| Unity Council Head Start - Oakland, CA |
- Neighborhood: Fruitvale
- Telephone: (510) 535-6106
- Website: www.unitycouncil.org
Contact Info
Unity Council Head Start
1155 35th Avenue
Oakland, CA
94601
www.unitycouncil.org
Tel:
(510) 535-6106
Fax:
(510) 534-4466
Director:
Elizabeth Acosta-Crocker
elizabetha@unitycouncil.org
General Approach to Learning
| Play-based |
|
Play-based with some structure |
| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
| Montessori |
| Waldorf |
| Co-op |
| Reggio-Emilia |
Survey Information
Survey Information
Savvy Source survey: Yes
School Philosophy and Mission
The Unity Council's Child Development Programs provide a relationship-based multilingual and multicultural curriculum designed to meet each child's full potential.
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.), after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
Key Statistics
| Student/teacher ratio | 9:1 |
| Extended day | No |
School year
09/2008 - 06/2009
Summer Program
06/2008 - 08/2008
Acceptance criteria: Admission is based on income eligibility and priority is given based on family need.
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Montessori?
Play-based?
Waldorf?
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