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Oakland, CA
Duck's Nest (Oakland)
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neighborhood: Rockridge / Temescal · Telephone: (510) 428-0901 · Website: www.ducksnest.org
Contact Info
Duck's Nest (Oakland)
4498 Piedmont Avenue
Oakland, CA
94611
www.ducksnest.org
Tel:
(510) 428-0901
Fax:
(510) 428-1999
Director:
Laura Lundy-Paine
duck0002@pacbell.net
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based |
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School Philosophy and Mission
Life is a miracle. We know that this work is important. Your child's first five years go a long way towards laying a foundation for a happy and healthy life to follow.
Each of our Duck's Nest...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
3 years
to 5 years 11 months |
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| Mon 9:00am - 3:00pm | |
| Tue 9:00am - 3:00pm | |
| Wed 9:00am - 3:00pm | |
| Thu 9:00am - 3:00pm | |
| Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm | |
| Tuition: | $13,526/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 72 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 8:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
The 2005-2006 school year begins on September 6, 2005 and concludes on August 11, 2006.
Annual tuition is paid in 13 installments, the first of which is due at the time of registration.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $30 |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Oakland Public
- Piedmont Public
- St. Paul's
- Bentley
- Head Royce
- Aurora
- Park Day
- Hillcrest
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