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Bright Beginnings

Welcome To Bright Beginnings

World’s Best Education for Preschool & Childcare

Bright Beginnings Preschool & Childcare created an early education program by focusing on the needs of the child, their family, and the community we serve.

OUR Activities

Music
Learn
Painting
Sports
Playground

MUSIC

Music ignites all areas of child development. We get our children involved in making music every day! It gets their body and minds to work together. Exposing children with music will help them learn different sounds and meaning of words.

• Musical Instruments
• Music and Movement
• Creating new sounds

LEARN

“Every single day, your child will walk into our center wanting to learn more! Our certified teachers are here to help and conduct certain curriculum for their classroom. Reading, arts and crafts, music and dramatic play, writing, and so much more!”

• Qualified Teacher
• Strategi Location
• Active Learnings
• Love & Care
• Curriculum and Lessons

Painting

Our teachers fill each child’s day with many arts and crafts! They help develop their fine motor skills and creative imagination

• Arts & Crafts
• Sensory and Tactile
• Cognitive memory and Concentration

SPORTS

“Our school age program’s are filled with many sports and activities throughout the day. They have a variety of sports that they play including, basketball, football, soccer, tennis, and so much more!”

• Physical Activity
• Basketball
• Football
• Soccer
• Gross motor skills

PLAYGROUND

Our outdoor play is designed to keep each age group together. In their age group, they will learn to play and interact with one another. We have outdoor equipment for every age group, and we are sure your children will have so much fun!

• Physical Activity
• Health and Fun
• Grow kids Creativity & Imagination

Music ignites all areas of child development. We get our children involved in making music every day! It gets their body and minds to work together. Exposing children with music will help them learn different sounds and meaning of words.

• Musical Instruments
• Music and Movement
• Creating new sounds

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“Every single day, your child will walk into our center wanting to learn more! Our certified teachers are here to help and conduct certain curriculum for their classroom. Reading, arts and crafts, music and dramatic play, writing, and so much more!”

• Qualified Teacher
• Strategi Location
• Active Learnings
• Love & Care
• Curriculum and Lessons

painting

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Our teachers fill each child’s day with many arts and crafts! They help develop their fine motor skills and creative imagination

• Arts & Crafts
• Sensory and Tactile
• Cognitive memory and Concentration

Sports

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“Our school age program’s are filled with many sports and activities throughout the day. They have a variety of sports that they play including, basketball, football, soccer, tennis, and so much more!”

• Physical Activity
• Basketball
• Football
• Soccer
• Gross motor skills

Playground

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Our outdoor play is designed to keep each age group together. In their age group, they will learn to play and interact with one another. We have outdoor equipment for every age group, and we are sure your children will have so much fun!

• Physical Activity
• Health and Fun
• Grow kids Creativity & Imagination

Our Family

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“Happy Parents Say…”

Latest News

Following activities will be Performed this month

• Open House – Intro to Summer Programs
• Date Nights (Twice a month)
• Birthday Celebrations

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Following activities will be Performed this month

• Water Days & Play
• Preschool Graduation
• Date Nights (Twice a month)

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Following activities will be Performed this month

• Crazy Carnival Games
• Twice a month Date Nights
• Birthday Celebrations

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KidsPark Arrowhead | Peoria, AZ: Childcare, Babysitting, Preschool

FAQ

What will my child do at KidsPark?

Short answer:  HAVE FUN!

Long answer:  Activity areas throughout our centers offers enrichment opportunities and opportunities to socialize. Kids can participate in the area of their choice. Areas include Creation Station, Mountain of Energy, Activity Area, Blue Crew (5 and up), Theater, Sport Court. Each month there are featured activities that include cooking, arts and crafts, sensory exploration or hands-on science. Read more.

Who will care for my kids?

Short answer: Our KidsPark staff are energetic, creative people who enjoy interacting with children and have experience in early childhood education. 

Long answer: Our staff provides a safe, fun center for your kids and they are also:

• Certified in First Aid and CPR
• Screened by the Department of Justice
• Trained in Early Childhood Education and Recreation
• Required to attend staff development and skill-building workshops and classes

What COVID-19 safety protocols does KidsPark use?

Short answer: Your children’s health and safety are our top priority. KidsPark follows CDC guidelines. We’ve increased cleaning and disinfection efforts and health screening protocols at check-in.

Long answer: Visit our COVID-19 detailed resource page.

When should I use KidsPark?

Short answer: ANYTIME!  KidsPark is a treat, a part of your routine, or your back-up childcare provider. 

Long answer: KidsPark is a safe, fun, pay-as-you-play center for kids ages 2-12 (check with your local center for exact ages). Care by the hour, day, or week, we’re here anytime you need us. We’re open days, evenings, and weekends – no reservations needed!

Please keep in mind, especially for young children, it is easier for them to come to a center they know.  Don’t wait until an emergency, get your children used to KidsPark now so they are prepared.

Should I bring a meal or snack?

Short answer: Snacks of 100% apple juice or water and crackers are complimentary at 10am, 3pm and 8pm.  

Long answer: Lunch and dinner can be brought with you or purchased. See our daily menu on the sidebar. Check your local center for mealtimes. Please, do not pack any products with peanuts. Check with your local center for their detailed meal policy. 

Label all items and meals from home with your child’s name.

Are there potty-training requirements?

Short answer: No! 

Long answer: Diapers are welcomed. If your child is in diapers, bring a spare. What if my child is potty training? If your child is toilet training, bring extra clothes just in case . . . we do remind them!

Is there a regular nap time?

Short answer: Naps are not scheduled* since children arrive at various times. 

Long answer: If a child is tired, they are encouraged to rest in our theater or a quiet area. If you are sure your child will sleep, please bring a pillow or blanket for them.

*Some State regulations require a center-wide quiet time.  Please check with your local center.

How can I help my child transition to a new setting?

Short answer:  kids thrive at KidsPark and can’t wait to come back.

Long answer:  You know your child best and how they react to new experiences.   They may be joiners, watchers, explorers, or resisters. We assist each child to make his or her transition easy and positive. Read more.

How did KidsPark start?

Short answer: I am sure you’ve heard, necessity is the mother of invention.  Like you, the founder, Debbie Milner, needed hourly care . . .  and the rest is history.

Long answer: Read more.

What is the KidsPark Good Citizen pledge?

