| Duck's Nest Preschool - Berkeley, CA |
- Neighborhood: Berkeley West
- Telephone: (510) 527-2331
- Website: www.ducksnest.org
Contact Info
Duck's Nest Preschool
1411 4th Street
Berkeley, CA
94710
www.ducksnest.org
Tel:
(510) 527-2331
Fax:
(510) 526-0769
Director:
Kristen Traynor
duck0001@pacbell.net
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
| Quality of teaching |
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| Home-school connection |
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| Handling of separation |
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 1
Savvy Source survey: Yes
School Philosophy and Mission
We are a play based developmental program, with teacher-led structure. Our curriculum emerges with the interests of the children. We believe that fostering the emotional and social well being of the y...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
8:00-9:00 Free Play and greeting - Teachers set up class with different activities for the children to move in and out of at will.
9:00 - Pre-School program begins
10:00 - Clean up Wash Hands ...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.) |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | February 1 |
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
| Extended day | Yes |
School year
Year round program
Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
Windrush, Prospect Sierra, Bentley, Head Royce, Park Day, Berkwood Hedge, Madeline, Walden, French American, Kensington Hilltop
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Many options available. Schedules and tuitions listed above do not cover all available options.
3, 4, or 5 days per week
8:00 - 5:30
9:00 - 1:00
9:00 - 3:00
Please contact school regard... More >
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages: From 3 years to -- |
| Days:
5 day(s) a week 9 am- 1 pm |
| Tuition: $11,216/Year |
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Acceptance criteria: First-come basis
Our Theme for September 2008
The Social Life of Preschoolers
Now At BeingSavvy
The Birthday Party Social Whirl
Sometimes we get a bit frazzled when the wave of invitations splashes onto our family's calendar, but ... Read more >
Montessori?
Play-based?
Waldorf?
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