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Oakland, CA
Beacon Day School
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neighborhood: Fruitvale · Telephone: (510) 437-2311 · Website: www.beaconday.org
Basic Stats
| Total enrollment | 38 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 8:1 |
| Established | 1982 |
| Average tenure for teachers | 10 yrs. |
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| - Bachelors | 43% |
| - Teaching credentials | 71% | - CPR | 100% |
| - First aid | 100% |
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Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.4) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Classroom equipment and furniture |
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| Outside play equipment |
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Transportation
- Parents bring their children to and from school
Dropoff Procedure
- Parents walk their child into the classroom
- 7:30 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child
Late Pickup Policy: There is a late charge of $5 per every 10 minutes late after 6 pm.
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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) | 
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| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) | |
| Music room |
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| Art room |
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| Library |
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| Playground |
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Accreditation, Membership & Awards
| Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children | No |
Other Memberships
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Ebisa |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The EPIC program and philosophy seems to reinforce very positive learning environment. They help raise kids with a high self esteem, so the focus can be on learning. The diversity of the program cannot be beat and enriches our whole family in many ways. Not just diversity of color, but acceptance of all family lifestyles and a true push to have economic diversity. My children are thriving at this school.
Parent #2
Beacon Day School is a true year-round school (children have a total of 6 weeks vacation plus all the regular federal holidays.) Parents are given the flexibility to have their children 'miss' school to participate in activities that are important to the family. While we haven't experienced this yet, there is a 'no-homework' policy thru 5th grade.
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