Short answer: We want all the children in our care to experience a fun, safe time. Consequently, KidsPark is serious about good citizenship.   We have zero-tolerance for fighting, bad language, and bullies.

Long answer: If your child acts inappropriately, we may call you to pick up. If this behavior is demonstrated on multiple visits, children may be suspended or expelled. If the transgression poses serious safety concerns, they may be suspended or expelled on the first occurrence.

A good KidsPark Citizen:

• Enters the center calmly and stays in the play area.
• Keeps their hands to themselves.
• Uses toys as they are intended.
• Is friendly and uses kind words and actions.
• Takes turns and shares.
• Is respectful and a good listener

Why can’t my healthy child go to kindergarten?

Almost every parent at one moment has a question: “Why is the child planted when he is healthy?” or “Why are they not allowed into an educational institution without a certificate?”.

Let’s try to answer these questions, for this we will use logic, medical practice and regulatory documents. Sooner or later, any child in the team will face a situation where acute gastroenteritis (hereinafter referred to as OGE) or any other disease requiring quarantine measures appears in his group.

In this case, a set of measures is taken to identify the source and prevent the spread of the disease. Practice shows that an average of 7 days is enough to work with acute gastroenteritis of viral etiology (excluding complications) and after this period we can be sure that the patient is healthy, will not infect anyone and will not suffer himself. And now, the official regulatory documents “METHODOLOGICAL INSTRUCTIONS 3.1.1. PREVENTION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES. INTESTINAL INFECTIONS EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SURVEILLANCE, LABORATORY DIAGNOSTICS AND PREVENTION OF ROTAVIRAL INFECTION GUIDELINES MU 3.1.1.2957-11″ paragraph 11.2.3 “In order to localize the focus, a complex of sanitary and anti-epidemic (preventive) measures is being taken based on the results of a preliminary epidemiological investigation in three areas – in relation to the source of infection, the routes of infection transmission and the susceptible organism.

Regarding the source of infection:

– the patient is isolated at home or hospitalized according to clinical and epidemiological indications;

– isolation of patients with mild forms of rotavirus infection is carried out for 7 days, after which the sick person can be admitted to an organized team (including children) on the basis of a doctor’s certificate of recovery without additional virological examination;

– persons exposed to the risk of infection are placed under medical observation for a period of 7 days; during this period, special attention is paid to the implementation of hygiene measures – thorough washing of hands; when caring for sick children and the elderly – treating hands with alcohol-containing skin antiseptics; timely replacement of underwear and bed linen, ventilation of the premises.

Regulatory documents sound complicated, so we will try to convey the essence in simple words. – The sick person is treated at home or in the hospital (depending on the severity of the illness). – The patient is treated for 7 days, after which he can receive a certificate from the doctor, according to which he can attend an educational institution. -Other patients are also treated at home or in the hospital (depending on the severity of the disease) for 7 days or more if necessary.

If, for some reason, during quarantine in a group/class, your child had to miss a day (even if for family reasons), admission back to an educational institution is carried out through a district pediatrician with a health certificate.

For each disease there is a regulatory document that regulates the terms of quarantine / treatment and the procedure for discharge, this document is “guidelines …” (where this is the name of the disease), they are all publicly available on the Internet and everyone can familiarize themselves with them on the particular case of interest.

Let’s analyze in which cases a certificate is needed to get into an educational institution, there will be two fundamental points: 1 pass for family reasons, 2 pass for health reasons.

Decree of the Chief State Sanitary Doctor of the Russian Federation dated September 28, 2020 No. 28 “On approval of sanitary rules SP 2.4.3648-20 “Sanitary and epidemiological requirements for organizations of education and training, recreation and rehabilitation of children and youth”

2.9.3 . Persons with signs of infectious diseases are not allowed to enter the facilities. When identifying persons with signs of infectious diseases during their stay at the facility, the economic entity must take measures to limit or exclude their contact with other persons by placing them in premises for the provision of medical care or other premises, except for auxiliary ones,9before the arrival of legal representatives (parents or guardians), before transfer to a medical organization or until the arrival of an ambulance.

2.9.4. After an illness, children are allowed to visit if they have a medical certificate (medical certificate).

Thus, we see that a certificate is required for: 1 absence due to illness (no matter how many days were missed), 2 absence from an educational institution for family reasons. (If the educational institution has a local regulatory document in which the number of allowable missed days without a certificate is less than in SanPin, the educational institution must notify you of this and this requirement is acceptable).

Clarification of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation dated February 25, 2022 N AZ-213/03 “On the number of days the child is absent from an organization engaged in educational activities for educational programs of preschool education, after which a medical report is required”

According to paragraph 2.9.4 of SP 2.4.3648-20 after suffering a disease, children are allowed to visit a preschool educational organization (hereinafter referred to as PEO) if they have a medical certificate (medical certificate). The issue of mandatory provision of a certificate to the preschool for the period of absence of a child not due to illness does not apply to sanitary and epidemiological requirements and, accordingly, SP 2. 4.3648-20 is not established.

At the same time, we note that Article 53 of the Federal Law “On Education in the Russian Federation” dated December 29, 2012 N 273 establishes that the basis for the emergence of educational relations is an administrative act of an organization engaged in educational activities, and in the case of admission to study under educational programs preschool education, the issuance of an administrative act on the admission of a person to study in an organization engaged in educational activities is preceded by the conclusion of an agreement on education for educational programs of preschool education, the approximate form of which was approved by order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia dated January 13, 2014 N 8 (hereinafter – the form of the agreement).

In accordance with clause 2.4.7 of the contract form, parents (legal representatives) are required to provide a certificate after the illness, as well as the absence of the child for more than 5 calendar days (excluding weekends and holidays), indicating the diagnosis, duration of the disease, information about the absence contact with infectious patients.

THE Top 10 Daycares in Richland, WA

Daycares in Richland, WA

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Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six greatthemes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of Food; Wild about Water; and Featured Creatures.
We’re in session when your local public schools are on break and you’ll find our flexible scheduling works for your busy family. See why our summer (and winter and spring) break camps are the place to be when school’s out….

Description:

Located at 814 Comstock Street, Richland, Washington, Kid’s World Childcare, LLC offers a safe and nurturing environment for children. The school provides a play-based curriculum where children learn anddevelop social skills, listening skills, problem-solving skills, fine and gross motor skills and logical thinking. …

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RICHLAND PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT is engage in exhibits, education programs, special events and guided tours. Visitors of all ages can live the stories of their region’s natural history and culture throughtheir gallery exhibits.While their education programs are designed to inform and engage students of all ages on themes of technology, history and more.Here, is a great way to enhance their learning experience.Their modern facilities provide a great backdrop for wedding,reunions, corporate outings, holiday parties and more….

