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Alameda, CA
Alameda Recreation and Parks Preschools

Five Stars

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

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Telephone: (510) 747-7529  · Website: www.ci.alameda.ca.us/arpd

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Alameda Recreation and Parks Preschools
2226 Santa Clara Avenue
Alameda, CA  94501

www.ci.alameda.ca.us/arpd

Tel: (510) 747-7529
Fax: (510) 747-7566

Director: Adele Hope
arpd@ci.alameda.ca.us

Source: This information was provided by the director This information was provided by parents This information was compiled by Savvy Source

Parents: Rate This Preschool Parent Ratings

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

Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 1
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes

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General Approach to Learning

Checked Play-based with some structure

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School Philosophy and Mission

Our philosophy is to provide a fun filled program designed to stimulate children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth in a positive atmosphere.

The Alameda Recreation and Parks'...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Circle time - calendar, music

Activities - arts & crafts, free play, puzzles, games, etc.

Circle time- story snack park play home
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages From 3 years to
3 years 11 months
Days:
Mon 9:00am - 12:00pm
Wed 9:00am - 12:00pm
Fri 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tuition: $36/Week

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Key Statistics

Extended day No
School year 09/2008 - 05/2009
Summer Program 06/2008 - 07/2008
Student/teacher ratio8:1
Age cutoff for enrollment3 years

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care


Classes are offered in12 week sessions. All classes are part-time.

Small Fry class is for 3 year olds,
3 days MWF and 2 days TTh options available.

Tiny Tot class is for 4-5 year olds, 3 days...
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Application Information

Applications accepted By lottery
Wait listNo
Deadline for applicationsAugust 15
Application Information Free
Acceptance criteria: Lottery - parents are asked to list three sites they would like their child to attend. If a child does not get into their first choice, they are placed into their next choice and added to the waiting list for the first choice

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Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

  • Edison
  • Amelia Earhart
  • Otis

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