Bayside Montessori - Alameda, CA

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  • Telephone: (510)-521-3236 ext. 5108656255
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Contact Info

Bayside Montessori
1523 Willow
Alameda, CA  94501
Tel: (510)-521-3236 ext. 5108656255
Fax: (510) 521-3236

Director: Nancy Coan Torres
coantorres@hotmail.com

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General Approach to Learning

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

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

Number of parents surveyed:  5

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

School Philosophy and Mission

Bayside Montessori is a non-profit corporation that was started in 1982 to meet the continued need for Montessori education in Alameda. Our head teachers are trained in the Montessori Method and hold ...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Daily Schedule
Consistency and routine are an important part of our program. It helps the children feel safe and secure and to fully benefit from their experience at school. The different phases ...
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Application Information

Applications accepted After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, if the child will be at least 2 years old in september
Wait list Yes
Deadline for applications April 30
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Key Statistics

Total enrollment 39
Student/teacher ratio 8:1
Age cutoff for enrollment 2 years
Extended day Yes

School year

09/2008 - 06/2009

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Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Edison, Bay Farm , St. Phillip Neri

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

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Class Sizes:
Early Preschool: 15
AM Preschool: 14
Kindergarten: 10
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Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages: From 3 years 6 months to
6 years
Days: Mon 9am - 2:30pm
Tue 9am - 2:30pm
Wed 9am - 2:30pm
Thu 9am - 2:30pm
Fri 9am - 1:00pm
Tuition: $6,950/Year
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Additional Application Information

Application fee: $35

Acceptance criteria: Selective based on sibling priority, gender/age

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