Champions Daycare

1250 Kensington Way, Richland, WA 99352

Costimate: $275/wk

Description:

Champions Daycare is a child care facility serving the Richland, Washington area that offers extended day care programs for young kids. The company offers before and after-school programs designed to combinelearning and enjoyment in a secured and nurturing environment. Champions Daycare provides a wide range of activities to support learning and help develop essential life skills. …

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Offering child care services to the community, Monique Hope Connolly is an organization situated in Richland, WA. This child care facility provides services for students in the community ranging between theages of 0 to 13 years old. This child care establishment started operating in the year 2010 and can accommodate a total of up to 12 children in maximum….

Keene Childcare

4021 Keene Rd, Richland, WA 99352

Costimate: $275/wk

Description:

Keene Childcare and Preschool located in Richland Washington is a home-based childcare and learning center that offers a healthy and comfortable environment to children under its care. It serves clients fromMondays through Fridays, 7am to 530pm. The facilities of the center support interactive, fun and educational atmosphere….

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Love of Learning Montessori LLC located in Richland Washington is a childcare and education provider that offers a Christian-based Montessori environment to children under its care. It caters to children from2 years and 7 months old to 6 years old. The center serves clients from Mondays through Thursdays….

Description:

Kids World Child Care Center is a child care facility located at 4720 N Dallas Rd. Richland, WA. Their facility provides a theme based structured academic program which allows the children to grow, develop andplay in a positive and nurturing environment….

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FAQs for finding daycares near you in Richland, WA

What are the benefits of daycare near me in Richland, WA?

Daycare centers near you in Richland, WA offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children – all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.

What services do daycare centers offer near me in Richland, WA?

Daycares near you in Richland, WA provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.

What should I look for in a daycare center near me in Richland, WA?

Finding the right daycare center near you in Richland, WA for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It’s important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.

What questions should I ask when looking for a daycare for my child near me in Richland, WA?

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Richland, WA include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child’s progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.

Best Daycare in Richland, WA

Goya’s Daycare

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Pasco, WA

(541) 204-3487

Goya’s Daycare is a safe and warm environment where your child can learn and grow. At our home daycare, we focus on teaching children social… Read More

$209 – $261 / wk

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El Rincón Mágico Daycare

Daycare in
Pasco, WA

(509) 732-9051

El Rincón Mágico Daycare is a safe and warm environment where your child can learn and grow. At our home daycare, we focus on teaching child… Read More

$196 – $240 / wk

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6:00 am – 6:00 pm

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Huellita’s Daycare

Daycare in
Pasco, WA

(509) 642-6946

Huellita’s Daycare is a safe and warm environment where your child can learn and grow. At our home daycare, we focus on teaching children so… Read More

$158 – $227 / wk

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5:30 am – 5:30 pm

Robin’s Nest Daycare

Daycare in
Richland, WA

(415) 985-0931

Robin’s Nest Daycare provides childcare for families living in the Richland area. Children engage in play-based, educational activities to h… Read More

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Noah’s Ark Childcare

Daycare in
Richland, WA

(678) 264-6934

Noah’s Ark Childcare is a home daycare that offers childcare programs for nearby families in Richland. The director offers programs for a va… Read More

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Keene Childcare

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Richland, WA

(615) 257-9264

Keene Childcare provides childcare for families living in the Richland area. Children engage in play-based, educational activities to help t… Read More

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Cuddle Corner Daycare

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Richland, WA

(678) 264-6934

Cuddle Corner Daycare provides childcare for families living in the Richland area. Children engage in play-based, educational activities to … Read More

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Badger Mountain Montessori Llc Daycare

Daycare in
Richland, WA

(312) 598-1767

Badger Mountain Montessori Llc is a home daycare that offers childcare programs for nearby families in Richland.

Top 3 Best Dublin, CA Public Middle Schools (2023)

For the 2023 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 4,169 students in Dublin, CA.

The top ranked public middle schools in Dublin, CA are Knowledge Enlightens You (Key) Academy, Cottonwood Creek and Eleanor Murray Fallon. Overall testing rank is based on a school’s combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Dublin, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Dublin have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public middle school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Dublin, CA Public Middle Schools (2023)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Grades

Students

Rank: #11.

Knowledge Enlightens You (Key) Academy

Charter School

Math: 23% | Reading: 28%
Rank:

Bottom 50%

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1570 Ward St.
Dublin, CA 94568
(510) 397-2524

Grades: K-8

| 602 students

Rank: n/an/a

Cottonwood Creek

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2400 Central Pkwy.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 833-3333

Grades: K-8

| 1,017 students

Rank: n/an/a

Eleanor Murray Fallon

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3601 Kohnen Way
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 875-9376

Grades: 6-8

| 1,573 students

Rank: n/an/a

Wells Middle School

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6800 Penn Dr.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 828-6227

Grades: 6-8

| 977 students

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Dublin, California Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Grades

Students

Eleanor Murray Fallon Elementary School (Closed 2013)

3601 Kohnen Way
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 875-9376

Grades: K-8

| 720 students

Nielsen Elementary School (Closed 2009)

7500 Amarillo Dr.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 828-2030

Grades: K-5

| 280 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Dublin, CA?

The top ranked public middle schools in Dublin, CA include Knowledge Enlightens You (Key) Academy, Cottonwood Creek and Eleanor Murray Fallon.

How many public middle schools are located in Dublin, CA?

4 public middle schools are located in Dublin, CA.

What is the racial composition of students in Dublin, CA?

Dublin, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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Dublin Unified School District

The Dublin Unified School District serves over 12,300 students, from preschool through adult education, in a diverse suburban environment.  The district is comprised of seven elementary schools, two middle schools, one K-8 school, one continuation high school, and one comprehensive high school.

The Dublin Unified School District mission is to educate every student to become a lifelong learner by providing a safe and supportive environment that fosters collective responsibility for each student’s success.

The District and its schools have been recognized with numerous accolades, including the Advanced Placement Honor Roll, National Blue Ribbon School, Gold Ribbon Award, Project Lead the Way Distinguished School, California School of Character, National School of Character, Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll, California Distinguished School, and Title 1 Academic Achievement Award School.

