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Berkeley, CA
Happy Baby
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Telephone: (510) 849-1649 · Website: www.happybabydaycare.com
Contact Info
Happy Baby
1416 Derby St.
Berkeley, CA
94702
www.happybabydaycare.com
Tel:
(510) 849-1649
Director:
Stephanie Agnew
happybabydaycare@gmail.com
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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Reggio-Emilia |
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School Philosophy and Mission
We are a Reggio inspired program, emphasizing nature and emergent curriculum. We believe in creating a comfortable, engaging environment where twos and preschoolers can develop and extend their autono...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Each day is different, but predictable. The kids play and listen to stories and music. We sit together at the table to eat fresh organic meals, go outside and play all day in our ample fenced yard, ta...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
1 years
6 months
to 5 years |
| Days: | |
| Mon 8:30am - 1:00pm | |
| Tue 8:30am - 1:00pm | |
| Wed 8:30am - 1:00pm | |
| Thu 8:30am - 1:00pm | |
| Tuition: | $684/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | No |
| School year | 9/2/2008 - 7/31/2009 |
| Total enrollment | 11 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 5:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 1 years and 6 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Includes fees and full, hot, seasonal, organic lunches. Meals are a large part of our program, serving as a time when our group gathers to honor the day and time together. Lunches are healthful and f...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $20 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Best-fit families to balance genders and ages |
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