| Duck Pond - Oakland, CA |
- Neighborhood: Crocker Highlands / Glenview
- Telephone: (510) 530-0851
Contact Info
Duck Pond
4426 Park Boulevard
Oakland, CA
94602
Tel:
(510) 530-0851
Director:
lois cottrell
wldkgdm1@comcast.net
General Approach to Learning
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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
We encourage community involvement. We are play based with an emphasis on The Project Approach and Reggio Emilia.
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Happy children interacting with each other. Reading, singing, playing dress up, building with blocks or being creative with paper, markers, scissors, tape or glue.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | February 1 |
Key Statistics
| Total enrollment | 25 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 7:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
| Extended day | No |
Summer Program
07/2008 - 08/2008
Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
Crocker Highlands, Hillcrest, Glenview, Head-Royce, Park-Day, Del Rey
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Four day and three day schedules can be any days of the week. Parents pay for the full day. Information changes yearly. More >
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages:
From
4 years
to 4 years 11 months |
| Days:
Mon 8:00am - 5:30pm Wed 8:00am - 5:30pm Fri 8:00am - 5:30pm |
| Tuition: $768/Month |
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Additional Application Information
Application fee: $30
Acceptance criteria: Selective based on the gender needed for each age group to keep the groups balanced
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