Dublin High School is renowned for its signature programs, including the Engineering Academy, which prepares students to succeed in a post-secondary engineering program; the Biomedical Academy, which prepares students for a post-secondary education in biomedical sciences; and the Culinary Academy, which prepares students for a post-secondary education in the culinary arts.  

Dublin Adult School (DAS)

Dublin Adult School (DAS) is a growing Adult Education program offered by Dublin Unified School District.  At this time, DAS offers English as a Second Language, Computer, and Citizenship classes.  All new and returning students must register prior to signing up for classes.  Information collected by DAS is used for State funding and accountability purposes and is kept confidential.

All students must take a reading and listening placement test to register for an ESL class.  The placement test takes approximately two hours and is offered at Dublin Adult School.  For more details, contact the DAS office (6901 York Drive, Dublin, CA 94568) or via phone (925-307-1910).   Please visit the website for more information:  https://www.dublin.k12.ca.us/Domain/1323.

Community College

Las Positas College is located in Livermore, just 15 minutes east on Highway 580 from Dublin. In addition to classrooms and laboratories, the campus features unique facilities and programs, such as:

• Environmental hazardous materials program
• Horticulture center
• Self-paced electronics program
• Theater
• Vacuum technology center

Student success is fostered through programs and services designed for the development of the whole student, while computers, CD-ROM, soundproof rooms, and group study rooms allow students to do in-depth research, practice musical instruments, and collaborate on complex projects. Evening and weekend courses are offered on campus sites throughout the Valley. Employer-based training (Contract Education) is available on an ongoing basis through the District Office.

Universities

Several excellent universities are located within a 30-minute drive of the City of Dublin, including the University of California at Berkeley, California State University East Bay in Hayward, and Saint Mary’s College in Moraga.

Child Care Centers

All of Dublin’s elementary schools offer excellent child care programs daily from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for school age children. The program is offered by Extended Day Child Care (EDCC) which leases space from the district. EDCC can be reached at 925-829-4043.

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Secondary education in Ireland, private boarding schools Ireland

Private schools in Ireland are not as popular as British ones. However, the quality of education in them is in no way inferior to well-known English ones, but the cost is almost a third lower. If you are planning to send your child to Ireland for secondary education, this section is for you. Here you will learn about the peculiarities of studying in Irish schools, educational programs, admission conditions for Russians and the cost of studying.

The secondary education system in Ireland

The Irish secondary education system is similar to many European ones and consists of three main blocks:

• Primary School,
• Junior High School (Secondary School),
• Secondary School.

Some schools have an extra year between high school cycles called the Transition Year.

The first level of education, junior school , accepts children from 6 to 12 years of age. During this period, students must study mathematics, English and the national language – Irish. In addition, schoolchildren attend music, arts, and sports classes.

The second level – junior high school , which lasts three years, is intended for children aged 13 to 16 years. During this period, the range of academic disciplines becomes wider and reaches 10 subjects. At the end of this stage, the student can go to the Transition Year – the year when the student himself determines the list of subjects studied and his interests. In some schools, the transition year is mandatory, in others, the choice is left to the child.

Primary and lower secondary education is a compulsory educational minimum for Irish citizens. At the end of these two stages, children take the exam Junior Certificate – according to its results, they are enrolled in a senior secondary school.

Senior High School is a two-year program that prepares students for higher education. During this period, the student studies 6-8 subjects: of which English and mathematics are mandatory, the student chooses all other disciplines based on his future plans. At the end of their studies, students take an exam and, with good scores, receive a certificate Leaving Certificate (LCE). LCE is an analogue of the British A-level and is recognized by all English-speaking countries. Yesterday’s Irish student can apply to universities in Ireland, as well as American, Australian or English universities.

Ireland’s private boarding schools

There are more than 800 schools in Ireland, of which about 20% are private. It is worth saying that public schools accept foreign students, but according to Irish law, a child under the age of 18 must have an Irish citizen guardian. In the event that a student enters a private school, the educational institution assumes guardianship. In addition, public schools in their mass appeared only in the 60s of the twentieth century and are significantly inferior to private schools in many respects.

Private schools in Ireland are usually educational institutions with a long history, a proven teaching methodology and an excellent technical base. School campuses are full-fledged campuses with educational buildings, canteens, libraries, open / closed sports facilities and hostels, where students live under the constant supervision of staff. Ireland has both single-sex educational institutions and private mixed boarding schools.

Foreign citizens can enter private Irish schools from the age of 12. Although, many students from other countries are limited to only the last 2 classes in preparation for entering a university. At any age, private schools offer students a surprisingly extensive program. Students study biology, physics, chemistry, geography, history, drawing, music, physical education, economics, basic accounting, art, etc. Particular attention is paid to the harmonious development of the child: all students must go in for some kind of sport, as well as art or music.

How do I get into a private boarding school in Ireland?

Requirements for international students wishing to enroll in an Irish private school may vary by institution. As a rule, the package of documents includes:

• Statement with grades for the last 2 years. At least 40% of the marks must be “excellent”.
• Recommendations from teachers of mathematics and English.
• A cover letter stating why the student wants to study at this particular school.
• English language test results. Requirements depend on the school and the age of the student.
• Vaccination history and medical record.

It will also be useful to attach all the regalia and awards for the child’s sports and creative achievements to the package of documents. Some schools may ask you to take a skype interview, pass additional tests in mathematics or other disciplines.

Please note that documents must be submitted in advance. As a rule, most schools accept applications until January.

School fees in Ireland

Prices in private boarding schools are democratic: on average, they are 20-30% lower than in neighboring Great Britain or top US schools. At the same time, the technical and material equipment of schools and the quality of education as a whole often exceed the English and American ones. A year of study with accommodation and meals will cost about 10,000 – 15,000 €.

Education and study in Ireland

Secondary education in Ireland

Russians don’t send their children to Ireland so often, preferring the more popular countries of the European Union. But in vain.

The British and Germans just willingly take their offspring to study in the schools of the neighboring island state, because the cost of studying in Ireland is one third lower than in Old Europe. The quality of the knowledge gained and the level of the diploma do not suffer at all from less prestige and more affordable prices.

We have tried to collect in one article as much information as possible about how schoolchildren are taught in Ireland, what requirements they have, how the Irish approach differs from the Russian one, and other important points.

