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Berkeley-Albany Headstart
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neighborhood: Berkeley West · Telephone: (510) 848-9092 · Website: www.baymca.org
Contact Info
Berkeley-Albany Headstart
2009 Tenth Street
Berkeley, CA
94710
www.baymca.org
Tel:
(510) 848-9092
Fax:
(510) 848-0103
Director:
Pamm Shaw
pshaw@baymca.org
Admissions Director:
Abby Shull
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General Approach to Learning
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Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
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School Philosophy and Mission
The Berkeley-Albany YMCA recognizes that we have a great influence in the lives of children and families and a responsibility to work as a team with the family. We believe that :
Children lear...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Arrival/welcome,
breakfast,
circle/literacy/music,
free play,
small group,
outdoor play,
lunch,
nap.
The program schedule varies by site and classroom and depends on whethe...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
2 years
9 months
to 5 years |
| Days: | |
| Mon 8:30am - 2:30pm | |
| Tue 8:30am - 2:30pm | |
| Wed 8:30am - 2:30pm | |
| Thu 8:30am - 2:30pm | |
| Fri 8:30am - 2:30pm |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 388 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 8:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 9 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
The schedule at all sites runs Monday through Friday, but specific hours vary by site. There are 8 sites throughout Berkeley, Albany, and Emeryville. Extended day-both earlier and later-is availabl...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | Upon birth, while child is in utero |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $none |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on income requirements, child with special need/disability, need for services |
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