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Oakland, CA
Skyline Preschool

Four And Half Stars

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

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neighborhood: Redwood Heights / Skyline / Ridgemont ·  Telephone: (510) 530-0884  · Website: www.skylineucc.org

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Skyline Preschool
12540 Skyline Boulevard
Oakland, CA  94619

www.skylineucc.org

Tel: (510) 530-0884
Fax: (510) 531-7852

Director: Joady Stern/Darla Fisher

Source: This information was provided by the director This information was provided by parents This information was compiled by Savvy Source

Parents: Rate This Preschool Parent Ratings

Quality of teaching
Four And Half Stars
Development of social skills and work habits
Four And Half Stars
Home-school connection
Three and Half Stars
Discipline
Four And Half Stars
Facilities
Four And Half Stars
Health
Four And Half Stars
Safety
Four And Half Stars

Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 11
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes

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General Approach to Learning

Checked Play-based with some structure

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School Philosophy and Mission

We feel a program designed for children should foster the child's natural inclination to explore materials, ask questions, talk with other children and adults and to become independent. This should oc...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Schedule:
7:00-9:30 - children are arriving and areas are open for free play.
9:30 - clean-up time.
9:45-10:15 - circle time
10:15-10:40 - snack
10:40-11:15 - outside time
11:15-11:50...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages From 2 years 9 months to
5 years 9 months
Days: 5 day(s) a week
9:00 am- 1:00 pm
Tuition: $650/Month

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Key Statistics

Extended day Yes
School year Year round program
Total enrollment 32
Student/teacher ratio8:1
Age cutoff for enrollment2 years and 9 months

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care


4 full days - 7:00-6:00
3 full days - 7:00-6:00
1/2 days-7:00-1:00
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Application Information

Applications accepted After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.)
Wait listYes
Deadline for applicationsRolling
Application Information $150.00
Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

source: Savvy Source


Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

  • Redwood Day School
  • St. Pauls Episcopal
  • St. Teresa
  • St. Lawrence O'Toole
  • Montclair Elementary
  • Joaquin Miller Elementary
  • Thornhill Elementary
  • Carl Munck Elementary
  • Bentley
  • Redwood Heights
  • Hillcrest
  • Corpus Christi
  • Park Day
  • Head-Royce

Source: Savvy Source

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