Oakes Children's Center
Tel:
(415) 641-8000
The Oakes Children's Center for their own autistic children over 40 years ago.
In 1962, there was no community-based educational program available for autistic children.
The only option at that time for these six pairs of parents was to institutionalize their own children.
These parents wanted a specially designed program that would provide an education for their children within a therapeutic context. They met with local mental health professionals, developed a program and obtained a grant.
Much of the clinical staff volunteered and parents worked part time without pay in the classrooms.
The program became increasingly professionalized and over the years developed into a successful school that serves children with severe emotional and developmental disabilities.
Today, Oakes Children's Center continues to help developmentally delayed and emotionally disturbed children develop the independence and self-awareness necessary to live and continue learning in the least restrictive setting possible within their local community.
The mission of Oakes Children's Center is to help developmentally delayed and emotionally disturbed children develop the independence and self-awareness necessary to live and continue learning in the least restrictive setting possible within their local community.
We provide a very high teacher-to-student ratio and complete educational services, including: individualized curriculum planning, speech and language therapy, computer training, life skills, specialized reading instruction and swimming.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 3-8
- Students: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Special Education School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-8 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 13 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 83% State avg.: 45% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 4:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
School Notes
- The Oakes Children's Center for their own autistic children over 40 years ago. In 1962, there was no community-based educational program available for autistic children. The only option at that time for these six pairs of parents was to institutionalize their own children. These parents wanted a specially designed program that would provide an education for their children within a therapeutic context. They met with local mental health professionals, developed a program and obtained a grant. Much of the clinical staff volunteered and parents worked part time without pay in the classrooms. The program became increasingly professionalized and over the years developed into a successful school that serves children with severe emotional and developmental disabilities. Today, Oakes Children's Center continues to help developmentally delayed and emotionally disturbed children develop the independence and self-awareness necessary to live and continue learning in the least restrictive setting possible within their local community. The mission of Oakes Children's Center is to help developmentally delayed and emotionally disturbed children develop the independence and self-awareness necessary to live and continue learning in the least restrictive setting possible within their local community. We provide a very high teacher-to-student ratio and complete educational services, including: individualized curriculum planning, speech and language therapy, computer training, life skills, specialized reading instruction and swimming.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Oakes Children's Center is Immaculate Conception Academy (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Anthony - Immaculate Conception School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Synergy Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San FranciscoSt. Anthony - Immaculate Conception School(Roman Catholic)Grades: K-8 | 176 students
0.1 miles
299 Precita Ave
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 648-2008 0.1 K-8
176 - San FranciscoSt. Peter's School(Roman Catholic)Grades: K-8 | 321 students
0.4 miles
1266 Florida St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 647-8662 0.4 K-8
321 - San FranciscoMeadows-livingstone SchoolSpecial Program EmphasisGrades: 1-6 | 25 students
0.5 miles
1499 Potrero Ave Ste 1
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 695-7735 0.5 1-6
25 - San Francisco Grades: PK-8 | 195 students
0.5 miles
1387 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 567-6177 0.5 PK-8
195 - San Francisco Grades: NS-PK | 100 students
0.6 miles
240 Industrial Street
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 648-5777 0.6 NS-PK
100
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