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Berkeley, CA
Griffin Nursery School
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neighborhood: Elmwood · Telephone: (510) 845-2025 · Website: www.griffinnurseryschool.org
Contact Info
Griffin Nursery School
2410 Prince Street
Berkeley, CA
94705
www.griffinnurseryschool.org
Tel:
(510) 845-2025
Fax:
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Director:
Karlyn Scott and Betsy Nachman
correspondence@griffinnurseryschool.org
Admissions Director:
Betsy Nachman
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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 tides of education have flowed for centuries between imposed structure and internal structure; teacher-directedness and child-directedness; Froebels Conservatism and Dewey Progressivism; Back-to-B...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
The mornings are different from the afternoon The bulk of day is free play. Lunch is a matter of choice. Last call for lunch before group time. Each session ends with group time.
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From 2 years 9 months to -- |
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| Tue 8:30am - 12:30pm | |
| Wed 8:30am - 12:30pm | |
| Thu 8:30am - 12:30pm | |
| Tuition: | $465/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 36 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 6:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 9 months |
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.) |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | February 7 |
| Application Information | Free |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Park Day
- St. Pauls
- Redwood Day
- Malcolm X
- NOCCS
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