Bergamo Academy

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Summary

Contact Info

Bergamo Academy
1000 Speer Blvd.
Denver , CO  80204
www.bergamoacademy.com

Tel: (303) 825-1333
Fax: (303) 997-1043

Director: Meredith Malak
info@bergamoacademy.com

General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Check Mark Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia

Application Information

Applications accepted While child is in utero
Deadline for applications Rolling

Key Statistics

Total enrollment 28
Student/teacher ratio 5:1
School year Year round program

Survey Information

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment 28
Student/teacher ratio 5:1
Established 2008

% of teachers with:

- Bachelors 75%
- CPR 100%
- First aid 100%

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school


Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- 8:15 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year Yes
• The third year in a Montessori is the most important. A child who goes through all three years by the end will usually be writing cursive, reading phonetically, and multiplying numbers.
Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program No
Affiliated with a religious institution No
Some experience serving children with special needs No

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children No

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached) Check
Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)
Music room
Art room
Library
Playground Check

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

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Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Check Mark Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Free Play Free Play Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure
Language -
Oral language - - - - n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - - - n/a
Storybook reading - - - - n/a
Emerging literacy skills - - - - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - - - - -
Time & space - - - - -
Sci. reasoning/physical world - - - - -
Music - - - - -
Visual arts - - - - -
Physical activity - - - - -
Other subjects taught n/a

Quality of Teaching



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Home School Connection



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Discipline, Health and Safety



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Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 2 years 6 months to
6 years
24 $0/Week
From 1 years 2 months to
3 years
10 $0/Week

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

Before school 7:30am - 8:30am and after school 3:00pm-5:00pm available.

Calendar Year

School Year

Year round program

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: While child is in utero

Parent visits tours are: Recommended

Child interview process: Possible, at school's discretion

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $75

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: Selective  

Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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