| Berkeley-Albany Headstart - Berkeley, CA |
- 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
General Approach to Learning
| Play-based |
| Play-based with some structure |
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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
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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Application Information
| Applications accepted | Upon birth, while child is in utero |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
Key Statistics
| Total enrollment | 388 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 8:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 9 months |
| Extended day | Yes |
School year
Year round program
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... More >
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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Additional Application Information
Application fee: $none
Acceptance criteria: Selective based on income requirements, child with special need/disability, need for services
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