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Eureka Learning Center
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neighborhood: Noe Valley · Telephone: (415) 648-0380
Contact Info
Eureka Learning Center
464 Diamond Street
San Francisco, CA
94114
Tel:
(415) 648-0380
Director:
Leslie Banta
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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
Eu-re-ka (yoo reO ka), interj. to find, discover. Children are natural learners. They are born with a curiosity which encourages them to question, explore and discover the world around them. Eurek...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
8:00 Early Arrivals set-up for Preschool Program. Areas for independent play are open and available. Children help teachers with set-up.
9:00 Arrival. School officially begins. All areas availab...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
2 years
6 months
to 6 years |
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| Mon 8:00am - 3:00pm | |
| Tue 8:00am - 3:00pm | |
| Wed 8:00am - 3:00pm | |
| Thu 8:00am - 3:00pm | |
| Fri 8:00am - 3:00pm | |
| Tuition: | $7,600/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | No |
| School year | 9/3/2008 - 7/10/2009 |
| Total enrollment | 31 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 5:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 6 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Preschool: either 8:00 or 9:00 am to 1:00 pm or 3:00 pm, M-F.
Transitional Kinder: 8:00 or 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, M-F.
After school Enrichment classes for older 4's and up offered in 6 week sessions ...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | Upon birth, after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, a tour is required when applying to our transitional kindergarten only. |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $15 |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- San Francisco Friends
- Katherine Delmar Burkes
- San Francisco Day School
- Brandeis Hillel
- Cathedral
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