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Oakland, CA
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neighborhood: Rockridge / Temescal · Telephone: (510) 653-7430
Application Process
Applications are accepted: After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.), after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, upon birth, while child is in utero |
There is a wait list for upcoming school year. more |
Parent visits tours are: Necessary |
Child interview process: Required for all applicants and takes the form of small group setting |
Parent interview process: Director-parent-child interview. |
Deadline for applications: Rolling |
Application fee: Free |
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Admissions Process
| Acceptance criteria: Selective based on to complement age, gender, temperment and developmental level of current group. More |
Notification occurs: Upon opening spot in program |
| Deposit is required: 1/2 month's tuition |
| Parents must submit deposit within the following timeframe of receiving notification of acceptance: Upon enrollment |
| Financial aid is not available. |
Age/Child Requirements
Child must be 2 years to enroll.
Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.
Inquiries accepted on a rolling basis.
Director's views on diversity:
There has been minimal diversity in our enrollment over the years, not reflective of the population. Currently 2 in 8 belong to another nationality.
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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.
I will be observing child and parents to determine a good fit with current community of families.
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