Early Childhood Campus Program Descriptions
Educating children preschool-8th grade since 1963
CATERPILLAR PROGRAM
Childrenatthisdevelopmentalstageareplayful,curious, andrapidlygainingindependence.The“CaterpillarClass” atTheBerkeleySchoolistailoredtotheunique developmentalneedsoftwo-year-oldchildren,offeringa gentleonramptopreschool
Withtenchildrenguidedbythreeskilledteachersinour brightcozyclassroom,theCaterpillarprogramprovides anintentionallydesigned,sensoryrichenvironmentwith ampleopportunitiestoexplore,experiment,andplay.The smallgroupsizeandlowchild-to-teacherratiomeetsthe uniquecaregivingandsocialemotionalneedsof two-years-olds.
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Quick Facts
Groupbasics -3teacherswithaclassofupto 11children
Hours-Standarddayis8:30ato3:00pand extendeddayisavailableuntil5:30p(extended dayisavailableoncecaterpillarsarepreschool ageandindependentintoileting)
SchoolCalendar-SeptemberthroughJune (summerandbreakcampsavailable)
TopTuitionRate-$29,500(individualfamily tuitionplansvarybetween5%and100%of thetoptuitionrate)+additional$1,000for2's programfees
9:00-11:30aGuidedactivities andplay,inside&outside 8:30-9:30a Arrival
11:30a Lunch 12:00pQuiettimeand afternoonenrichment
2:30-2:45pTransitionto Dismissal
2:45-2:55pDismissal
OurEarlyChildhoodprogramisbasedonthepremisethatyoung childrenflourishwithgentleguidanceandthefreedomtoworkattheir ownpace ThroughablendofMontessori,play-based,processfocusedandReggioEmiliapedagogies,ourindoor/outdoorclassroom environmentinviteschildrentolearnthroughsensorialexperiences, practicallifeworks,art-making,languageexploration,inquiry,wonder andplay. OurfacultyhaveadeepunderstandingofEarlyChildhood developmentandcreateinspiring,intentionallydesignedlearning spacesthatmeettheneedsofarangeofagesandstyles. Childrenatthisdevelopmentalstageareincreasinglysocial,gaining skills,andcomingintotheirindividualidentitiesastheygrowthrough thepreschoolyears.Ourmixedageclassroomsaredesigned tosupportthisbroadrangeofgrowth,andchildrenmayspendeither oneortwoyearsinthemixedageclassroom.
Groupbasics -3teacherswith20-24 studentsbetween27yearsand46yearsatthe startoftheschoolyear
Hours-standarddayis8:30ato3:00p, extendeddayisavailableuntil5:30p SchoolCalendar-SeptemberthroughJune (summerandbreakcampsavailable)
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TopTuitionRate-$28,500(individualfamily tuitionplansvarybetween5%and100%of thetoptuitionrate)+additionalprogramfees
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MARIPOSA PROGRAM
ThroughablendofMontessori,play-based, process-focusedandReggioEmiliapedagogies, ourindoor/outdoorclassroomenvironment inviteschildrentolearnthroughsensorial experiences,practicallifeworks,art-making, languageexploration,inquiry,wonder,andplay. Activitiesarespecificallygearedtowardtheneeds andabilitiesofolderpreschoolersastheygrowin confidence,independenceandself-regulation.
Sample Schedule
9:00-11:30aGuidedactivities andplay,inside&outside 8:30-9:30a Arrival
11:30a Lunch 12:00pQuiettimeand afternoonenrichment
Groupbasics -2teacherswithupto20 studentsturning5betweenSept-Feb duringtheschoolyear
Hours-Standarddayis8:30ato3:00p, extendeddayisavailableuntil5:30p
SchoolCalendar-SeptemberthroughJune (summerandbreakcampsavailable)
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2:45-2:55pDismissal
TopTuitionRate-$28,500(individualfamily tuitionplansvarybetween5%and100%of thetoptuitionrate)+additionalprogramfees
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EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM
Our Extended Day program is available M-F to ECC students, and runs from 3:00 – 5:30 pm.
This program can be an add on to our standard day contract or utilized on a drop-in basis
Drop In Rate is $25/hour or $6,600 for the year(Ifyouaregoingtouse extendedday more than 1.65 hours/day or 8.25 hrs/week werecommendthecontractrate.
Early Morning Care available 8:00- 8:30a at arateof$25/hr
Sample Schedule
3:00p Gatherfor communitycircle
3:15p Chooseanactivity
snack,artproject,sandbox, movement,freeplay
5:00p Cleanuptime
5:30pDismissaland Goodbyes
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SUMMER PROGRAM
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We offer two summer sessions
Session1:8:30-3:00p $3,200persession(4weeks) Session2:8:30-3:00p$3,200persession(4weeks) ExtendedDayavailablefrom3:00-5:30p$1,000persession optionforextendeddayfrom3:00pto5:00p *pricesarefrom2023-24subjecttochangefor2024-25
Preschool to Kindergarten at TBS
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12 years 2 campuses 1 school
AstheonlyindependentschoolintheEastBay offeringqualitypreschoolthrough8thgrade,The BerkeleySchooliscommittedtosupportchildrenin theiracademicjourneythroughsocialemotional learning,collaboration,inquiry,andplay.Our TransitionalKindergartenprogramisagentleonramp forfiveyearoldswhoexperienceanewenvironment, cohortandcurriculumbeforemakingthebigleapto Kindergarten.OurKindergartenclassroomlocatedat theUniversityAvenueCampusistrulyanextensionof thewarm,creativeandinspiringenvironments createdatthePreschoolcampus.
EarlyChildhoodCampusTours
Every Tuesday morning 10:00a to 11:00a
2030 Francisco St. Berkeley CA
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ScheduleatourofourEarly ChildhoodCampustoday!You andotherprospectivefamilies willbewelcomedbyour school’senrollmentteamwho willshareallyouneedtoknow aboutourenrollmentprocess. Enjoyaglimpseintoeach classroomsettingand encounteradayinthelifeof ourstudentsandteachersengagedinworkandplay.