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Berkeley, CA
Montessori Family School
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neighborhood: Berkeley North · Telephone: (510) 848-2322 · Website: www.montessorifamily.com
Contact Info
Montessori Family School
1850 Scenic Avenue
Berkeley, CA
94709
www.montessorifamily.com
Tel:
(510) 848-2322
Fax:
(510) 848-8833
Director:
Jane Wechsler
gisele@montessorifamily.com
Admissions Director:
Gisele Thomas
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General Approach to Learning
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Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
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Montessori |
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School Philosophy and Mission
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Choosing individual activities
Working with another child
Free outdoor play
Group Lunch followed by quiet time (naps for younger children, quiet stories for older children)
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
3 years
to 6 years |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 9 am- 3 pm |
| Tuition: | $12,255/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 58 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 8:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
All children attend 5 days.
Preschoolers can attend in the morning only (9:00 - 12:30) or for the full day (9:00 - 3:00).
Extended care available for all children:
8:00 - 9:00
3:00 - 6:00
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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 | $45 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on sibling priority |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Montessori Family School
- Black Pine Circle
- Bentley
- Prospect Sierra
- Windrush
- Head Royce
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