Oakland, CA
Merritt College Children's Center
neighborhood: Redwood Heights / Skyline / Ridgemont · Telephone: (510) 436-2588 · Website: www.peralta.cc.ca.us
Contact Info
Merritt College Children's Center
12500 Campus Drive
Oakland, CA
94619
www.peralta.cc.ca.us
Tel:
(510) 436-2588
Fax:
(510) 434-3851
Director:
Sandra Wandschneider
swandschneider@peralta.edu
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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 Children's Center Program provides an educationally sound, developmentally valid model that accepts children as active learners who learn best from activities and experiences they plan out and car...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
In the early morning, the children and family members are welcomed into the program.
The children are invited to work with materials in the classroom and there is also breakfast availabl...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
3 years
to 5 years |
| Days: | |
| Mon 7:45am - 5:15pm | |
| Tue 7:45am - 5:15pm | |
| Wed 7:45am - 5:15pm | |
| Thu 7:45am - 5:15pm | |
| Fri 7:45am - 5:15pm | |
| Tuition: | $700/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | No |
| School year | 08/2008 - 05/2009 |
| Summer Program | 01/2008 - 01/2008 |
| Total enrollment | 80 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 8:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Toddler (24-36 mo.):
$675/mo (under 32 hrs/wk)
PreK(3-5 years):
$525/mo (under 32 hrs/wk)
$50.00 discount/month for PCCD students, faculty and staff.
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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 | Free |
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