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Berkeley, CA
Berkeley Hills Nursery School

Four And Half Stars

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

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neighborhood: Berkeley Hills ·  Telephone: (510) 849-1216  · Website: www.berkeleyhills.org

School Philosophy and Mission

The purpose of Berkeley Hills Nursery School is to nurture the growth of a well-rounded child with a positive self-image by enhancing and stimulating his or her development socially, emotionally, mentally and physically. Through the medium of play in art, music, drama, and conversation, and with rich experiences and materials for exploration, we provide and environment in which each child can develop as an independent responsible, thinking and caring person. (Information from the Director)

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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Because our curriculum is based on ideas which emerge from the group, projects or interest groups are carried out during a large block of indoor free play time followed by a group time with snack followed by a large block of outside time followed by lunch and again a group time to close the day's program. (Information from the Director)

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Joy Through a Child's Eyes

Nov
25
2009

It was a cold and soggy day at the Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo. Cold, that is, for March day here in Austin. Of all the sights to see, my son spent most of our visit at the petting zoo. He picked out his

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Nov
13
2009

Trace around your child's foot, with shoe on, on a piece of white construction paper or card stock. Have child cut out the shoe print and add a spooky face. Glue it to a popsicle stick and you have a ghost stick puppet!

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