Oakland, CA
Smiles Preschool
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neighborhood: Montclair / Piedmont Pines · Telephone: (510) 339-9660
School Philosophy and Mission
To teach our children to socialize by learning to respect others, their thoughts and feelings.
Extracted from Smiles Day School 2006 Brochure
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
7:30-9:00 - Free Play
9:00-9:15 - Morning Circle Time
9:15-9:30 - Morning Snack
9:30-11:45 - Preschool Activites (outside play, concept, art, free-play and pre-k activity)
11:45-12:00 - Singing Circle Time
12:00-12:30 - Lunch
12:30-12:45 - Story Time and Group Game(morning program ends)
12:45-3:00 - Nap Time (2:00, half day program ends)
3:00-3:45 - Free Play
3:45-4:00 - Afternoon Snack
4:00-5:30 - Free Play and Afternoon Activity
5:30-6:00 - Story Time and Get Ready for Home
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