| Heart's Leap School Julia Morgan - Berkeley, CA |
- Neighborhood: Elmwood
- Telephone: (510) 549-1422
- Website: www.icrichild.org
Contact Info
Heart's Leap School Julia Morgan
2638 College Avenue
Berkeley, CA
94704
www.icrichild.org
Tel:
(510) 549-1422
Fax:
(510) 549-1423
Director:
Ellie Mashhour
General Approach to Learning
| Play-based |
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Play-based with some structure |
| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
| Montessori |
| Waldorf |
| Co-op |
| Reggio-Emilia |
Parent Ratings
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 3
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
School Philosophy and Mission
At Hearts Leap, we believe that learning is an active process that is best fostered through the natural course of play.
It is through play that various aspects of the child's development (social,...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
When children arrive with parents/guardians in the morning, several table activities (art, manipulatives, etc..) are set up as an option for play. In addition to these table activities, the room is a...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
Key Statistics
| Total enrollment | 82 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 7:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
| Extended day | Yes |
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
The school is open until 5:30p.m. If parents need to extend hours on a case-by-case basis, they should contact the director. More >
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages:
From
3 years
to 4 years |
| Days:
Mon 8:30am - 5:30pm Tue 8:30am - 5:30pm Wed 8:30am - 5:30pm Thu 8:30am - 5:30pm Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm |
| Tuition: $1,200/Month |
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Additional Application Information
Application fee: $35
Acceptance criteria: Selective based on sibling priority, diversity, child's aptitude
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