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Peter Pan Preschool (Mecartney)
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Telephone: (510) 523-4080 · Website: www.peterpanschools.com
Contact Info
Peter Pan Preschool (Mecartney)
3171 Mecartney Road
Alameda, CA
94501
www.peterpanschools.com
Tel:
(510) 523-4080
Director:
Theresa Clement
peterpanschool@aol.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
Our program is designed to promote a positive self-image, to build a sense of confidence and allow each child to grow to his/her maximum potential intellectually, socially and emotionally.
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
We open @ 6:30am and there is free play until 9:00am.
Circle time @ 9:00am w/ snack.
The day continues with Concept (themed learning time)
* Music (finger plays, songs, nursery rhymes, record...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
2 years
to 3 years |
| Days: | |
| Mon 8:00am - 12:30pm | |
| Tue 8:00am - 12:30pm | |
| Wed 8:00am - 12:30pm | |
| Thu 8:00am - 12:30pm | |
| Fri 8:00am - 12:30pm | |
| Tuition: | $765/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 56 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 8:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Note: Must be potty trained to qualify for age 3 to 5 rates.
Class size/teacher ratios:
2's - 14 children / 2 teachers
3's - 25 children / 3 teachers
4's - 20 children / 2 teachers (2 classroom...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, upon birth, while child is in utero |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $40 |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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