| Grand Lake Montessori - Oakland, CA |
- 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
General Approach to Learning
| Play-based |
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Play-based with some structure |
| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
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Montessori |
| Waldorf |
| Co-op |
| Reggio-Emilia |
Parent Ratings
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 12
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
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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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | Please call for a tour |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
Key Statistics
| Total enrollment | 185 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 9:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 1 years and 6 months |
| Extended day | Yes |
Summer Program
-1/-1/2007 - -1/-1/2007
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
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Summer Camp and Holiday Care provided. More >
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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Additional Application Information
Application fee: $50
Acceptance criteria: Selective based on age, sex, race, culture.
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