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Duck's Nest Preschool
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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:
Melanie Traynor & Manon Johnson
duck0001@pacbell.net
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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Reggio-Emilia |
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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 10:15-ish Sna...
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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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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 100 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
3, 4, or 5 days per week
8:00 - 5:30
9:00 - 1:00
9:00 - 3:00
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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 |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Berkeley Public
- Albany Public
- Black Pine Circle
- Windrush
- Prospect Sierra
- Bentley
- Head Royce
- Park Day
- Berkwood Hedge
- School of the Madeline
- Walden
- French American
- Kensington Hilltop
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