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Alameda, CA
Violet's House Childcare
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Telephone: (510) 978-7551 · Website: www.violetshousechildcare.com
Contact Info
Violet's House Childcare
1904 Schiller Street
Alameda, CA
94501
www.violetshousechildcare.com
Tel:
(510) 978-7551
Director:
Jennifer Hees
jennifer@violetshousechildcare.com
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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
We have a nice blend of "school like" setting, in a comfortable family home. Our outdoor area features a sunny play space with organic garden beds to grow vegetables and flowers. We believe that using...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Circle time, singing, messy art projects (with smocks!), clean up routine, story time.
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
1 years
9 months
to 4 years 11 months |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 7:30 am- 5:30 pm |
| Tuition: | $250/Week |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | No |
| School year | Year round program |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 1 years and 9 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Our daily rate is $50. We also offer 'drop-in' for $10/hour.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | While child is in utero, upon birth, after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $25.00 |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
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