| Frog Hollow Preschool - Berkeley, CA |
- Neighborhood: Berkeley North
- Telephone: (510) 525-2566
Contact Info
Frog Hollow Preschool
1635 Jaynes Street
Berkeley, CA
94703
Tel:
(510) 525-2566
Director:
Ellen Dressman
edressman@hotmail.com
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
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 2
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
School Philosophy and Mission
Frog Hollow is a family style, in-home nursery school with a developmental approach to learning. The focus of our school is in the areas of nature, lots of time outdoors, and the arts including enrich...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
8-9am breakfast provided upon parental request
8:30-9:30am free play indoors, art activities set up
9-10am choice of indoor or outdoor play/art activities
10-10:20am snack time
10:...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.), from 01/01/06-03/01/06 (for 06-07 school year) |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | March 1 |
Key Statistics
| Total enrollment | 16 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 6:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
| Extended day | Yes |
School year
09/2008 - 06/2009
Summer Program
07/2008 - 08/2008
Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
Jefferson, Walden, Art Magnet, Cragmont, Park Day
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Part-time options:
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 4 days/week $640/month
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 3 days/week $480/month
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 2 days/week $340/month
Extended care 8:00-8:30 a.m. Monday th... More >
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages: From 2 years to -- |
| Days:
Mon 8:30am - 1:30pm Tue 8:30am - 1:30pm Wed 8:30am - 1:30pm Thu 8:30am - 1:30pm Fri 8:30am - 1:30pm |
| Tuition: $750/Month |
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Additional Application Information
Application fee: Free
Acceptance criteria: Selective based on sibling priority, diversity, lives in neighborhood, also balance gender/age
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