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Early Years Children's Center
1251 Hopyard Road
Pleasanton, CA
94566
Tel:
(925) 462-2202
Director:
Sheryl Common
erlyears@att.net
Admissions Director:
erlyears@att.net
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
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School Philosophy and Mission
We believe that the experiences children have in their "early years" will create a part of who they are later in life. We expose the children to a number of mediums as we bring them along the develop...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
I would love to send you a full schedule of our day, just request a copy in a personal note to our email, or better yet, come on down and see for yourself what one of our days consists of. Oh and bri...
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 106 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 12:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Early Years is open year round Monday through Friday. We observe 10-11 holidays per year, with one teacher in service day annually in August. Our center opens at 6:30 a.m. and closes at 6:30 p.m. T...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $75.00 |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Alisal
- Walnut Grove
- Phoebe Hearst
- Valley View
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