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San Jose, CA
Ballard Montessori
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neighborhood: Rose Garden · Telephone: (408) 977-1772
Contact Info
Ballard Montessori
2555 Moorpark Avenue
San Jose, CA
95128
Tel:
(408) 977-1772
Fax:
(408) 977-1766
Director:
Peggy Bildner
ballardschool@sbcglobal.net
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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
Ballard Montessori School provides a challenging, innovative educational program designed to foster self-esteem, independence, creativity and a love of learning in an exceptionally clean, safe and war...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Our daycare hours are from 7:30-9:00 a.m.
Classes begin at 9:00 a.m. and go to 11:00.
At 11:00, students take a break and play outside for half an hour.
At 11:30-12:00, all classes do the...
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Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis based on sibling priority |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Harker
- Old Orchard
- Hillbrook
- Valley Christian
- St. Leo's
- Carden
- Country Lane
- Baker
- Latimer
- EDS
- St. Martin of Tours
- Stratford
- Keyes
- Queen of Apostles
- St. Joseph's
- St. Claire's
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