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Oakland, CA
Applegarden Montessori
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neighborhood: Montclair / Piedmont Pines · Telephone: (510) 339-9666 · Website: http://www.applegardensch...
Contact Info
Applegarden Montessori
5667 Thornhill Drive
Oakland, CA
94611-2156
http://www.applegardenschool.org
Tel:
(510) 339-9666
Fax:
(510) 339-9690
Director:
Naome Dragstedt, Ph.D.
prolud@applegardenschool.org
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General Approach to Learning
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Montessori |
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School Philosophy and Mission
Our Montessori preschool and childcare programs offer personal, prepared environments for the child. Here freedom of self-expression and exploration lead to learning experiences and develop in harmony...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Schedule of the Day
8:00-8:30 Early morning childcare. Children are inside with teacher helping to set up or choosing activities.
8:30-8:50 Arrival. Outside play time Children are playing as th...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
2 years
9 months
to 5 years 5 months |
| Days: | |
| Mon 1:30pm - 4:30pm | |
| Tue 1:30pm - 4:30pm | |
| Wed 1:30pm - 4:30pm | |
| Thu 1:30pm - 4:30pm | |
| Fri 1:30am - 4:30pm | |
| Tuition: | $5,540/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 22 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 7:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 9 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Extra school sessions $10/hr.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | At anytime |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $50 |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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