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Oakland, CA
BlueSkies for Children formerly AOCS
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neighborhood: Fruitvale · Telephone: (510) 261-1076 · Website: www.blueskies4children.org
Application Process
Applications are accepted: While child is in utero, upon birth, 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.) |
There is a wait list for upcoming school year. more |
Parent visits tours are: Recommended |
Child interview process: Possible, at school's discretion |
Parent interview process: None |
Deadline for applications: Rolling |
Application fee: $35 |
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Admissions Process
| Acceptance criteria: First-come if all else is equal, however in each group we seek diversity of family background, age, and sex of children and use admissions process to achieve that balance |
Notification occurs: Rolling |
| Deposit is required: $1000 |
| Parents must submit deposit within the following timeframe of receiving notification of acceptance: Usually 2 weeks |
| Financial aid is available. |
Age/Child Requirements
Child must be 2 months to enroll.
Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.
Inquiries accepted from January 1 onwards.
Director's views on diversity:
BlueSkies for Children values and celebrates diversity by creating a community with families of varying racial and cultural groups, religious beliefs, physical abilities, socio-economic situation and alternative configurations. AOCS honors peaceful coexistence and inclusion as a natural part of daily life. As an independent non-profit agency, any limitation in diversity results from the fact that we must charge tuition to cover the costs of the high quality programs offered. Limited funds are available for tuition reductions. Diversity statistics: * Two-fifths of the children are children of color - most from multi-cultural families. * Alternative families include children who live with grandparents, with same-sex parents, or with a single parent. * Most classrooms include children with special developmental needs. * Children whose families require assistance to pay tuition are welcome, however funds are limited to subsidize enrollment.
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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.
Best to apply before child is born; admission to the Infant program is often booked nearly a year ahead.
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