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Oakland, CA
Bernice and Joe Playschool
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neighborhood: Eastmont / Oak Knoll · Telephone: (510) 638-3529 · Website: www.berniceandjoe-playsch...
Contact Info
Bernice and Joe Playschool
7001 Sunkist Drive
Oakland, CA
94605
www.berniceandjoe-plays...
Tel:
(510) 638-3529
Fax:
(510) 638-0107
Director:
Bernice Huisman-Humbert
Jojohumx@aol.com
Admissions Director:
Joe Humbert
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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
We believe children feel the most secure, learn best, and are the happiest when they can explore a diverse range of indoor and outdoor activities which our experienced and caring staff offer in an ope...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
While events generally occur in the order shown, the scheduled times are subject to change, for example, we modify our morning schedule to allow our outside teachers to do their work.
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 26 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 5:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
While events generally occur in the order shown, the scheduled times are subject to change, for example, we modify our morning schedule to allow our outside teachers to do their work.
Outdoor free...
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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 | Rolling |
| Application Information | $20 |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Redwood Day School
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