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Alameda, CA
Sugar and Spice Center for Children (Oakland)
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neighborhood: Redwood Heights / Skyline / Ridgemont · Telephone: (510) 531-5810 · Website: www.sugarspice.com
Contact Info
Sugar and Spice Center for Children (Oakland)
2238 Mariner Square Dr
Alameda, CA
94501
http://www.sugarspice.com
Tel:
(510) 531-5810
Director:
Cali Espinello-Ruffin
cespinello@hotmail.com
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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
We strive to create a warm and loving environment in which children can discover the richness and joy of growing up. The SSCC staff believes in providing a warm and safe environment so each child can ...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Morning Program 7:30 A.M. - 12 P.M. During this time children participate in structured group activities, inside activities, breakfast, outside play, stories, singing, and lunch. Each week a let...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
2 years
to 5 years |
| Days: | |
| Mon 7:30am - 6pm | |
| Tue 7:30am - 6pm | |
| Wed 7:30am - 6pm | |
| Thu 7:30am - 6pm | |
| Fri 7:30am - 6pm | |
| Tuition: | $875/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | No |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 35 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 9:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Part-time option:
Daily Drop-In: $75/day
Extracted from application materials February 2006
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $150 |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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