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Oakland, CA
Growing Light Montessori School
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neighborhood: Dimond / Laurel · Telephone: (510) 336-9897 · Website: www.growinglight.net
Contact Info
Growing Light Montessori School
4700 Lincoln Avenue
Oakland, CA
94602
www.growinglight.net
Tel:
(510) 336-9897
Director:
Rachel LaField
info@growinglight.net
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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
Growing Light Montessori School originated from the desire to work with children through loving inspiration. Our truest concern lies in helping your child develop a sense of emotional well-being by h...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Your child will start the morning off with a wonderful tradition called 'Hands Across The Hall' where all of the children from each class meet in the hallway to sing the school song, make announcement...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
5 years
to 5 years 11 months |
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| Mon 8:00am - 3:00pm | |
| Tue 8:00am - 3:00pm | |
| Wed 8:00am - 3:00pm | |
| Thu 8:00am - 3:00pm | |
| Fri 8:00am - 3:00pm | |
| Tuition: | $11,700/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 66 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 6:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Most schedules are M-F 8am - 6pm, although some families end their days at 3pm. We have a few slots available for a 4 day week.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.), after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | January 19 |
| Application Information | $50 |
| Acceptance criteria: | We try to balance the classroom based on schedules, diversity, age and gender based on sibling priority, diversity, parents' compatibility with other parents |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Head Royce School
- Redwood Day
- Redwood Elementary
- Park Day School
- French American School in Berkeley
- Joaquin Miller Elementary
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