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Oakland, CA
Betty's Children's Academy
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neighborhood: Eastmont / Oak Knoll · Telephone: (510) 430-8789 · Website: http://www.bettyschildren...
Basic Stats
| Total enrollment | 47 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 12:1 |
| Established | 2004 |
| Average tenure for teachers | 3 yrs. |
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| - Bachelors | 25% | - CPR | 100% |
| - First aid | 100% |
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Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.9) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Outside play equipment |
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Transportation
- Located close to public transportation
- Parents bring their children to and from school
Dropoff Procedure
- Parents walk their child into the classroom
- 7:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child
Late Pickup Policy: Please call and let the school know that a child will be picked up late. Fee is $30.00 for the first 15 minutes and $1 for each minute thereafter.
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Features of the Preschool
| Provide a third year | Yes |
| Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program | Yes |
| Affiliated with a religious institution | No |
| Teach religious concepts | No |
| Some experience serving children with special needs | No |
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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) | 
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| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) | |
| Music room | |
| Art room | |
| Library | |
| Playground |
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Accreditation, Membership & Awards
| Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children | No |
Other Memberships
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PACE |
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Director's Comments
Question to director: Do you have any additional thoughts on what parents should consider when looking at your school? Is there any advice that you would like to provide to prospective parents?
Kindergarten standards have changed. We pride ourselves on preparing children for these standards to reduce the stress of entering the school environment, requirements, and expectations.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The Staff at BCA go above and beyond expectations. They are dedicated to the children and parents. Social development academics and parent participation are all important in a child development process and BCA staff are firm believers in working with the parents to maintain the highest quality of care for all children. The children learn English and Spanish. I could not have picked a better school for my child.
Parent #2
Stenghths include family oriented, good communication, getting children ready for the next level and transition.
Parent #3
I have been very impressed with the way in which the teachers effectively deal with all of the aforementioned. I, particularly, like the way each of the teachers help guide and direct the children on how to resolve conflicts in a very calm and respectful manner through verbalization.
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