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Sheffield Preschool Program
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neighborhood: Elmwood · Telephone: (510) 849-9352
Contact Info
Sheffield Preschool Program
2347 Stuart Street
Berkeley, CA
94705
Tel:
(510) 849-9352
Fax:
(510) 849-2346
Director:
June Sheffield
mjs71@flash.net
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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
We offer a relaxed and warm home environment geared to the needs and interests of each child enrolled in our school. We try to take into consideration individual differences, personalities, and abili...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
3 years
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| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 8:30 am- 1:00 pm |
| Tuition: | $825/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 20 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 7:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
We have extended care from 8:00-5:30. The monthly tuition for 5 full days a week is $1,200. Parents can customize their child's schedule that according to the family's needs. For example, one child...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | Free |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on age group, balance/good fit. |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Egbert W Beach
- Cornel School
- Black Pine
- Park Day
- Emerson
- Berkwood Hedge
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