Albany Preschool

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Summary

Contact Info

Albany Preschool
850 Masonic Avenue
Albany , CA  94706
albanypreschool.org/

Tel: (510) 527-6403

Director: Terry Chadha Director
director@albanypreschool.org

Application Information

Applications accepted Albany preschool is a two-year program for children who are age three by december 2nd, toilet trained and ready to participate in the program. please call the stacy decarion at 666-0888 if you would like to schedule a tour of the school.

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment 2 years and 9 months
Extended day Yes

Survey Information

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Established 1937

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"At Albany Preschool, children are treated with respect and direct their own play activities in a rich, varied environment. Professional staff and parents work together to create a child-centered program addressing the varied physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs of the children. Each day, children experience self-directed play in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. As they explore and manipulate their world, children gain confidence in their growing abilities. This learning is enhanced through conversations with other children and caring, involved adults. The role of the teachers is to provide a learning environment that is both challenging and nurturing. As a cooperative community of learners, Albany Preschool recognizes the importance of ongoing education for its adult members. Parent education, staff development, and parent involvement facilitates this learning.
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Excerpted from the preschool's website



Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

"A typical morning schedule: 8:40 Planning meeting for participating parents
9:00 Good morning, greeting circle
9:15 Inside/outside choice of activities
11:00 Clean Up
11:15 Circle time, music, plays, movement games
11:30 Lunch
11:50 Outside play and get ready to go home
12:00 Time to go home
A typical afternoon schedule: 12:00 Children and parents arrive. Teachers greet children. For children from the Morning Program who are staying, this is a time for a half hour of stories and rest.
12:15 Lunch inside with afternoon children
12:30 Inside and outside play with blocks, music, sand, bikes, etc.
2:00 Snack is available from 2:00 to 2:45. Once a week at this time there is a cooking project. Special art activity and South Yard is open for play.
2:40 Clean up, children help
2:45 Circle time, music, movement games
3:00 3 o'clock preschoolers go home. 3-5 extended care begins.
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Excerpted from the preschool's website

Curriculum & Teaching Approach



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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 9 months to
5 years
$455/Month
From 2 years 9 months to
5 years
$276/Month
From 2 years 9 months to
5 years
$368/Month
From 2 years 9 months to
5 years
$231/Month
From 2 years 9 months to
5 years
$380/Month

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

"EXTENDED CARE TEMPORARILY PUT ON HOLD 3:00 Extended care with quiet play, outside time, small games

uzzles, block play, family play, art.
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3:45 Clean up games room and get ready to play outside
4:00 Outside play, sand play, bikes, etc.
4:30 Late afternoon snack
4:45 Late afternoon story or games
5:00 END OF SCHOOL DAY -- time to go home"
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: Albany preschool is a two-year program for children who are age three by december 2nd, toilet trained and ready to participate in the program. please call the stacy decarion at 666-0888 if you would like to schedule a tour of the school.

Application fee: $A $40 (for one program) or $60 (for two programs)

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: PRIORITY FOR ACCEPTANCE TO ALBANY PRESCHOOL SHALL BE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING (with attention given to establishing balance and diversity in age, gender, race and family structure): 1.Returning students from the previous year in good standing. 2.Siblings of previous-year students, Albany residents in good standing. 3.Children of former preschool family, Albany residents who left in good standing within the past 5 years. 4.Albany residents new to the school. 5.Siblings of previous-year students, non-Albany residents in good standing. 6.Children of former preschool family, non-Albany residents in good standing. 7.Non-Albany residents new to the school. A "Currently Enrolled" but not yet "Attending" member does not have priority on any waiting list  

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years and 9 months to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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