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Berkeley, CA
Gay Austin School
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neighborhood: Berkeley North · Telephone: (510) 526-2815
Contact Info
Gay Austin School
1611 Hopkins Street
Berkeley, CA
94707
Tel:
(510) 526-2815
Fax:
(510) 526-2815
Director:
Bonnie Short Raetze
Admissions Director:
none given
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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 philosophy is based on Piaget's observation that 'play is the work of the child.'
We use dramatic play, games, artwork, songs, and group activities to help children develop emotionally and so...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Each day includes outdoor and indoor play; a circle (group) times spent singing and discussing ideas of interest; an activity time for free play with games, art activities and dramatic play; snack tim...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From 4 years to -- |
| Days: | |
| Mon 12:30pm - 5:30pm | |
| Tue 12:30pm - 5:30pm | |
| Wed 12:30pm - 5:30pm | |
| Thu 12:30pm - 5:30pm | |
| Fri 12:30pm - 5:30pm | |
| Tuition: | $6,390/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | 09/2008 - 06/2009 |
| Summer Program | 07/2008 - 07/2008 |
| Total enrollment | 50 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 7:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
2 year old optional extended care until 3:00
3 year old optional extended care until 3:00
4 year-olds have a morning program with the extended day teacher who brings them to school for the after...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | From october before the year the child is eligible to enroll |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $10 |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Prospect Sierra
- Park Day
- Black Pine Circle
- School of the Madeline
- Bentley
- Windrush
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