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Berkeley, CA
Dandelion Cooperative Nursery School
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neighborhood: Berkeley North · Telephone: (510) 526-1735 · Website: www.dandelionnurseryschool.org
Contact Info
Dandelion Cooperative Nursery School
941 The Alameda
Berkeley, CA
94707
www.dandelionnurseryschool.org
Tel:
(510) 526-1735
Director:
Bonnie Hester
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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Co-op |
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School Philosophy and Mission
Our philosophy and curriculum are formed in response to the teachings of developmental and learning theorists (Piaget, Erikson and Vygotsky), who lead us to value play as the quintessential l...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From 3 years to -- |
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| Tue 9am - 12pm | |
| Thu 9am - 12pm | |
| Tuition: | $144/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| Total enrollment | 24 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 4:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 9 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Schedule and tuitions above do not cover all available options.
Basic Hours:
9:00 a.m.-12:00p.m. M-F
Extended Care Available:
8:00-9:00a.m.
12:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
2, 3, 4, or 5 days avail...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | Call oct 1 for following september |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Prospect Sierra
- Windrush
- Berkwood Hedge
- The School of the Madeleine
- Head Royce
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