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Oakland, CA
Grand Lake Montessori
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neighborhood: Piedmont Avenue / Adams Point · Telephone: (510) 836-4313 · Website: www.grandlakemontessori.com
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
Crocker Highlands, Hillcrest, Montclair, Joaquin Miller, Head Royce, Park Day, St. Paul's, Redwood Day, Black Pine Circle, Beacon Day, Julian Morgan School for Girls
Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions
Parent #1
Met the deadlines.
Parent #2
I made it clear early on that GLM was my first choice and that if the school could offer admission I would not apply to other schools. Also, the pre-visits in the classrooms with teachers helped a lot to make sure the match was good, as did my many phone calls to parents, admissions, teachers.
Parent #3
No.
Parent #4
I took a tour to be sure it was a good match. I applied early and kept in touch.
Parent #5
Patience
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