Benefits of an Irish school and features of education

The main reason why prudent Europeans tend to send their children to study in Ireland is the cost. Despite the fact that any English-speaking university in the world evaluates the diploma of an Irish graduate at the same level as a British or American one, studying in Ireland costs at least a third cheaper. A weighty argument, but far from the only one. To find out the rest of the advantages of studying in Ireland, consider the system of the local high school as a whole.

The secondary education program in Ireland is formed on the basis of the Bologna and consists of three levels of education:

• Primary School – primary, in which children come at 6 years old and graduate at 11-12 years old;
• Secondary School – the basic course of high school, an analogue of our compulsory basic secondary education with the receipt of the corresponding certificate;
• Senior Secondary School – complete secondary education, the receipt of which gives the right to continue their studies at a higher educational institution in Ireland or abroad.

Education in Ireland provides for students who have completed the basic level of secondary school, the opportunity to pass the Transition Year before moving on to the next grade. During the transitional year, children study according to a special program, mostly built around personality development: schoolchildren get acquainted with culture, immerse themselves in art, spend a lot of time on sports fields, attend career guidance seminars.

Education in Ireland at the Secondary School lasts three years – on average, graduates of the first stage of secondary education are 15-16 years old. The state program of school education in the country provides that at this stage, each child masters 10 disciplines at the basic level. The list includes languages, humanities and exact sciences.

The school system in Ireland is designed in such a way as not to overload students with independent work, as is often the case in Russian schools. Children spend up to 8 hours a day on classes, Saturday and Sunday are days off. There is a minimum of homework, but there are a lot of opportunities to prove yourself: reports, projects, seminars, electives.

At the end of the basic course of a secondary school in Ireland, a comprehensive exam for obtaining a Junior Certificate is provided – an alternative to the Russian certificate of basic secondary education. The key difference between the Junior Certificate is that it will be accepted as the basis for admission to colleges and lyceums of extended secondary education in any country of the European Union. Most likely, you will not have to take exams, the final certificate should be counted.

Upon successful completion of the exam, graduates may choose to take the Transition Year or skip it if their institution’s policy allows this option. In some public and private schools, education in Ireland is structured in such a way that it is impossible to miss the transition year.

You do not need to take an exam to enter the second grade of an Irish secondary school. The decision to enroll a student in a course is made by the school management according to his results in the Junior Certificate.

Upper secondary education in Ireland is a full two-year preparation of children for admission to higher education. The curriculum for the graduating classes is drawn up without profiling, as in some EU countries, but with an emphasis on the general education base. The knowledge gained in two years is enough to enter the university for any specialty, there is no need to spend time and money on tutors.

As part of Ireland’s high school education, students are allowed to create their own curriculum. According to the rules, each student is required to study at least 6 disciplines, in addition to the mandatory basic ones: mathematics and English. Regardless of the choice, at the end of each of the two years, an examination assessment of knowledge is carried out in all subjects. In case of failure in the exam, the child has the right to retake. If teachers put unsatisfactory grades in several subjects at once, there is a risk of staying for the second year.

At the end of your secondary school education in Ireland, there is a comprehensive Leaving Certificate (LCE) exam. The Leaving Certificate (LCE) from an Irish school is considered a complete analogue of the generally recognized British A-level, which opens the gate to hundreds of good universities and higher schools in Europe, America and Australia. A high score in all subjects practically guarantees that the child will easily become a student of any top university in the world.

Based on the above, we have compiled a list of the benefits of getting a secondary education in Ireland for Russians and students from other former Soviet countries:

• Schoolchildren study more with teachers and less on their own, thanks to which they have more confident knowledge in all subjects;
• The classes do not recruit a large number of students, so the teacher is guaranteed to be able to give everyone enough attention;
• Schools are well equipped, they have laboratories for practical work in the exact sciences, there are sports halls equipped with everything necessary, music rooms;
• Due to being in an English-speaking environment, the child easily and quickly learns the language, which helps a lot when entering higher educational institutions of international level;
• There are language schools in Ireland at almost every private school, they teach not only to speak English, but also help to adapt to a new cultural environment, prepare for the next academic year;
• During extracurricular hours, students of private schools are not left without attention, cultural recreation is organized for them – they are taken to theaters, to sports competitions, to museums and other interesting places;

In education in Ireland there is no place for standardization of thinking and old-fashioned methods, students there use modern achievements in science and technology, receive up-to-date knowledge, have a lot of opportunities to realize their own potential and reveal their talents.

Cost

Let’s take a closer look at how much it costs to study in Ireland at a secondary school. Of course, the cost depends on the school. As in any country, here you can find a simpler educational institution with a minimum price, and a premium one for those who are ready to invest a really large amount in the future of their children.

The average cost of education in Ireland for a student is 19,000 euros per year. For Russians, the amount may seem impressive, but it includes not only school fees, but also all related expenses:

• Full board,
• School uniform,
• Textbooks and stationery,
• Payment for leisure,
• Medical insurance.

Despite the fact that in our country school education is completely free, on average it is far from being at the highest level. Outside the big cities, schools are poorly equipped, the buildings themselves have not been renovated for a long time, the teaching staff is far from professional, which is caused by a shortage of personnel in the education system. Ireland doesn’t have all these problems, and you don’t have to worry about your child getting into bad company.

How to prepare for admission

Preparing your child for school in Ireland should start as early as possible. The most important thing for admission is a confident knowledge of the English language, since it is taught in almost all schools of the island nation.

The education system in Ireland provides for the opportunity to learn a language as part of a course at a secondary school. Everyone is taken to language schools, the course for the student is selected according to the age and knowledge he has. It is fair to say that the cost of studying English in Ireland is higher than in Russia, but the effectiveness of the courses is strikingly different. Due to being in the language environment, the student quickly masters the basics and forms a vocabulary sufficient for communication, which can be expanded already in the process of studying at school.

In addition to the fact that for admission to the application you will need to attach an international certificate that confirms knowledge of the English language, you will need to: make a translation of academic transcripts, references from teachers, medical certificates.

You can do all this for a long time, so as not to waste time and speed up the process, please contact us – Chancellor employees have rich experience in placing schoolchildren from Russia in foreign schools.

Education for Russians

The key difficulty faced by Russian children in Ireland is a personalized approach to schoolchildren. After the Russian school, it is not easy for a student to quickly get used to the fact that he may not be afraid to show individuality. In the classroom, teachers willingly discuss with children, do not impose their own opinion, support creative undertakings and the desire to delve into some topic beyond the educational program.

