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Oakland, CA
Little Elephant Montessori Preschool
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neighborhood: Rockridge / Temescal · Telephone: (510) 597-1963 · Website: www.littleelephant.net
Contact Info
Little Elephant Montessori Preschool
5782 Miles Avenue
Oakland, CA
94618
www.littleelephant.net
Tel:
(510) 597-1963
Director:
Natanya Moore
littleelephantmontessori@yahoo.com
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General Approach to Learning
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Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
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School Philosophy and Mission
We are committed to creating a nurturing environment that focuses on the development of the whole child. At Little Elephant your child will be prepared for school, but will also thrive in social situa...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
A Typical Day @ Little Elephant Montessori
8:00am School opens and Children start arriving.
The morning is spent working on individual activities as well as small group activities. An art, co...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
3 years
to 6 years |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 8:30 am- 1:00 pm |
| Tuition: | $950/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes|Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 29 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 8:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | While child is in utero, upon birth, after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, download an application from our website and mail it in, we will contact you to set up a tour of the school |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | Free |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on sibling priority, diversity, school seems to be a good fit for the childs personality, parents' compatibility with other parents |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Redwood Day School
- French American School
- Hillcrest Elementary
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