Summary
Contact Info
Bright Star Montessori School
720 Jackson Street
Albany
, CA
94706
www.brightstarschool.com
Tel:
(510) 558-2080
Director:
Swarna Matz, Founder and Director
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
Parents are invited to tour the school by appointment.
attend an open house or make an appointment to observe the program without your child.
new students are welcome to begin one day after all fees and forms required by the state of california are received in our office. please ask in the office for these forms
arrange a visit with your child to meet the teacher.
applicants are accepted throughout the year as space is available. |
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
2 years |
Survey Information
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
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School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
"The pre-school child from birth to six years of age is in the first developmental stage. Children at this age have an extraordinary ability to absorb knowledge from their surroundings. Maria Montessori called this ability the absorbent mind, and it is at its peak during the pre-school years.
To be satisfied, calm and happy, children under six need to move, explore and discover. They see the world through fresh eyes and are curious about everything. Since they learn by touching and manipulating objects, they need to be able to touch and feel. They are keenly attuned to all that stimulates their senses: shapes, sounds, colors, smells, textures and tastes.
The pre-school child responds to order because of an innate need to know where things belong and how pieces fit together. They want to master the movements of their own bodies and do so by learning to balance, run, skip, jump and walk. This is not a time for passive learning.
The customs and traditions of their families and other people fascinate them. Dr. Montessori encouraged schools to celebrate the cultures and traditions of the world as a means for better understanding all people of the world. This is a wonderful time to learn about geography.
The Bright Star classroom allows the children to move, touch, manipulate and explore. It gives them the freedom to choose their own work according to their interests. Most of the materials are self-correcting and build the child's confidence as challenges are mastered. In our environment children learn to work independently based on their own initiative. This leads to self confidence, concentration and a love of learning.
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Excerpted from the preschool's website
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
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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
to
5 years
|
|
|
$6200/Year |
From
2 years
to
5 years
|
|
|
$8750/Year |
From
2 years
to
5 years
|
|
|
$9850/Year |
From
2 years
to
5 years
|
|
|
$7200/Year |
From
2 years
to
5 years
|
|
Mon 9.00am - 3.00pm
Tue 9.00am - 3.00pm
Wed 9.00am - 3.00pm
Thu 9.00am - 3.00pm
|
$8200/Year |
From
2 years
to
5 years
|
|
Fri 9.00am - 12.00pm
|
$8200/Year |
From
2 years
to
5 years
|
|
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$6700/Year |
Extended Care
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Notes
"Childcare is available from 8:00 am - 9:00 am and 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
needed basis with reservation $6.50 per hour, with 10 hour voucher. $10/hr occasional.
1 extra hour per day per month $ 75.00
2 extra hours per day per month $125.00
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Excerpted from the preschool's website
Kindergarten Placement & Tips
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