You don’t need to know Irish to get an education in Ireland, but you can’t do without English. But if a child is sent to study from the very first grade of secondary school, then due to the step-by-step development system, he will learn the language in just a year. It is clear that some kind of base will be needed for this, at least level A2 or higher.

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How to choose an educational institution

We recommend that parents approach the choice of an educational institution for their child with the utmost care. In this matter, one cannot be guided only by the cost of a year of study or the prestige of the school, there are other important criteria:

• Study program (basic and advanced) – almost every private school in Ireland offers its own advanced program to prepare students for admission to higher education institutions. To get acquainted with the features of each program is a long time, but it is necessary.
• The presence of preparatory courses – they are needed even for those students who, it would seem, are completely ready for the transition from a Russian school to a European one. The courses do not so much provide knowledge as a guideline for the approach to learning, educational standards, intra-school procedures.
• Children’s living conditions and their employment after hours – Ireland has one of the lowest crime rates in the European Union and in the world, but this is no reason to leave a child on his own. In many local schools there is a dense program of out-of-school development of students, within which children are organized leisure activities and provide opportunities for versatile physical and spiritual development.

Useful tips and interesting facts

• Apply at least a year in advance to the school you want to send your child to, so there is a better chance of booking a place in the class.
• It is advisable to send the child to preparatory courses from the school, because this greatly simplifies the psychological and social adaptation of the student in a new language environment for him.
• Education in Ireland is completely similar to British, but it costs less, so if it is not important to send a student to Foggy Albion, you should think about his island neighbor.
• European education opens the door for the child to the best international universities, and due to the personalized approach in schools, students usually do not need to additionally study with a tutor to pass entrance tests.
• Seeing the school with your own eyes is a great idea, educational institutions organize open days every year, you can come and see how everything works there.
• Some schools in Ireland offer scholarships for outstanding students, so if your child excels at sports or has other talents, don’t hide it.
• The workload for schoolchildren is distributed over the years in almost the same way as in the Russian education system, so the transition at any age for children, as a rule, takes place without stress and the need to catch up with the program.
• Teachers of local schools are sympathetic towards foreigners, at first they receive increased attention, and can also count on additional assistance with the development of specific topics of the curriculum.

Why Chancellor

While seemingly affordable, getting into a school in Ireland is not always easy. The slightest mistake when submitting documents is fraught with the fact that the student will have to miss the year and repeat the admission attempt in the next.

Daycares & Child Care Centers in Olympia, WA

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KinderCare partners with families in Olympia, WA to provide high-quality daycare at an affordable cost. Our approach is designed to inspire a love of learning in your child, creating a safe and supportive environment where they can build Confidence for Life. KinderCare teachers give children the freedom to be themselves, explore, and make friends.

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Whether you are looking for part-time or full-time child care, KinderCare offers an affordable option with plenty of fun and learning. Currently we have 3 daycares & child care centers in or nearby Olympia which can be found just below.

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   Capitol Childcare Center

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   (360) 786-8439

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There are 3 KinderCare daycare centers within 15 miles of Olympia.

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We have a wide range of programs available in Olympia, including full-time and part time daycare for infants and toddlers.

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When it comes to selecting the best daycare center that will promote your child’s growth and the well-being of your family, the process may appear daunting. We are here to offer guidance and simplify the decision-making process for you. To see our list of the top 6 factors to keep in mind as you look for the perfect daycare center, please click here.

What is accreditation and are Olympia KinderCare centers accredited?

Accreditation is an official review process performed by a nationally-recognized outside agency. Our centers pursue national accreditation from one of three national child care accreditation agencies:

• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
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★ Top 10 Things to Do in Olympia, Washington ★

• Capitol Tour (Nearby Hotels)
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• Percival Landing Park Picnic (Nearby Hotels)

90 003 Hike in Billy Frank Jr. National Wildlife Refuge (Nearby Hotels)

• Discover the Mystery of Mime Mounds (Hotel Prices & Photos)
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• Immerse yourself in the music scene (nearby hotels)

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Washington State’s capital offers a wealth of natural beauty, a hot music scene, a designated National Historic District downtown, and more. If you want to make the most of your time here, be sure to include some of these ideas on your must-do list.

Capitol Tour

Olympia Capitol Building, Olympia, Washington

Capitol Tour (nearby hotels)

The Washington Legislative Building really stands out as an imposing domed structure that can be easily spotted from the interstate highway. One of the world’s largest free-standing stone domes, standing nearly 300 feet tall, it’s well worth a visit for not only seeing it up close, but walking through the parkland and taking a tour. The centerpiece of five historic buildings designed by architects Walter Wilder and Harry White was completed at 1928, and since opening it has withstood three major earthquakes thanks to the excellent craftsmanship of these original builders. Guided tours are offered seven days a week.

Check out the Olympic Flight Museum

Olympic Flight Museum

Departure to the Olympic Flight Museum (nearby hotels)

The Olympic Flight Museum is sure to enchant adults and children alike. Located at Olympia Regional Airport, it has over 20 vintage planes and helicopters, from World War II planes to planes that flew in Korea and Vietnam. Most are still in excellent flying condition even after all this time. You can check out the H-43 Huskie helicopter, FG-1D Corsair, P-51 Mustang fighter and more. If you come here for the annual Olympic Air Show, which takes place in mid-June, you will also be able to see aerobatic aircraft and flying aircraft from all over the world. The show also includes various events, a beer garden, merchandise and food vendors.

Percival Landing Park Picnic

Percival Landing, Olympia, Washington

Percival Landing Park Picnic (Nearby Hotels)

Percival Landing Park is located in the heart of Olympia on the east side of Budd Bay, on the site of a historic commercial steamship dock. The Landing, the city’s most popular waterfront park, has a slightly less than a mile long boardwalk that runs along the eastern shoreline, providing the perfect spot for a pleasant stroll. The park also has picnic areas, a boat dock, a playground, and a large carved killer whale. It hosts many popular annual events such as the Wooden Boat Festival, Harbor Days and Sands in the City.

