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San Francisco, CA
Children's Day School
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neighborhood: Mission · Telephone: (415) 861-5432 · Website: www.cds-sf.org
Contact Info
Children's Day School
333 Dolores Street
San Francisco, CA
94110
www.cds-sf.org
Tel:
(415) 861-5432
Fax:
(415) 861-5419
Director:
Rick Ackerly, Head of School
rackerly@cds-sf.org
Admissions Director:
Aimee Giles
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Parent Ratings
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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School Philosophy and Mission
Our mission: Children's Day School recognizes that every child is born with unique gifts. Our mission is to develop each student's genius by providing an inspiring environment where challenging academ...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
We strive to promote and help develop children's decision-making skills by enabling each child to practice making choices. This is reflected in a daily schedule that is designed to maximize the choice...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
2 years
8 months
to 5 years |
| Days: | |
| Mon 8:30am - 2:15pm | |
| Tue 8:30am - 2:15pm | |
| Wed 8:30am - 2:15pm | |
| Thu 8:30am - 2:15pm | |
| Fri 8:30am - 2:15pm | |
| Tuition: | $17,770/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | 9/1/-1 - 6/15/2008 |
| Summer Program | 06/2008 - 08/2008 |
| Total enrollment | 260 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 8:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 8 months |
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | From 1 year before the year a child is eligible to enroll |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | December 12 |
| Application Information | $75 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on our application process is meant to ensure that you choose the right school for your child and your family, and that we admit families that are a good fit for the school. |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Children's Day School
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