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Alameda, CA
Children's Cottage Campus of Rising Star Montessori
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Telephone: (510) 521-8940 · Website: www.risingstarschool.org
Contact Info
Children's Cottage Campus of Rising Star Montessori
770 Santa Clara Avenue
Alameda, CA
94501
www.risingstarschool.org
Tel:
(510) 521-8940
Fax:
(510) 814-4191
Director:
Katrina Ross
rssmont@aol.com
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General Approach to Learning
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Montessori |
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School Philosophy and Mission
Our philosophy is based on the observations and writings of Dr. Maria Montessori who was a scientist, educator and the first woman to earn a medical degree in Italy.
Our curriculum instructs child...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Our academic programs are challenging and stimulating with a comprehensive curriculum.
Recent studies have shown that children retain what they have learned better in a hands-on material environme...
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 38 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 7:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 4 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Tuition:
Ranges from $530-$737 depending on schedule option and grade student will be in. Call for current schedule of Programs and Fees.
Schedule:
3 - 5 days/week with either an 8:30 a.m. - 12...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.) |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $New student: $175 Returning Student: $125 |
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