| Pumpkin Seed - Oakland, CA |
- Neighborhood: Dimond / Laurel
- Telephone: (510) 633-2423
Contact Info
Pumpkin Seed
7817 Greenly Dr.
Oakland, CA
94605
Tel:
(510) 633-2423
Director:
Jennifer and Damond Moodie
info@damondmoodie.com
General Approach to Learning
| Play-based |
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Play-based with some structure |
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Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
| Montessori |
| Waldorf |
| Co-op |
| Reggio-Emilia |
Parent Ratings
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 9
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
School Philosophy and Mission
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
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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 |
Key Statistics
| Total enrollment | 12 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 6:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
| Extended day | Yes |
School year
Year round program
Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
Joaquin Miller , Lincoln
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
$1155/month for Full time
$693/month for Part time 3 days
$57.75/day (inclusive of all meals and snacks)
Hours are 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday with four weeks per year off
Main ro... More >
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages: From 2 years to -- |
| Days:
5 day(s) a week |
| Tuition: $1,155/Month |
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Additional Application Information
Application fee: $50.00
Acceptance criteria: First-come basis
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