Camping in Billy Frank Jr. National Wildlife Refuge

Billy Frank Jr. National Wildlife Refuge

Hike in Billy Frank Jr. National Wildlife Refuge (nearby hotels)

Billy Frank Jr. National Wildlife Refuge was recently renamed in honor of the late Niskwali Chief Billy Frank Jr. It sits on the banks of the Nisqually River, protects migratory birds and is an ideal place for hiking and birding. observing as a biologically diverse area supporting a wide range of habitats. The fresh water of the river mixes with the salt water from the Puget Sound, creating an environment that is exceptionally rich in nutrients and organic matter, feeding a wide range of marine life.

Discover the Mystery of the Mim Mounds

Discover the Mystery of the Mim Mounds (Hotel Prices and Photos)

Mima’s mounds are quite mysterious, with numerous theories in existence to try to explain what created the mounds that inspire both speculation and the imagination. Some say it was geological forces, while others say it could have been aliens or even a volcanic explosion to explain these clumps, which are scattered across 445 acres of the National Natural Sign. To guess, head to the lookout and the half-mile-long trail to explore them. If you want to do another hike, there are two more miles of more rugged trail.

Stroll Tumwater Falls Park

Lower Tumwater Falls, Tumwater Falls Park

Stroll Tumwater Falls Park (nearby hotels)

Tumwater Falls Park is just minutes from downtown Olympia at Tumwater, located where the river is Deschutes completes its journey from the Cascade Mountains by crashing its last 82 feet into Capitol Lake. The 25-acre park is filled with astounding natural beauty, which includes a gorge with rapids and deep pools that end in the often misty Tumwater Falls. Short hiking trails are marked by cascading waterfalls, placid reflective puddles, and huge boulders. Pedestrian bridges cross the river at both ends of the gorge and connect the trail network. In the upper reaches and at the entrance to the park there are also wide expanses of perfectly manicured lawns, picnic areas and a sand play area for children.

Go to Olympia Farmers Market

Produce at Olympia Farmers Market

Go to Olympia Farmers Market (Nearby Hotels)

Olympia Farmers Market is a popular place where locals meet food makers and exchange ideas. Residents and guests alike can enjoy fresh local produce, shellfish and oysters, pastries, handicrafts and other items, as well as enjoy live music and dine at one of the seven restaurants hosted here. From April to October it is open from Thursday to Sunday, on Saturday and Sunday in November and December, and on Saturday only from January to March.

Dine at Old School Pizzeria

Dine at Old School Pizzeria (nearby hotels)

When you get hungry during your fun Olympic outings, be sure to head to Old School Pizza at least once. It’s a big hit with New York-style pizza lovers, with many saying it’s the best in the state. Kids and kids love it at heart for its retro style with 80s posters and arcade games. In addition, the prices are very reasonable and it is located close to the city center, which makes it easy to access.

Play and Learn at the Children’s Museum

Entrance to the Children’s Museum of the Hand, Olympia

Play and Learn at the Praktika Children’s Museum (nearby hotels)

visit the Children’s Museum. It aims to stimulate children’s curiosity, stimulate their creativity and encourage learning through fun interactive programs and exhibits designed for everyone from birth to 11 years old. It features a range of galleries dedicated to science, nature, art and more, including Lucky You! about healthy living and nutrition, our Puget Sound, Emergency!, Snug Harbor, and Our Fairy Forest Outdoor Discovery Center even has its own beach, as well as a mud cake pit and a fire pit, among other interactive displays.

Delve into the Music Scene

The Band Plays at Rhythm and Paradise, Olympia, WA

Immerse Yourself in the Music Scene (Nearby Hotels)

Olympia is considered the birthplace of the underground feminist punk movement “riot grrrl” 1990s and is also home to well-known indie labels such as K Records, Bikini Kill and Kill Rock Stars, although most of her shows are based on a strong local music scene. On any given night, you’ll find a group to listen to anywhere in the city, including places like Rhythm & Rye.

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2014. Photos of the year

Esquire has selected 50 photos from the Photo of the Day section that best illustrate the year just gone. ©

08/01. State of New York, USA. Niagara Falls National Park. Throughout North America, there are the strongest frosts in the last 20 years. Incredibly low temperatures were caused by a polar cyclone coming from the Arctic. Photo: AP

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16/01. Beijing, China. A billboard in downtown Beijing. Because of the smog in the city, roads are blocked, the authorities recommend residents to wear protective masks, and pensioners and children to stay at home. Photo: Getty images/Fotobank

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20/01. Kyiv, Ukraine. Soldiers of the internal troops and soldiers of the Berkut special forces. Photo: Reuters

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30/01. San Jose, California, USA. Almaden Reservoir, San Jose, USA. The state of California has been suffering from drought for the third year in a row. According to meteorologists, precipitation in California is not expected until May. Photo: Getty images/Fotobank

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18/02. Rosa Khutor, Sochi. Belarusian athlete Anton Kushnir during the freestyle qualifying competition. Photo: Reuters

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19/02. Kyiv, Ukraine. Protests in Kyiv. During the day, at least 25 people were killed as a result of clashes between protesters and police and Berkut. Photo: Reuters, Getty images/Fotobank, RIA Novosti

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26/02. Stovpyagi village, Ukraine. Country house of 28-year-old multimillionaire Sergei Kurchenko, owner of the Gas Ukraine group of companies, Stovpyagi village. Euromaidan activists were looking for documents in his house that could prove the connection of the businessman with Viktor Yanukovych. The location of Kurchenko himself is unknown. Photo: Getty images/Fotobank

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03/26. Crimea. A car near Feodosia. Photo: Reuters

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03/27. Kabul, Afghanistan. Advertising stand in Kabul. Photo: Reuters

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31/03. Brighton, UK. Newlyweds Neil Allard and Andrew Wahl. In England and Wales, a law on the legalization of same-sex marriages came into force. Photo: Getty images/Fotobank

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03/04. Olympia, Washington, USA. Sergeant First Class Leroy Petrie, recipient of the Medal of Honor, the highest military award in the United States. Leroy Petrie lost his arm in 2008 in Afghanistan. Photo: AP

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04/04. Quzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. View from a balcony in Quzhou city. Photo: Reuters

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07/04. . Secret ballot in the elections to the Hungarian parliament, the city of Veresedyhaz. Photo: Reuters

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08/04. . Portrait of a girl whose parents were killed in an American drone attack, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan. A group of local artists plans to post similar images of children in various regions of the country. Photo: afp/east news

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05/05. Odessa, Ukraine. House of Trade Unions, Odessa. More than 40 people were killed in clashes on May 2 in Odessa. Photo: AP

