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Alameda, CA
Home Sweet Home

Five Stars

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

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Telephone: (510)-748-4314 ext. 303  · Website: www.AlternativesInAction.org

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Home Sweet Home
2750 Todd Street
Alameda, CA  94501

www.AlternativesInAction.org

Tel: (510)-748-4314 ext. 303
Fax: (510) 748-4326

Director: Kandra Rivers
krivers@alternativesinaction.org

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Parents: Rate This Preschool Parent Ratings

Quality of teaching
Four And Half Stars
Development of social skills and work habits
Three and Half Stars
Home-school connection
Four Stars
Discipline
Five Stars
Facilities
Four And Half Stars
Health
Four Stars
Safety
Four Stars

Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 3
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes

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General Approach to Learning

Checked Reggio-Emilia

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School Philosophy and Mission

HOME Sweet HOME Mission: The mission of the Home Sweet Home Child Care Center is to provide a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for the children. We are committed to recognizing the indiv...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Free choice during drop off

Morning snack

Circle time

Project time

Outdoor/Garden time

Lunch

Story-time

Nap or Rest-time

Music and Movement time

Afternoon snack (read more)

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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages From 2 years to
5 years 60 months
Days:
Mon 7:30am - 6pm
Tue 7:30am - 6pm
Tuition: $5,700/Year

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Key Statistics

Extended day No
School year Year round program
Total enrollment 15
Student/teacher ratio7:1
Age cutoff for enrollment2 years

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care


Families can select 2-5 full days.

FULL DAY PROGRAM (all ages) 7:30 am-6:00 pm


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Application Information

Applications accepted After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.), after a face-to-face meeting at the school
Wait listYes
Deadline for applicationsRolling
Application Information $25
Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

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Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

  • Lum
  • Franklin
  • Paden
  • Rising Star

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