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Oakland, CA
Unity Council Head Start
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neighborhood: Fruitvale · Telephone: (510) 535-6106 · Website: www.unitycouncil.org
Contact Info
Unity Council Head Start
1155 35th Avenue
Oakland, CA
94601
www.unitycouncil.org
Tel:
(510) 535-6106
Fax:
(510) 534-4466
Director:
Elizabeth Acosta-Crocker
elizabetha@unitycouncil.org
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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
The Unity Council's Child Development Programs provide a relationship-based multilingual and multicultural curriculum designed to meet each child's full potential.
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | No |
| School year | 09/2008 - 06/2009 |
| Summer Program | 06/2008 - 08/2008 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 9:1 |
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.), after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Acceptance criteria: | Admission is based on income eligibility and priority is given based on family need. |
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