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Oakland, CA
Duck Pond
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neighborhood: Crocker Highlands / Glenview · Telephone: (510) 530-0851
Contact Info
Duck Pond
4426 Park Boulevard
Oakland, CA
94602
Tel:
(510) 530-0851
Director:
lois cottrell
wldkgdm1@comcast.net
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Parent Ratings
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| Development of social skills and work habits |
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based |
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Play-based with some structure |
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School Philosophy and Mission
We encourage community involvement. We are play based with an emphasis on The Project Approach and Reggio Emilia.
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Happy children interacting with each other. Reading, singing, playing dress up, building with blocks or being creative with paper, markers, scissors, tape or glue.
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
4 years
to 4 years 11 months |
| Days: | |
| Mon 8:00am - 5:30pm | |
| Wed 8:00am - 5:30pm | |
| Fri 8:00am - 5:30pm | |
| Tuition: | $768/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | No |
| Summer Program | 07/2008 - 08/2008 |
| Total enrollment | 25 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 7:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Four day and three day schedules can be any days of the week. Parents pay for the full day. Information changes yearly.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | February 1 |
| Application Information | $30 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on the gender needed for each age group to keep the groups balanced |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Crocker Highlands
- Hillcrest
- Glenview
- Head-Royce
- Park-Day
- Del Rey
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