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Rainbow Montessori of San Francisco
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neighborhood: Parkside · Telephone: (415) 661-9100 · Website: www.sanfranciscorainbowmontessori.com
Contact Info
Rainbow Montessori of San Francisco
2358 24th Avenue
San Francisco, CA
94116
www.sanfranciscorainbow...
Tel:
(415) 661-9100
Fax:
(415) 661-5832
Director:
Candace Cusack
Crain2358@aol.com
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General Approach to Learning
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Montessori |
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School Philosophy and Mission
The Rainbow Montessori program is based on the work of Dr. Maria Montessori, the internationally renowned physician and educator. We have updated and extended the traditional experience. Our learning ...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
7:30 AM - 8:30 Day care-free flow
8:30 AM - 10:15 Montessori work time
10:15 AM - 10:40 Circle time(yoga, movement)
10:40 AM - 11:10 Lunch
11:15 AM - 12:15 Play time (outside)
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
2 years
9 months
to 5 years 9 months |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 8:30 am- 5:30 pm |
| Tuition: | $1,530/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | 9/1/2009 - 6/11/2010 |
| Summer Program | 6/21/2010 - 7/16/2010 |
| Total enrollment | 18 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 6:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 9 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
We have one class of 18 children. 6-3s,6-4s and 6-5s.
We have 2 slots for part time children 8:30 AM to 12:15 PM, the cost is $1,125.00/month.
The tuition is $1,500.00 for a 3:30PM pick up and $1,64...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.), we encourage parents to apply one to two years in advance. |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $65 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Balance the age group for a mixed class of children, ages 2.9 to 5.9, we do not take children over 4.0 unless they have been in a Montessori program. based on child's aptitude, diversity, sibling priority, good fit for the child in personality and temperament to compliment our returning group |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Stuart Hall
- Convent
- St. Gabriels
- West Portal Lutheran
- Sunset Elementary
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