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Berkeley, CA
Children's Community Center (CCC)

Four And Half Stars

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

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neighborhood: Berkeley North ·  Telephone: (510) 528-6975  · Website: http://www.cccpreschool.org

General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Check Mark Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Montessori
Waldorf
Check Mark Co-op
Reggio-Emilia

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Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.6) Four And Half Stars
This school has increased my child's:  
Ability to listen and follow directions Three and Half Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Three Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Four And Half Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Four Stars
Awareness of others’ feelings Four And Half Stars
Cooperation with other children Four And Half Stars

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Curriculum and Teaching Approach

PLAY-BASED PLAY-BASED WITH SOME STRUCTURE MOSTLY TEACHER LED NOT FORMALLY IN CURRICULUM CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT
Language -
Oral language - - - - n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - - - n/a
Storybook reading - - - - n/a
Emerging literacy skills - - - - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - - - Not formally part of the curriculum -
Time & space - - - - -
Sci. reasoning/physical world - - - - -
Music - - - - -
Visual arts - - - - -
Physical activity - - - - -
Other subjects taught n/a

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Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Kids always choose where they go, but in each area, parents and teachers provide some guidance. Dance class every two weeks. Teacher leads songs at morning circle time.

Parent #2
This is a play based program without formal instruction, but there is loads of informal stuff. The day starts with circle time then is open to free play with stations for various activities. Circle time involves songs that often have educational components and include child participation.

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