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Berkeley, CA
Nia House Learning Center
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neighborhood: Berkeley West · Telephone: (510) 845-6099
Contact Info
Nia House Learning Center
2234 Ninth Street
Berkeley, CA
94710
Tel:
(510) 845-6099
Director:
Lee Wagner
niahouse@sbcglobal.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 are a Montessori school. We have AMS and AMI Teachers and follow the Montessori philosophy. We stress consistency and independence.
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Choosing materials after AM circle, getting individual and/or small group presentation, setting up lunch..
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
1 years
6 months
to 3 years |
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| Mon 7:30am - 5:30pm | |
| Tue 7:30am - 5:30pm | |
| Wed 7:30am - 5:30pm | |
| Thu 7:30am - 5:30pm | |
| Fri 7:30am - 5:30pm | |
| Tuition: | $1,117/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 45 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 6:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 1 years and 6 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Tuition:
Fees on sliding scale based on state guidelines with regard to family size. Fees range from $1117/month to $104/month (toddlers) or $1067/month to $104/month (preschool) depending on income...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.) |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $50 |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis based on sliding-scale scholarships based on parents choosing school because of what we offer their child. |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Berkeley/Oakland/Albany Public Schools
- Prospect Sierra
- Berkeley Montessori
- Berkwood Hedge
- Prospect Sierra
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