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Oakland, CA
Montclair Community Play Center (MCPC)
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neighborhood: Montclair / Piedmont Pines · Telephone: (510) 339-7213 · Website: www.mcpckids.org
Contact Info
Montclair Community Play Center (MCPC)
5815 Thornhill Drive
Oakland, CA
94611
http://www.mcpckids.org
Tel:
(510) 339-7213
Director:
Susan Ortega-Sanchez
preschool2mcpckids.org
Admissions Director:
rotates each year, parent job
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based |
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School Philosophy and Mission
MCPC is a non-profit, parent-operated, cooperative preschool. Founded in 1933, we are a supportive community of 25 different families, working together to facilitate our children's development. Our fo...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Daily Schedule 8:40am On-duty parents arrive with their children to set up the planned activities under the guidance of the Director. 8:50am Meeting for on-duty parents and Director to discu...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
3 years
to 5 years |
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| Mon 9:00am - 12:00pm | |
| Tue 9:00am - 12:00pm | |
| Wed 9:00am - 12:00pm | |
| Thu 9:00am - 12:00pm | |
| Fri 9:00am - 12:00pm | |
| Tuition: | $300/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| Total enrollment | 25 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 4:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Extended care is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ($18.00/day) Extracted from www.mcpckids.org
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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 | March 1 |
| Application Information | $25.00 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Lottery - Enrollment is limited to 25 children, and we strive to create a balanced mix of boys and girls of different ages. based on diversity, sibling priority, priority given to alumni, families who add diversity to our community, and toddler program participates. lottery held if more applicants then spots, waitlist then created. |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Joaquin Miller
- Crocker Highlands
- Growing Light Montessori
- Montclair
- Thornhill
- St Pauls
- St Teresas
- Corpus Christi
- Aurora
- Park Day School
- Kaiser
- Chabot
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