Summary

Contact Info

Butterflies Preschool
4046 Burckhalter Avenue
Oakland , CA 94605
Tel: (510) 517-9238

Director: Leona Bowler

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Application Information

Applications accepted

Anytime

Wait list

No

Deadline for applications

Rolling

Key Statistics

Total enrollment

9

Student/teacher ratio

4:1

Age cutoff for enrollment

1 years

Extended day

Yes

School year

Year round program

Summer Program

06/2008 - 08/2008

Survey Information

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment

9

Student/teacher ratio

4:1

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- 7:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Features of the Preschool

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

No

Affiliated with a religious institution

No

Teach religious concepts

No

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

Children learn through play--in a safe and nurturing environment. Constant encouragement and praise helps to support the development of positive self-esteem and social skills.

Our program focuses on language development and concepts that will promote literacy, which is one of our main goals as well as the development of other cognitive and social skills.

The ability to read and communicate effectively are two of the most important tools for a child to master. It allows the world to become an open book, full of new and exciting adventures.

As our children begin this brand new journey it is similar to the life cycle of the butterfly that begins as a caterpillar, with care and through many stages, grows into a lovely butterfly. No two are alike; each is unique and very special.
Extracted from Butterflies 2006 Flier

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

7:00am-9:00 - Arrival/Breakfast/Individual Activities
9:00am-9:45am - Clean up/Bathroom Break
9:45am-10:30am - Circle/Story Time/Snack
10:30am-11:45am - Small Group/Indoor/Outdoor Play

11:45am-12:20pm - Lunch/Tooth Brushing

12:20pm-1:00pm - Stories/Nature Walk
2:00pm-4:00pm - Nap Time
4:00pm-4:30pm - Snack
4:30pm -5:00pm - Afternoon Project/Outside Play
5:00pm-6:00pm - Quiet Time/Indoor Activities
Extracted from Butterflies 2006 Flier

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Savvy Source's Comments

There will be monthly activities geared to allow the children the opportunity to experience their world through structured activities. These activities will consist of trips to the library, gymnastics, swimming lessons and other activities that enhance the physical, social and emotional development of your child. Parental involvement is encouraged-daily because it helps to further the overall success for each of our children. Extracted from Butterflies 2006 Flier

Curriculum and Teaching Approach


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

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.

Home School Connection

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.

Discipline, Health and Safety

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Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 1 years to 6 years		Mon 7:00am - 7:00pm Tue 7:00am - 7:00pm Wed 7:00am - 7:00pm Thu 7:00am - 7:00pm Fri 7:00am - 7:00pm	$800/Month

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Calendar Year

School Year

Year round program

Summer Program

06/2008 - 08/2008

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: Anytime

There is no wait list for upcoming school year.

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Admissions Process

Notification occurs: Rolling

Deposit required: $125

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 1 years to enroll.

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Enquiries accepted on a rolling basis.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.