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A Brighter Today
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neighborhood: Berkeley North · Telephone: (510) 704-0266 · Website: www.abrightertoday.org
Contact Info
A Brighter Today
2220 Cedar Street
Berkeley, CA
94612
www.abrightertoday.org
Tel:
(510) 704-0266
Fax:
(510) 704-0190
Director:
Kamryn Clark
kamrynclark@abrightertoday.org
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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
A Brighter Today strives to make a positive difference in the lives of children with special needs and their families. We are committed to helping young children find, use and strengthen their unique ...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Circle time, free-choice play and outside play with specific therapies for child's particular conditions.
From interview with director 3/15/06
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From 2 years to -- |
| Days: | |
| Mon 8am - 6pm | |
| Tue 8am - 6pm | |
| Wed 8am - 6pm | |
| Thu 8am - 6pm | |
| Fri 8am - 6pm | |
| Tuition: | $1,000/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 8 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 3:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
20 hrs or less per week: $500/month
20-30 hours per week: $750/month
40+ hours per week: $1000/month
Open from 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. with optional drop-off time as early as 7:30 a.m. The hours...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.) |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
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