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Chatham School
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neighborhood: Redwood Heights / Skyline / Ridgemont · Telephone: (510) 531-1534 · Website: www.chathampreschool.com
Contact Info
Chatham School
4359 39th Avenue
Oakland, CA
94619
www.chathampreschool.com
Tel:
(510) 531-1534
Fax:
(510) 531-5169
Director:
Maureen Vasquez
chatham44@sbc.com
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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School Philosophy and Mission
Our goal is to give children the opportunity to express themselves through play, music, art, drama, block building, language, cooking, and science with the support and guidance of nurturing and loving...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Fun program of drama, music, table toys, art activities, science, sensory, outside play, 2 snacks, lunch, rest.
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
2 years
5 months
to 6 years |
| Days: | |
| Mon 7:30am - 6:00pm | |
| Tue 7:30am - 6:00pm | |
| Wed 7:30am - 6:00pm | |
| Thu 7:30am - 6:00pm | |
| Fri 7:30am - 6:00pm | |
| Tuition: | $850/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 44 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 6:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 5 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
PRESCHOOL FULL TIME 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM AM PROGRAM 8:45 AM - 11:45 AM OR PM PROGRAM 12:45 PM - 3:45 PM KINDERGARTEN EXTENDED CARE 12:00 NOON - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
FULL TIME 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Four Day...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.) |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $80 |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis based on sibling priority |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Redwood Heights
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