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12/05. Homs, Syria. The city of Homs after the cessation of hostilities between the rebels and government forces. Photo: Reuters

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05/20. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Favelas in Rio de Janeiro. The FIFA World Cup in Brazil will take place from June 12 to July 13. Photo: Reuters

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05/28. Morocco. The fence on the border of the Spanish autonomous city of Melilla and Morocco. Photo: AP

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01/06. Queensland, Australia. Charlotte (10 months) and a barn owl (6 weeks) who considers Charlotte her mother. Photo: Rex/Fotodom.ru

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05/06. Paris, France. Wax figures of Russian President Vladimir Putin, King Juan Carlos I of Spain, US President Barack Obama, French President Francois Hollande, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and King Mohammed VI of Morocco at the Grevin Museum. Vladimir Putin was damaged by activists of the Femen women’s movement. Photo: AFP/EastNews

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17/06. North Korea. Supreme leader, leader of the party, army and people of the DPRK, Supreme Commander of the Korean People’s Army, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea, Marshal, Deputy of the Supreme People’s Assembly of the DPRK Kim Jong-un at the exercises of the DPRK Navy. Photo: EPA/ITAR-TASS

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19/06. Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Broadcast of the World Cup match between the Netherlands and Australia. Photo: Reuters

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03/07. Noginsk, Russia. Drying spacesuits of Russian cosmonaut Anatoly Ivanishin, NASA flight engineer Kathleen Rubins and Japanese JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi after a water landing simulation simulation. Photo: AP

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05/07. Sardinia island, Italy. Storm on the island of Sardinia. Photo: Caters/Legion-Media

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07/18. London, Great Britain. British tabloid headlines the morning after flight Mh27 was shot down over the Donetsk region. Photo: Rex Features/Fotodom.ru

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24/07. Municipality of Hilversum, the Netherlands. A column of hearses with the bodies of Malaysian Airlines Boeing 777 passengers who died in eastern Ukraine. Photo: Remko De Waal/AFP/EastNews

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25/07. Province of Cadiz, Spain. Supermoon in Olvera. This astronomical phenomenon is observed when the full moon or new moon coincides with the moment of closest approach of the Moon and the Earth. Photo: Jon Nazca/Reuters

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01/08. Paju, South Korea. North Korean refugees and South Korean activists sending chocolate cake and cookie balloons to North Korea. Photo: AP

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05/08. Gaza Strip. Destroyed houses in the Gaza Strip. A 72-hour truce between Israel and Palestinian groups led by Hamas came into force today. Photo: Mohammed Abed/AFP/EastNews

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13/08. Guangzhou, China. Triplets of pandas, born in Chimelong Safari Park. It is believed to be the world’s first fully surviving bamboo bear triplets so far. Photo: AP

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18/08. Monrovia, Liberia. Disinfection of the ward where a patient with Ebola died. The virus epidemic has already caused the death of more than 1,000 people. Photo: John Moore/Getty images/Fotobank

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27/08. Donetsk, Ukraine. A kitchen in one of the destroyed houses in Donetsk. Photo: Sergei Ilnitsky/EPA/ITAR-TASS

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01/09. Iceland. Magma along a fissure in the north of the Vatnajökull glacier, part of the Baurdabunga subglacial volcano. Photo: Reuters

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18/09. Ljubljana, Slovenia. Consequences of the flood in Ljubljana. Heavy rains have caused natural disasters in Serbia, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Photo: Ales Komovec/Solent/Legion-Media

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23/09. London, Great Britain. Red deer in Richmond Park. Photo: Rob Stothard/Getty images/Fotobank

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25/09. Municipality of Seseña, Spain. Used tire dump in the municipality of Seseña, Spain. The landfill was declared illegal back in 2003, and the management company was fined multiple times and left the site. Now 75,000 tons of used tires are stored here. Regional authorities have recently begun cleaning up the area and plan to complete it in four years. Much of the rubber will be recycled to create building materials, sports tracks and playgrounds. Photo: Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty images/Fotobank

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29/09. Japan. Mountain shelter after the eruption of the Ontake volcano. At the time of the eruption, 250 people were on the slopes, more than 30 of them died. Rescue work continues. Photo: The Asahi Shimbun/Getty images/Fotobank

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01/10. Hong Kong, China. Wan Chai is one of Hong Kong’s busiest areas. On September 26, about 80,000 people took to the streets of Hong Kong. The demonstrators are calling for the resignation of the current head of administration and defending the right to independently elect local authorities. Police fired tear gas at protesters over the weekend, but special forces units were withdrawn on Monday. The central streets of the city are still under the control of the demonstrators. Photo: Alex Hofford/EPA/TASS

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07/10. Paynesville, Liberia. A health worker at an Ebola center. In total, more than 7,000 Ebola cases have been reported in Africa, over 3,000 of which have been fatal. The centers of fever are registered also in the USA and Spain. Photo: John Moore/Getty images/Fotobank

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10/14. Beit Hanoun, Gaza Strip. A Palestinian with children rides in a car damaged during the seven weeks of the Arab-Israeli conflict. Photo: Majdi Fathi/Rex Features/Fotodom.ru

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10/23. Melilla, Spain. African migrants try to cross the border between Morocco and the Spanish autonomous city of Melilla. Photo: Jose Palazon/Reuters

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10/24. Yumurtalik, Türkiye. An Islamic State fighter during an airstrike near the village of Yumurtalik. The Turkish government allowed Kurdish militias to cross the border to help the defenders of the city of Kobani in Syria. Control of Kobani, which the Islamists have been besieging since early October, opens up access to a large section of the Syrian-Turkish border. Photo: Bulent Kilic/AFP/EastNews

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10/29. Phuket, Thailand. Phuket Zoo Crocodile Pond. Photo: Caters/Legion-Media

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05/11. Madrid, Spain. Spanish shepherds marched sheep through the center of the capital to protest urbanization that has disrupted thousands of years of livestock grazing. Photo: Oscar Gonzalez/Rex Features/Fotodom.ru

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07/11. France. Mass protests by French farmers took place throughout the country. More than 35,000 agricultural workers are protesting the collapse in prices for grains, dairy products and vegetables, partly caused by Russia’s sanctions against the EU. In the city of Chartres, about 300 farmers expressed their dissatisfaction by dumping a mass of manure and rotten vegetables in front of the agricultural department and in front of the city hall, and in Paris, protesters poured potatoes into the Place de la République.