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Berkeley, CA
Cedar Creek Montessori

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neighborhood: Berkeley North · Telephone: (510) 525-1377

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Application Process

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

There is a wait list for upcoming school year. more

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

Child interview process: Required for all applicants and takes the form of child is welcomed into the classroom with her/his parent.

Parent interview process: Parents meet with Director during the parent tour and again during the child's visit.

Deadline for applications: November 1

Application fee: $50

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Admissions Process

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Acceptance criteria: Selective based on sibling priority, diversity, based primarily on balancing each class for age, gender, and schedule. we are proud of the diversity of culture and family structure among our students, including glbt families and adoptive families. More

Notification occurs: Generally late February or March.

Deposit is required: one month's tuition

Parents must submit deposit within the following timeframe of receiving notification of acceptance: One week; may spread payments over a few months.

Financial aid is not available.

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years and 9 months to enroll.

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Inquiries accepted on a rolling basis.

Director's views on diversity:
Most of the students are from working middle class families. Most students are Caucasian or Asian, with some African-American, Latino, or mixed race children, including some bilingual children. Some of our diversity is not evident by looking at the children, such as children who have been adopted, or who have gay, lesbian or transgendered parents.

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Director's Comments

Question to director: Please list anything you wish parents to be aware of with respect to the application process.

Parents are welcome to call anytime. We will keep the information about your child on file and remind you when it is time to arrange tours for the following year.

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