Contact Info
Highlands Preschool
400 Highland Avenue
Piedmont, CA
94611
Tel:
(510) 547-4242
Director:
Joanna Wood
highlands-preschool.org
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Parent Ratings
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General Approach to Learning
| Play-based with some structure |
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School Philosophy and Mission
Highlands Preschool provides a safe and nurturing environment for the growth and development of our preschool children.
At Highlands, kids are encouraged to explore the world around them under the...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Circle time opens the day with songs and stories, a project table is the focus during a long indoor/outdoor free play period. Second circle for more songs and games forms, then snack time to end the ...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
4 years
to 5 years 11 months |
| Days: | |
| Mon 9:00am - 11:45am | |
| Wed 9:00am - 11:45am | |
| Fri 9:00am - 11:45am | |
| Tuition: | $240/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | No |
| Total enrollment | 40 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 10:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 9 months |
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | Upon birth |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $50 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on sibling priority, child's aptitude |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Corpus Christie
- St. Teresa
- Head Royce
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