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Oakland, CA
The School of Arts and Sciences Preschool
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neighborhood: Rockridge / Temescal · Telephone: (510) 658-5443 · Website: www.ducksnest.org
Contact Info
The School of Arts and Sciences Preschool
5766 Broadway
Oakland, CA
94618
www.ducksnest.org
Tel:
(510) 658-5443
Fax:
(510) 658-3613
Director:
Sandy Erdos
ducksnest0003@sbcglobal.net
Admissions Director:
Sandy Erdos
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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 school provides a unique learning environment designed solely to support your child's general enthusiasm for learning.
Located in Rockridge, our Developmental Pre-K Program and Pre-School off...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Open social time, free choice move through school centers provided.
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
3 years
5 months
to 6 years 11 months |
| Days: | |
| Mon 8:00am - 5:00pm | |
| Tue 8:00am - 5:00pm | |
| Wed 8:00am - 5:00pm | |
| Thu 8:00am - 5:00pm | |
| Tuition: | $1,053/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 24 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 7:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 years and 5 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
5 days: 9am - 3pm
4 days: 9am - 3pm (any combination of days)
3 days: 9am - 3pm (any combination of days)
After school care:
8am - 9am / before;
3pm - 5pm / after
Our tuition is based o...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.), after a face-to-face meeting at the school |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $80 |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Aurora
- Bentley
- Black Pine Circle
- St. Paul's
- EB French American
- Head-Royce
- Redwood
- Day
- Piedmont
- Chabot
- Hillcreast
- Thornhill
- St. Theresa's
- Crocker.
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