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Berkeley, CA
Woolly Mammoth Childcare and Preschool
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neighborhood: South Berkeley · Telephone: (510) 881-4882
Basic Stats
| Total enrollment | 20 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 4:1 |
| Established | 1987 |
| Average tenure for teachers | 3 yrs. |
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| - Teaching credentials | 100% | - CPR | 100% |
| - First aid | 100% |
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Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.8) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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Transportation
- Parents bring their children to and from school
Dropoff Procedure
- Parents walk their child into the classroom
- 8:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child
Late Pickup Policy: Parents pay $25 for each 15 minute increment after closing which is 5:30 p.m.
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Features of the Preschool
| Provide a third year | Yes |
| Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program | No |
| Affiliated with a religious institution | No |
| Some experience serving children with special needs | No |
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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) | 
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| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) | |
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| Playground |
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Accreditation, Membership & Awards
| Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children | No |
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Director's Comments
Question to director: Do you have any additional thoughts on what parents should consider when looking at your school? Is there any advice that you would like to provide to prospective parents?
I always tell all parents to take their time and look at all the different programs that are available in their community. At Wooly Mammoth, childhood is cherished in and of itself and children learn to live first and foremost like children, not as future adults.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The strength of this school is that it is both an infant care and preschool. In the infant room there is loving care as well as tender teaching (there is even circle time with the littlest babies!!). The little ones graduate to the preschool already comfortable with the place and having dear friends. There is loving affection in the preschool room, but respect, caring for one another and using your words were also taught. I believe these teachings helped my children to be social beings as well as academically ready for kindergarten. I also never felt sad about leaving there, knowing they were happy and learning every day.
Parent #2
The only thing I would wish for this preschool would be bigger classrooms, or more classroom space, with everything else I couldn't be happier.
Parent #3
Both of our sons have developed great friendships from other kids' attending Wooly Mammoth. The teachers engage the children from the very beginning of class to the end. Often at pick-up time they would like to stay and continue playing, happy to show you their days' work. Very professional organization and a warm, loving and caring environment.
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