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Alameda, CA
Bright Horizons - Garner Preschool
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Telephone: (510) 769-5437 · Website: www.brighthorizons.com
Contact Info
Bright Horizons - Garner Preschool
2275 North Loop Road
Alameda, CA
94502
www.brighthorizons.com
Tel:
(510) 769-5437
Fax:
(510) 769-5443
Director:
Kaulana Finn
garner@brighthorizons.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
The Bright Horizons Family Solutions mission is to provide innovative programs that help children, families, and employers work together to be their very best. We are committed to providing the highe...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
9:00 a.m.- circle time with daily calendar, songs, stories etc.
9:30 a.m.- learning centers, special projects, snack
10:30 a.m. â?? outside time, enrichment programs
12:00 p.m. â?? lunch
1:00 ...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
3 years
to 6 years |
| Days: | |
| Mon 7:30am - 12:00pm | |
| Tue 7:30am - 12:00pm | |
| Wed 7:30am - 12:00pm | |
| Thu 7:30am - 12:00pm | |
| Fri 7:30am - 12:00pm | |
| Tuition: | $840/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 200 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 8:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Two year olds - Full day rates
4 days = $940
3 days = $858
2 days = $764
Two year olds - Half day rates
4 days = $886
Preschool (must be potty trained) - Full day rates
4 days = $868
3 day...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | While child is in utero, upon birth, after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $100 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Mostly a first come basis, though some centers may have priority access for certain groups based on place of employment or siblings |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Bay Farm
- Edison
- Garner
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