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Oakland, CA
Cottage in the Woods
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neighborhood: Crocker Highlands / Glenview · Telephone: (510) 531-3121
Contact Info
Cottage in the Woods
3917 Lyman Road
Oakland, CA
94702
Tel:
(510) 531-3121
Director:
Sara Newman
sarnew@msn.com
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General Approach to Learning
| Play-based with some structure |
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School Philosophy and Mission
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
2 years
9 months
to 5 years 11 months |
| Days: | |
| Mon 8:30am - 5:30pm | |
| Tue 8:30am - 5:30pm | |
| Wed 8:30am - 5:30pm | |
| Thu 8:30am - 5:30pm | |
| Fri 8:30am - 12:30pm | |
| Tuition: | $760/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 13 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 6:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 9 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Additional Tuition Information:
3 full days: $505.
3 1/2 days (8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.): $290.
We have an afternoon program from 3:30pm - 5:30 pm - students can be 2.5 with some stipulation....
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | Tours/visit is scheduled with parent and child, application filled out. |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on diversity |
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