	www.bccnurseryschool.org	3-4 years old	9am-12noon	Mid-Sep-Mid-June	Monthly	BCC Nursery School's mission is to encourage feelings of worth and self esteem. We teach children that they are important and valued members of the community, and to cherish and respect the differences that make each child unique. BCC has been welcoming families for more than 50 years. Our cooperative preschool is staffed by 2 wonderful teachers whom have been at the school for 20+years. Two co-operating parents assist in the classroom everyday. Enrollment is capped at 26 children, ensuring an intimate, nurturing environment.
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14	Chevy Chase Reggio	6705 Connecticut Ave. ChCh, MD 20815	301-951-1885	Patricia Edelen	info@chevychasereggio.com	www.chevychasereggio.com	2-5 years old	8:30am-5:30pm	12 month	Monthly	Chevy Chase Reggio is a toddler and pre-K program for children 2-5 years old. CCR follows the Reggio-Emilia philosophy for early childhood education and development. We are introducing the first Reggio-Emilia inspired program in Bethesda-Chevy Chase to give parents a fresh alternative for their children. Other communities such as Georgetown and Capital Hill alredy have thriving Reggio-Emilia programs. Our cirriculum is child-centered in that students' interests and curiosity play a critical role in our lesson planning. Lesson plans change daily, focused on what the children are interested in while making sure to cover all disciplines in the course of their exploration, from math to science, to music, art, drama and language.
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16	Chevy Chase United Methodist Church	7001 Connecticut Ave. ChCh, MD 20815	301-652-7660	Lauren Bailey	ccumcpreschool@verizon.net	www. ccumcpreschool.org	2-5 years old	8:30am-2:30pm	Sept-June		CCUMC Preschool is a morning nursery school program for children from 2-5 years old. The program emphasises learning through play. Early morning drop-off and afternoon enrichment programs are available. Parents participate in the classrooms 4 times a year.
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18	CCBC Children's Center	5671 Western Ave. NW Wash., DC 20015	202-966-3299	Lisa McAuliffe	ccbc@verizon.net	www.ccbccc.org	18 mos- 5years	9am-12:30pm	Sept-May	July 15th-Aug 15th, but negotiable	Emergent cirriculum and learning through play. Resource teachers in music, movement and art. Afternoon care available until 2:45pm.
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20	All Saints Pre-School	3 Chevy Chase Circle, ChCh, MD 20815	301-654-2488	Lisa Hollingsworth	lisa.hollingsworth@allsaintschurch.net		1-3 years old	9am-12:30pm		Annually/Monthly	Emphasis on music, science and the great outdoors. Creative cirriculum, professional staff, Christian values, 2,3,5 days per week. One day per week for 1year olds, and adult(parent)/caregiver.
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22	Broad Branch Children's House	5608 Broad Branch Rd. NW Wash., DC 20015	202-232-2233	Alicia Ross	bbch@metromontessori.com	www.metromontessori.com/bbch.html	2.5-6 years old	8am-6pm	Aug-June	annual, 2 x per year, 10 mo plan
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24	National Presbyterian School	4121 Nebraska Ave. NW Wash., DC, 20016	202-537-7508	Katy Harvey	kharvey@nps-dc.org	www.nps-dc.org	3-12yo (6th grd)	M-Th 8:30am-3:15pm, F 8:30am-12:15pm	Sept- June	once annually, 3mo. plan, 10mo. Plan	Founded in 1969 as an educational mission of the National Presbyterian Church, National Presbyterian School is a traditional, co-eductional elementary school dedicated to the educational excellence in an ecumenical Christian environment. A loving and inclusive community, NPS strives to help children develop intellectual, spiritual, and personal foundations that will serve them throughout their lives.
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26	The Lowell School	1640 Kalmia Rd. NW Wash.,DC 20012	202-577-2000	Michelle Belton	mbelton@lowellschool.org	www.lowellschool.org	3yrs-6th grade	8am-3:35pm		monthly, bi-annually or full payment	Lowell's mission is to create an inclusive community of life-long learners in which each individual is valued and respected. Our charge is then to strenthen minds, ensure equity, and honor individuality.
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28	Friendship Children's Center	5411 Western Ave. NW Wash.,DC 20015	202-244-5115	Lisa Danahy	contactus@friendshipchildren.org	www.friendshipchildren.org	3mo.-5 years	7:30am-6pm	Sept-Aug. (year round)	Monthly	Learning through interactive experiences via theme-based teaching, founded on the Creative Cirriculum. Supplemental music, dance, and Spanish classes, as well as educational outings and special events. Full-day program, AM Preschool (until 1pm), Full time (M-F), or Part-time (MWF or TTh). Accepting enrollment applications now for Fall 2009 for 2's,3's,&4's. Immediate openings for 4-yr-olds.
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30	Cedar Lane Nursery School	9601 Cedar Lane Bethesda, MD 20814	301-564-1680	Liz Vitchock	liz_vitchock@yahoo.com	www.clns.org	2-5 years old	9:30-12pm/12:15	09-10		Cedar Lane Nursery School is a cooperative nursery school whose mission is to provide a war, nurturing environment where children are respected and encouraged to discover themselves. Play is at the heart of learning and hands-on opportunities are provided to encourage learning. Lunch Bunch and Extended day programs available.
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32	Wonders Childcare Centers	3 Chevy Chase Circle, ChCh, MD 20815	301-654-5339	Mary Lou Kitchen	mlkitchen@wonderschildcare.org	www.wonderschildcare.org	2mos-5 years	7:30am-6pm	12 month program	Monthly	Wonders Childcare is committed to creating communities that are safe and nurturing, enhance positive growth, development and self-esteem; provide developmentally appropriate, stimulating and creative cirricula.
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34	Oneness Family School	6701 Wisconsin Ave. ChCh, MD 20815	301-652-7751	Junga Kim	junga@onenessfamily.org	www.onenessfamily.org	2yrs-8th grade	8:30am-3:30pm	Sept-June	Annual or Monthly	Our mission is to provide a learning environment in which personal growth is valued as much as academic excellence. Supporting the foundation of our curriculum are five essential pillars: Skills, Inner Awareness, Self-Expression, Understanding of other cultures, and Appreciation for all living things.Our program is Montessori-based, offering multi-age classrooms.
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36	DC Dept. of Parks and Recreation	1480 Girard Street NW, Wash., DC 20008	202-671-0372	Janet Smith-Coles	janet.smith@dc.gov	www.dpr.dc.gov					The pre-school is part of Office of Education Services of the Dept. of Parks and Recreation.
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38	Lafayette Elementary School	5701 Broad Branch Rd. NW Wash.,DC 20015	202-282-0116	Lynn Main (Principal)					Sept-June		Children born between Oct.1,2004-Sept.30,2005 are eligible for 2009-10. Registration for the Lottery will be conducted on March 2nd,2009. The first 60 children are automatically accepted. All families receive a list of the lottery placements. A waiting list of the remaining registrants is kept. There are 60 spaces, 3 classes of 20 with a possibility of a 4th class next fall. Our mission is to provide creative and developmentally appropriate learning experiences in a nurturing environment. Tours of the school are held the fourth Tuesday of each month, except for December.
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