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Oakland, CA
First Step Children's Center
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neighborhood: Piedmont Avenue / Adams Point · Telephone: (510) 238-0880
Contact Info
First Step Children's Center
111 Fairmount Avenue
Oakland, CA
94611
Tel:
(510) 238-0880
Fax:
(510) 832-3629
Director:
Mary Foster
maryfoster@yahoo.com
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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
First Step Children's Center is committed to increasing the quality of life and enabling each child to learn and develop at their own rate toward their maximum potential.
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
2 years
to 5 years 11 months |
| Days: | |
| Mon 7:30am - 5:30pm | |
| Tue 7:30am - 5:30pm | |
| Wed 7:30am - 5:30pm | |
| Thu 7:30am - 5:30pm | |
| Fri 7:30am - 5:30pm | |
| Tuition: | $633/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 30 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 6:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Additional Tuition Information:
38-44 hrs.: $576
32-37 hrs.: $482
26-31 hrs.: $399
22-25 hrs.: $353
Up to 21 hrs.: $288
Drop-in hourly rate: $3.94
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.), site visit, application process, visit with child. |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
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