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Oakland, CA
Duck Soup
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neighborhood: Rockridge / Temescal · Telephone: (510) 653-7430
Contact Info
Duck Soup
5304 Bryant Street
Oakland, CA
94618
Tel:
(510) 653-7430
Director:
Becca Rae Calato
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Parent Ratings
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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School Philosophy and Mission
We prefer a small group of children so that we can develop a special relationship with each child, therefore, better met their needs. We have found that large groups require disproportionate amounts ...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Arriving between 8:30 and 9:30 to an inviting activity with peers (i.e. play doh, lacing cards, art project, etc. and/or free play).
10:00 a.m. clean up and snack outside for mix of free play and s...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
2 years
to 5 years |
| Days: | |
| Mon 8:30am - 5:30pm | |
| Tue 8:30am - 5:30pm | |
| Wed 8:30am - 5:30pm | |
| Thu 8:30am - 5:30pm | |
| Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm | |
| Tuition: | $990/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | No |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 12 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 6:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Deposit = 1/2 month's tuition
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.), after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, upon birth, while child is in utero |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | Free |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on to complement age, gender, temperment and developmental level of current group. |
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