Oakland, CA
Growing Circles Playschool
neighborhood: Piedmont Avenue / Adams Point · Telephone: (510) 428-1344 · Website: http://www.growingcircles.com
Contact Info
Growing Circles Playschool
4221 Howe Street
Oakland, CA
94611
http://www.growingcircles.com
Tel:
(510) 428-1344
Director:
Sara Jean Schweitzer
sj@growingcircles.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
Early childhood goes by fast. We believe every child should have the unhurried chance to fully enjoy this time of innocence, play and exploration. We want kids to be kids. We encourage their natural c...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
The children will: eat (and occasionally help prepare) 2 meals and a snack, go on a morning or afternoon outing to places such as the park or the library, do yoga, take an afternoon nap, read stories,...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
2 years
6 months
to 5 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: | $900/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 8 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 4:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 6 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Part time options:
Three days a week, 8:30-5:30pm, $600 per month. Two days a week, 8:30-5:30pm, $400 per month.
Extracted from website 2/18/06
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | While child is in utero, upon birth, after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis based on gender/age balance |
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