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Program Information

We are a year-round school with a week off in Summer

and 2 weeks off over the Winter holidays.

General Info

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Opening Hours:
Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm.

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Tuition:
 

Tuition is divided into equal monthly payments and, therefore, does not vary with the number of daycare days in a month. â€‹

 
Contact for pricing. 
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Tuition includes all materials and snacks 2 times per day.
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2025 Holiday Schedule:
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Unless otherwise communicated, we will be closed on the following days each year. We will give reminders in advance.

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  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 

  • Presidents Day 

  • Memorial Day

  • Junteenth

  • Summer Break (1 week in June)

  • Independence Day

  • Labor Day

  • Indigenous Peoples Day

  • Thanksgiving (Thursday-Friday)

  • Winter Holiday (December 22- Jan 2)

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Daily Rhythm

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Sample Daily Schedule:

8:00am   - Children arrive, indoor or outdoor playtime

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8:30am   -  Connection time (Stretching, breathing, sharing stories, gratitude)

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9:00am - Morning snack

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9:30am -  Morning activity / learning

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10:00am - Outdoor Play

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11:15 - Lunch

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12:30pm - Naptime​

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2:30pm - Afternoon activity / learning

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3:00pm - Afternoon Snack

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3:30pm - Outdoor Play

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4:00-5:00pm - Pick-up time

 

Naps:

We provide mats for toddlers and cribs for infants. All go to sleep at the same time and can wake at different times.

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Nourishment:

We provide snacks. Parents to provide lunch. Sample snacks include various fruits, cheese, yogurt, crackers, seaweed, etc. No nuts if there is any child allergic. Dairy and/or gluten-free options are available.

Enrollment

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Enrollment Process:

We’re excited to learn about our future families!

 

Please take a moment to fill out our application enrollment form. It will first ask you to create a brightwheel login in order to access the enrollment form. 

 

From there we will schedule an in-person meeting for you and your child to come visit Oak Knoll Young Explorers.

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What to bring:
  • A change of clothes (short sleeve, long sleeve, pants, socks), jacket or sweater.

  • Sunscreen to leave with your child's name on it. 

  • Mat sheet, blanket, and pillow (if your child takes naps).

  • Designated water bottle.

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Diapering / Potty Training:

Please provide a month's supply of diapers and wipes. We will have backup diapers and wipes.

 

We support potty training transitions.

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Before you Start:

After meeting and visiting OKYE, and we both feel it's a good fit, we will provide you a link to review and fill out the Enrollment packet and submit all forms and pay the enrollment fee.

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We start with at least 2 half days before transitioning into full-days. We expect at least a 2-3 week transition period for younger children to adjust to a new nap schedule and new environment. If after a month the child still has a difficult time adjusting, we will work with the parents on best options.

 

We can't wait to meet you!

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Oak Knoll Young Explorers ©2024  |   License No. 013423651  |  Oakland, CA 94605

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