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Berkeley, CA
The Model School
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neighborhood: Elmwood · Telephone: (510) 549-2711
Contact Info
The Model School
2330 Prince Street
Berkeley, CA
94705
Tel:
(510) 549-2711
Fax:
(510) 549-0230
Director:
Dr. D. L. Mante
modelschl@aol.com
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Parent Ratings
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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 provide a true alternative for parents who know that children can't wait and who want a comprehensive education program in an ideally prepared humanistic developmental learning environment. Our ph...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Circle time,
Independent work period/free play,
Outdoor times,
Library/computer times (for pre-schoolers),
Special activities (perceptual motor training, martial arts, Spanish, affec...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
2 years
6 months
to 6 years |
| Days: | |
| Mon 9am - 12pm | |
| Tue 9am - 12pm | |
| Wed 9am - 12pm | |
| Thu 9am - 12pm | |
| Fri 9am - 12pm | |
| Tuition: | $8,004/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 100 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 5:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Various schedules are available, flexible to the needs of the family. The tuition varies by schedule:
15 hours/week: $667/month
20 hours/week: $734/month
25 hours/week: $792/month
30 hours/wee...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.), while child is in utero, from 3 months before the year a child is eligible to enroll |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $55.00 |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis based on sibling priority |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Head Royce
- Bentley
- Berkwood Hedge
- Black Pine Circle
- Le Conte
- East Bay Conservation Corps
- St. Paul
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