Berkeley, CA
Duck's Nest Preschool
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neighborhood: Berkeley West · Telephone: (510) 527-2331 · Website: www.ducksnest.org
School Philosophy and Mission
We are a play based developmental program, with teacher-led structure. Our curriculum emerges with the interests of the children. We believe that fostering the emotional and social well being of the young child in the early years sets a strong foundation for a healthy future. (information from Director)
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
8:00-9:00 Free Play and greeting- Teachers set up class with different activities for the children to move in and out of at will. 9:00-Pre-School program begins 10:00-Clean up Wash Hands 10:15-ish Snack 10:30- Circle / Rug Time/ Yoga/ Language/Extra Curriculum activites 11:00-Outside Free play 11:45- Art Project/ Science etc. 12:15-Lunch 12:45-Potty, Wash, Stories 1:00-Pick Up time/ Nap 2:45- Wake up 3:00-Pick up 3:15- Snack 3:30-Outside Freeplay Garden/Science programs 4:15-Circle / Activites 5:30-End of Day We have six differnt classes, every class schedule is slightly different. What I gave is an example of a day. (information from Director)
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