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Lone Mountain Children's Center

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neighborhood: Presidio · Telephone: (415) 876-0057

Kindergarten
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Application Process

Applications are accepted: After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, upon birth

Parent visits tours are: Mandatory once we know we have a spot to offer.

Child interview process: Possible, at school's discretion and takes the form of small group setting

Parent interview process: Director-parent

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $50

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Admissions Process

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Acceptance criteria: 

First-come basis 

Notification occurs: At the time of visit/interview usually in January prior to Sept. enrollment.

Deposit is required: $0

Financial aid is available.

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years and 7 months to enroll.

Child must be potty trained to enroll.

Inquiries accepted on a rolling basis.

Director's views on diversity:
Our criteria for enrollment is by lottery. We only control for gender balance although typically there is a fair amount of racial/ethnic diversity. As a part-time only program, we tend not to be socio-economically diverse.

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Director's Comments

Question to director: Please list anything you wish parents to be aware of with respect to the application process.

For our entry level program it is essential to apply within 2 months of birth. Pre-k applications are always welcome.

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