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Oakland, CA
Betty's Children's Academy
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neighborhood: Eastmont / Oak Knoll · Telephone: (510) 430-8789 · Website: www.bettyschildrensacademy.com/
Contact Info
Betty's Children's Academy
11200 Golf Links Road, Unit D
Oakland, CA
94605
www.bettyschildrensacad...
Tel:
(510) 430-8789
Fax:
(510) 430-8953
Director:
Nini Humphrey
BCA1204@sbcglobal.net
Admissions Director:
Betty McGhee
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General Approach to Learning
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Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
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School Philosophy and Mission
Betty's Children's Academy believes that if you put the seeds in our children, they will be able to grow and flourish in an competent and confident manner.
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Morning:
Breakfast
Free play
Circle time
Writing and recognition of letters and numbers in small groups
Large group lesson (recite days of the week, months of the year, rhyming ...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
3 months
to 6 years |
| Days: | |
| Mon 7am - 6pm | |
| Tue 7am - 6pm | |
| Wed 7am - 6pm | |
| Thu 7am - 6pm | |
| Fri 7am - 6pm |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 47 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 12:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 months |
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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 | $contact school |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Grass Valley
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