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Description/Philosophy: |
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John Knox
Cooperative Preschool was established in 1966. Guided by a
board of directors made up of parents and staff, our aim is to
provide a stimulating and enriching experience for our children
and their families. Our program is developmentally
appropriate, with emphasis on emotional, social and physical
growth as well as cognitive development. We offer
unlimited opportunities to play and learn in a nurturing
environment. |
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Web Site: |
http://www.johnknoxcooppreschool.com |
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Phone: |
(925) 828-2887 |
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Email: |
jkcp@johnknoxcooppreschool.com |
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Contact Name: |
Kathie Hammer, Director and
Teacher
l Contact Kathie by phone 8:30am to
3:30pm, Monday through
Thursday |
Basic
Information: |
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Preschool Program and
Pre-Kindergarten for 4 yrs.+
l Ages: 3 - 5 years old
Must be 3 years old by December 2
to
start school that September.)
l Need to be Potty Trained? Yes
l Facility: Center
l Total Number of Classrooms in
Facility = 3 |
Hours
&
Holidays: |
l Preschool Program: See
"Program
Times" on the left
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Extended Child Care: None
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Open September through June
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Holidays: Follows the Dublin
Unified School District.
We also take in consideration
the Pleasanton and San Ramon
School District Calendar. |
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Program Times: |
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3 AM Class |
T, Th from
9am to 11:30am |
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4 AM Class |
M, W, F from
9am to 11:30am |
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Pre-Kindergarten
Program |
M, T, W, Th from
12:15pm to 2:45pm |
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Fees
&
Tuition: |
Annual Fees /
Non-Refundable
l $50.00 Registration Fee
l $50.00 Annual Craft Fee
l $25.00 Activity Fee
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Tuition 2008-2009 |
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3 AM Class |
$130/month |
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4 AM Class |
$180/month |
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Pre- Kindergarten
Class |
$240/month |
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Ages /
Teacher: Student Ratio |
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Age |
Teacher/Student
Ratio |
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3-5 yrs. |
1:5 |
Each class includes 2
credentialed teachers and 3 parents.
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Special Programs: |
l Reading and language
readiness
l Literature
l Supervised indoor
& outdoor play
l Dramatic play and puppetry
l Music & movement
l Water play
l Arts and crafts
l Large motor activities
l Perceptual motor programs
l Small motor challenges
l Cooking
l Nature studies
l Science exploration
l Field trips in the 4's class
l Pre-math activities
l Writing center
l Animal Friends Letter Program
l Hot Wheels Library Program
once a month |
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Enrollment
Information: |
Registration takes place
in February. Parents on the wait list will be contacted in
January for Registration in February.
If you are interested
please contact Mary
Woofter at 925-980-3618 or go on our web
site to get on the list at:
www.johnknoxcooppreschool.com as
these spots may fill quickly. |
Meals Provided by:
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Breakfast |
NA |
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Morning Snack |
School* |
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Lunch |
NA |
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Afternoon Snack |
School* |
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*Snack
is served at each class. Families can sign up on the
school calendar to volunteer to bring a nutritious snack
for the entire class. Children learn to patiently share
and pour at snack time. |
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Additional
Information: |
Parents are required to:
l Work in classroom approximately 5
weeks per year.
l Participate in 3 hours of maintenance
per year. (i.e. washing
aprons, fixing
bikes, cutting crafts)
l Attend 3 mandatory meetings each
year including an orientation
luncheon, ice cream social and
carnival, and Christmas workshop. |
