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Oakland, CA
The School of Arts and Sciences Preschool

Four Stars

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

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neighborhood: Rockridge / Temescal ·  Telephone: (510) 658-5443  · Website: www.ducksnest.org

Application Process

Applications are accepted: After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.), after a face-to-face meeting at the school

There is a wait list for upcoming school year.  more

Parent visits tours are: Mandatory (in order to receive application)

Child interview process: None, visit only and come play with us. and takes the form of small group setting

Parent interview process: Director-parent

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $80

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Admissions Process

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Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

Notification occurs: Immediately

Deposit is required: 500.00 part of tuition
Parents must submit deposit within the following timeframe of receiving notification of acceptance: 1 week
Financial aid is available.

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 3 years and 5 months to enroll.

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Inquiries accepted from January 1 onwards.

Director's views on diversity:
A well mixed group and teacher staff.

source: This information was provided by the director This information was compiled by Savvy Source

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