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Oakland, CA
Horizon School
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neighborhood: Eastmont / Oak Knoll · Telephone: (510) 635-7470 · Website: www.horizonschoolkids.com
Contact Info
Horizon School
9520 Mountain Boulevard
Oakland, CA
94605
www.horizonschoolkids.com
Tel:
(510) 635-7470
Fax:
(510) 568-8874
Director:
Ms. Coleman
infohorizon@aol.com
Admissions Director:
Gail Fulcher
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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
At Horizon, our philosophy is to provide a comfortable, stimulating and caring atmosphere for the younger learner. We believe in providing a variety of experiences, which allow the child to learn by ...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Each day includes activities that help children develop of love for learning. The preschool program has a broad-based curriculum that incorporates children's stories, language development, science, p...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
2 years
6 months
to 5 years |
| Days: | |
| Mon 7:00am - 6:00pm | |
| Tue 7:00am - 6:00pm | |
| Wed 7:00am - 6:00pm | |
| Thu 7:00am - 6:00pm | |
| Fri 7:00am - 6:00pm | |
| Tuition: | $670/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 35 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 12:1 |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
12 children per adult; 4 classrooms
Grouped as follows:
1. 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 years old
2. 3 1/2 to 4 years old
3. 4 years old
4. 5 to 6 years old
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.) |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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