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Berkeley, CA
Happy Baby
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Telephone: (510) 849-1649 · Website: www.happybabydaycare.com
Basic Stats
| Total enrollment | 11 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 5:1 |
| Established | 2005 |
| Average tenure for teachers | 2 yrs. |
| % of teachers with: | |
| - Bachelors | 100% | - CPR | 100% |
| - First aid | 100% |
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Transportation
- Parents bring their children to and from school
Dropoff Procedure
- Parents walk their child into the classroom
- 8:30 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child
Late Pickup Policy: $10 per 15 minutes after 10 minute grace period.
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Features of the Preschool
| Provide a third year | No |
| Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program | No |
| Affiliated with a religious institution | No |
| Some experience serving children with special needs | Yes |
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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) | |
| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) | |
| Music room | |
| Art room | |
| Library | |
| In a private home |
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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?
We are located in a private house, making the transition to out of home care easier on young toddlers and twos. We have a beautiful playroom and primarily natural material toys and playthings. Our outdoor space is large and ever changing, to best suit the interests and desires of the children.
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