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Oakland, CA
Grand Lake Montessori
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neighborhood: Piedmont Avenue / Adams Point · Telephone: (510) 836-4313 · Website: www.grandlakemontessori.com
Contact Info
Grand Lake Montessori
466 Chetwood Street
Oakland, CA
94610
www.grandlakemontessori.com
Tel:
(510) 836-4313
Director:
Helen Campbell
nancy@grandlakemontessori.com
Admissions Director:
Nancy Haskins
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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
Grand Lake Montessori believes that childhood is a journey, not a race.
By teaching thoughtfully, cherishing ethnic differences, and actively cultivating a partnership between children, families and ...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
2 years
6 months
to 6 years 11 months |
| Days: | |
| Mon 8:30am - 3:00pm | |
| Tue 8:30am - 3:00pm | |
| Wed 8:30am - 3:00pm | |
| Thu 8:30am - 3:00pm | |
| Fri 8:30am - 3:00pm | |
| Tuition: | $12,600/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| Total enrollment | 185 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 9:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 1 years and 6 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Summer Camp and Holiday Care provided.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | Please call for a tour |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $50 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on age, sex, race, culture. |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Crocker Highlands
- Hillcrest
- Montclair
- Joaquin Miller
- Head Royce
- Park Day
- St. Paul's
- Redwood Day
- Black Pine Circle
- Beacon Day
- Julian Morgan School for Girls
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