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Alameda, CA
The Seedling Child Montessori
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Telephone: (510) 521-5846
Contact Info
The Seedling Child Montessori
3183 Mecartney Road
Alameda, CA
94502
Tel:
(510) 521-5846
Fax:
(510) 521-5846
Director:
Lorraine Perry
seedlingchild@yahoo.com
Admissions Director:
Lorraine Perry
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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
The Seedling Child Montessori School was founded in 1988 by several parents committed to excellence in education for young children.
The Seedling Child exists to support children in their own natu...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Upon 8:45 arrival, children have a brief free play time in the classroom, until our 9:15 Rug Time.
Rug Time activities include phonics, singing, read-aloud, and calendar. Snack and outdoor play...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
4 years
to 5 years |
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| Mon 12:30pm - 2:30pm | |
| Tue 12:30pm - 2:30pm | |
| Wed 12:30pm - 2:30pm | |
| Thu 12:30pm - 2:30pm | |
| Fri 12:30pm - 2:30pm | |
| Tuition: | $3,750/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | 9/1/2007 - 6/15/2008 |
| Summer Program | 7/1/2008 - 7/31/2008 |
| Total enrollment | 30 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 10:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
The morning program is multi-age group: 30 children, aged 3-5, in the classroom with three teachers.
Afternoon and Extended Day programs are for children aged 4 to 5 and consist of 20 children i...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | 2 school visits are required: first is a parent-only observation, and the second is a meeting with the parent and child |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $75 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Combination of first-come and selective based on sibling priority, diversity, child's aptitude |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- St. Joseph
- Bay Farm
- Earhart
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