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Alameda, CA
The Child Unique Montessori School (Encinal Site)
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Telephone: (510) 521-9227 · Website: www.childunique.org
Contact Info
The Child Unique Montessori School (Encinal Site)
2226 Encinal Avenue
Alameda, CA
94501
www.childunique.org
Tel:
(510) 521-9227
Fax:
(510) 521-9246
Director:
Cindy Acker
cacker56@yahoo.com
Admissions Director:
Jeannie Harberson
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Parent Ratings
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General Approach to Learning
| Montessori |
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School Philosophy and Mission
The Child Unique is dedicated to providing students with a learning experience that will form a foundation for their development as complete human beings.
We see an environment which will foster ...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
8:30-8:45 Circle time: calendar, presentation of a material, grace and courtesy exercise, music
8:45-10:30 work time: individual 'work' in the classroom in the areas of language arts, practical l...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
2 years
6 months
to 3 years 42 months |
| Days: | |
| Mon 8:30am - 6:00pm | |
| Tue 8:30am - 6:00pm | |
| Wed 8:30am - 6:00pm | |
| Thu 8:30am - 6:00pm | |
| Fri 8:30am - 6:00pm | |
| Tuition: | $895/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| Total enrollment | 50 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 8:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
The following schedules are available for 5 days, 3 days or 2 days.
8:30a.m.-11:30a.m. 2 days $260, 3 days $405, 5 days $540
8:30a.m.-2:30p.m. 2 days $400, 3 days $555, 5 days $755
1:00p.m.-4...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | While child is in utero, upon birth |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $100 |
| Acceptance criteria: | First come, first served, but alumni parents have preference based on |
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