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
General Approach to Learning
| Play-based |
| Play-based with some structure |
| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
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Montessori |
| Waldorf |
| Co-op |
| Reggio-Emilia |
Parent Ratings
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| Development of social skills and work habits |
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| Home-school connection |
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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 |
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
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
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
Our Theme for September 2008
The Social Life of Preschoolers
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