| Growing Light Montessori School - Oakland, CA |
- 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
General Approach to Learning
| Play-based |
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Play-based with some structure |
| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
| Montessori |
| Waldorf |
| Co-op |
| Reggio-Emilia |
Parent Ratings
| Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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| Development of social skills and work habits |
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| Home-school connection |
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 10
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
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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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 |
Key Statistics
| Total enrollment | 66 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 6:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
| Extended day | Yes |
School year
Year round program
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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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. More >
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages:
From
5 years
to 5 years 11 months |
| Days:
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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Additional Application Information
Application fee: $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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