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Berkeley, CA
Shimmy Shimmy Co-Co-Op
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neighborhood: Berkeley North · Telephone: (510) 717-8446
Contact Info
Shimmy Shimmy Co-Co-Op
Berkeley/Albany Border
Berkeley, CA
94703
Tel:
(510) 717-8446
Director:
cooperative
shimmycoop@gmail.com
Admissions Director:
Amber
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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 are a cooperative preschool of 12 families and 1 teacher that has been running for 5 years. We believe in setting up a safe and stimulating environment which encourages exploration and independenc...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
The children start out their day with free play, during which time they can choose from any of the many developmentally appropriate activities available.
Then, we come together for a Circle Time,...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
3 years
to 5 years |
| Days: | 4 day(s) a week |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 12 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 4:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Off-site extended care is available - parents choose to provide this and can be either a swap or paid.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school, we like to have prospective families come spend a day at the school to see if it feels like a good fit. |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | March -1 |
| Application Information | Free |
| Acceptance criteria: | We try to balance age & gender |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Jefferson Elementary
- Le Conte
- Wildcat
- Oxford
- Washington
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