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Children's Day School
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neighborhood: Mission · Telephone: (415) 861-5432 · Website: www.cds-sf.org
Contact Info
Children's Day School
333 Dolores Street
San Francisco, CA
94110
www.cds-sf.org
Tel:
(415) 861-5432
Fax:
(415) 861-5419
Director:
Rick Ackerly, Head of School
rackerly@cds-sf.org
Admissions Director:
Aimee Giles
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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School Philosophy and Mission
Our mission: Children's Day School recognizes that every child is born with unique gifts. Our mission is to develop each student's genius by providing an inspiring environment where challenging academ...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
We strive to promote and help develop children's decision-making skills by enabling each child to practice making choices. This is reflected in a daily schedule that is designed to maximize the choice...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
3 years
to 5 years |
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| Mon 8:30am - 2:15pm | |
| Tue 8:30am - 2:15pm | |
| Wed 8:30am - 2:15pm | |
| Thu 8:30am - 2:15pm | |
| Fri 8:30am - 2:15pm | |
| Tuition: | $21,190/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | 9/1/2009 - 6/15/2010 |
| Summer Program | 6/1/2010 - 8/15/2010 |
| Total enrollment | 315 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 8:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
All preschool through eighth grade students throughout the Bay Area, not just those who attend our regular academic school program, are welcome to participate in our Extended Day Program. The purpose ...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | From 1 year before the year a child is eligible to enroll |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | December 17 |
| Application Information | $75 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on our application process is meant to ensure that you choose the right school for your child and your family, and that we admit families that are a good fit for the school. |
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