Broadway Children's School - Oakland, CA

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Contact Info

Broadway Children's School
394 Adams Street
Oakland, CA  94610
broadwaychildrensschool.org


Tel: (510) 763-9337

Director: Debbie Beck
jkbeck@pacbell.net

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General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Check Mark Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia
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Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Five Stars
Quality of teaching Four Stars
Development of social skills and work habits Three and Half Stars
Home-school connection Four Stars
Discipline Five Stars
Facilities Four Stars
Health Four And Half Stars
Safety Five Stars
Handling of separation Four And Half Stars
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Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  3

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

School Philosophy and Mission

Broadway Children's School's programs are based on the belief that each child who comes to us is different from any child we have seen before or will ever see again. Each is unique and special and we...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

9:30 Parents arrive, workers put on aprons. Snack parent sets up snack in kitchen. Sign in. Indoor activities. You may say Good Bye.
10:15 Warn about clean up. CLEAN UP SONG
10:20 Music...
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Application Information

Applications accepted After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.), after a face-to-face meeting at the school
Wait list Yes
Deadline for applications January 31
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Key Statistics

Total enrollment 60
Student/teacher ratio 6:1
Age cutoff for enrollment 2 years and 9 months
Extended day Yes

School year

9/1/2007 - 6/10/2008

Summer Program

6/15/2008 - 7/20/2008

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Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Oakland and Piedmont Public Schools

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes


2 year olds $220/month for 9 months Tues, Thurs 9:30 - 11:30

3,4 and 5 year olds all days 9:00 - 12:00
$385/month for MWF
$280/month for T TH

Class size:
2 year olds 15 students
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Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages: From 3 years to
4 years 6 months
Days: Mon 9am - 12pm
Wed 9am - 12pm
Fri 9am - 12pm
Tuition: $3,850/Year
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Additional Application Information

Application fee: $35

Acceptance criteria: Selective based on sibling priority, diversity, live in neighborhood

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