Glenridge Cooperative Nursery School - San Francisco, CA

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Contact Info

Glenridge Cooperative Nursery School
PO Box 31202 San Francisco, CA 94131 Glenridge is located in Glen Canyon, so we do not have a street address.
San Francisco, CA  94131
www.glenridgecoop.org


Tel: (415) 586-2771

Director: Mame Campbell Salin
info@glenridgecoop.org

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General Approach to Learning

Check Mark Play-based
Check Mark Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia
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Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Four And Half Stars
Quality of teaching Four And Half Stars
Development of social skills and work habits Four Stars
Home-school connection Four And Half Stars
Discipline Four And Half Stars
Facilities Four Stars
Health Four And Half Stars
Safety Four And Half Stars
Handling of separation Five Stars
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Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  14

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

School Philosophy and Mission

Glenridge Cooperative Nursery School is dedicated to providing children with a unique, child-centered learning program in one of the few natural environments left in San Francisco. The benefits o...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Morning Program 9:30 - 12:30 The morning program has a Director, a Teacher, 5 parents, and 25 children. The day begins at 9:30 with free play and activity choices including art, daily hikes, dramatic...
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Application Information

Applications accepted A parent must first attend a prospective parent meeting, then tour the school with the child, and then submit an application. please see the website or call the school for more info.
Wait list Yes
Deadline for applications April 1
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Key Statistics

Total enrollment 52
Student/teacher ratio 5:1
Age cutoff for enrollment 2 years and 9 months
Extended day No

School year

09/2008 - 06/2009

Summer Program

06/2008 - 06/2008

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Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Jefferson, Brandeis, Lakeshore, Rooftop, Clarendon, Synergy, JBBP, Miraloma, Claire Lillienthal, The San Francisco School, Children's Day School, Live Oak, Presidio Hill, West Portal

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes


No extended care available. Most children start with a three day/week program. The three days are flexible; it does not have to be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. More >

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages: From 2 years 9 months to --
Days: Mon 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Tue 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Wed 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Thu 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Tuition: $232/Month
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Additional Application Information

Application fee: $25

Acceptance criteria: Selective based on sibling priority, balance of ages and gender, diversity

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