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Berkeley Montessori School
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neighborhood: Berkeley North · Telephone: (510) 849-8340 · Website: www.bmsonline.org
Contact Info
Berkeley Montessori School
2030 Francisco Street
Berkeley, CA
94709
www.bmsonline.org
Tel:
(510) 849-8340
Fax:
(510) 841-4460
Director:
Chris Middlemiss
cmiddlemiss@bmsonline.org
Admissions Director:
Paula Farmer; admissions@bmsonline.org
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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
Berkeley Montessori School is a vibrant community of educators and families, agreeing with Dr. Maria Montessori that each generation of children has the opportunity to remake the world it inherits.
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
The morning consists of an uninterrupted work period when the children choose to work and work at their own pace with the teacher acting as a guide to introduce new material when appropriate.
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
5 years
to 6 years |
| Days: | |
| Mon 8:30am - 3pm | |
| Tue 8:30am - 3pm | |
| Wed 8:30am - 3pm | |
| Thu 8:30am - 3pm | |
| Fri 8:30am - 2pm | |
| Tuition: | $15,360/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 94 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 12:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 11 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
All students attend from 8:30am - 3:00pm, 5 days per week (we do not offer part time programs)
Morning care starts at 8:00am
Afternoon care ends at 6:00pm
Tuition is annual for regular school yea...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | September through january of the fall before which you plan your child to start school. |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | January 30 |
| Application Information | $75 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on child's aptitude, social skills, and family fit with the institution. |
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