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Oakland, CA
Butterflies Preschool
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neighborhood: Eastmont / Oak Knoll · Telephone: (510) 517-9238
School Philosophy and Mission
Children learn through play--in a safe and nurturing environment. Constant encouragement and praise helps to support the development of positive self-esteem and social skills.
Our program focuses on language development and concepts that will promote literacy, which is one of our main goals as well as the development of other cognitive and social skills.
The ability to read and communicate effectively are two of the most important tools for a child to master. It allows the world to become an open book, full of new and exciting adventures.
As our children begin this brand new journey it is similar to the life cycle of the butterfly that begins as a caterpillar, with care and through many stages, grows into a lovely butterfly. No two are alike; each is unique and very special.
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
7:00am-9:00 - Arrival/Breakfast/Individual Activities
9:00am-9:45am - Clean up/Bathroom Break
9:45am-10:30am - Circle/Story Time/Snack
10:30am-11:45am - Small Group/Indoor/Outdoor Play
11:45am-12:20pm - Lunch/Tooth Brushing
12:20pm-1:00pm - Stories/Nature Walk
2:00pm-4:00pm - Nap Time
4:00pm-4:30pm - Snack
4:30pm -5:00pm - Afternoon Project/Outside Play
5:00pm-6:00pm - Quiet Time/Indoor Activities
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