Narnia Preschool - Oakland, CA

  • Neighborhood: Redwood Heights / Skyline / Ridgemont
  • Telephone: (510) 531-5546
  • Website: www.narniaps.com
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Contact Info

Narnia Preschool
4509 Tompkins Ave.
Oakland, CA  94619
www.narniaps.com


Tel: (510) 531-5546

Director: Zeze Cole
narniaph@sbcglobal.net

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General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Check Mark Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
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 Five Stars
Development of social skills and work habits Four And Half Stars
Home-school connection Three Stars
Discipline Five Stars
Facilities Four Stars
Health Five Stars
Safety Four And Half Stars
Handling of separation Four Stars
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Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  2

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

School Philosophy and Mission

Narnia Preschool is a place where children are free to play, discover and socialize in a creative, informal but structured environment. We believe that young children prosper best in an atmosphere of ...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

arrival, greetings, free play, circle time, snack small group activities, outdoor play, lunch, reading, quiet time, nap etc. Activity schedule is posted daily on the board.
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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
Wait list No
Deadline for applications Rolling
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Key Statistics

Total enrollment 12
Student/teacher ratio 12:2
Extended day Yes

School year

Year round program

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

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Half Day schedule available with options of 2, 3 or 5 days a week
We offer before and after care at *$6/hr or any portion
thereof 8:00a.m to 9:00a.m.
or after care from 1:p.m. to 2p.m.

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Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages: From 2 years to
5 years 6 months
Days: 5 day(s) a week
9 am- 6 pm
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Additional Application Information

Application fee: $50

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

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