| Cedar Creek Montessori - Berkeley, CA |
- Neighborhood: Berkeley North
- Telephone: (510) 525-1377
Contact Info
Cedar Creek Montessori
1600 Sacramento Street
Berkeley, CA
94702
Tel:
(510) 525-1377
Director:
Kerry Woodward
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
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 5
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
School Philosophy and Mission
Cedar Creek Montessori School provides a safe, nurturing environment based on the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, where young children learn through exploration and discovery, develop creativity a...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
The day begins with indoor and outdoor free play.
At about 9:30 the children come into the Montessori classroom, which is a prepared environment with many choices of activities, from pouring wate...
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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 | November 1 |
Key Statistics
| Total enrollment | 38 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 9:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 9 months |
| Extended day | Yes |
School year
Year round program
Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
Park Day, Prospect Sierra, Windrush, Marin, BAM, Berkwood Hedge , Cragmont, Black Pine Circle, Thousand Oaks, Malcolm X, Jefferson, Rosa Parks,
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
3,4 or 5 full days
5 partial days More >
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages:
From
3 years
to 4 years |
| Days:
3 day(s) a week 7:30 am- 6 pm |
| Tuition: $705/Month |
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Additional Application Information
Application fee: $50
Acceptance criteria: Selective based on sibling priority, diversity, based primarily on balancing each class for age, gender, and schedule. we are proud of the diversity of culture and family structure among our students, including glbt families and adoptive families.
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The Social Life of Preschoolers
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