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Oakland, CA
BlueSkies for Children formerly AOCS

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

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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

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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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