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Alameda, CA
Son-Light Preschool

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Telephone: (510) 865-6367

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Son-Light Preschool
1910 Santa Clara Avenue
Alameda, CA  94501

Tel: (510) 865-6367
Fax: (510) 865-6367

Director: Renate Westbrooks
sonlightschool@aol.com

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General Approach to Learning

Checked Play-based with some structure

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School Philosophy and Mission

Son-Light Preschool is a ministry of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, operated on a non-profit basis and staffed by qualified early childhood personnel.

The purpose of Son-Light is to provide a ...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

9:00-9:30 Free Play


9:30-9:45 Morning Circle


9:45-10:30 Small Group Learning Centers


10:30-10:45 Large Motor Activities


10:45-11:10 Snack


11:10-11:40 Outside


11:40-...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages From 2 years 9 months to
3 years 9 months
Days:
Tue 9am - 12pm
Thu 9am - 12pm
Tuition: $2,520/Year

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Key Statistics

Extended day Yes
School year Year round program
Total enrollment 40
Student/teacher ratio6:1
Age cutoff for enrollment2 years and 9 months

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care


Extended hours are available Tuesday and Wednesday from 12 pm until 3 pm. (Lunch bunch)
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Application Information

Applications accepted After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.), after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school
Wait listNo
Deadline for applicationsRolling
Application Information $60
Acceptance criteria: Selective based on sibling priority

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Trace around your child's foot, with shoe on, on a piece of white construction paper or card stock. Have child cut out the shoe print and add a spooky face. Glue it to a popsicle stick and you have a ghost stick puppet!

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