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Berkeley, CA
Garden Day Montessori
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neighborhood: Berkeley West · Telephone: (510) 649-9110
Contact Info
Garden Day Montessori
1332 Parker Street
Berkeley, CA
94702
Tel:
(510) 649-9110
Director:
Jenny Miller
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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Montessori |
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School Philosophy and Mission
We are a small, family-friendly Montessori program in a home-like setting.
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
2 years
6 months
to 5 years |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 8 am- 1 pm |
| Tuition: | $775/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | 9/8/2009 - 7/23/2010 |
| Total enrollment | 20 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 7:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 6 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Tuition/Schedule Options:
Full time
5 full days $1070.00
4 full days $970.00
3 full days $845.00
2 full days $675.00
Half days
5 half days $775.00
4 half days $690.00
3 half days ...
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Application Information
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $35 |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis with preference given to siblings of enrolled children |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- BUSD public
- Park Day
- Berkwood Hedge
- Oakland Hebrew Day School
- North Oakland Charter School
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