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Alameda, CA
Alameda Headstart
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Telephone: (510) 865-4500
Basic Stats
| Total enrollment | 222 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 10:1 |
| Established | ?? |
| Average tenure for teachers | 4 yrs. |
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| - Bachelors | 50% | - CPR | 100% |
| - First aid | 100% |
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Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (2.4) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Outside play equipment |
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Transportation
- Located close to public transportation
- Parents bring their children to and from school
Dropoff Procedure
- Parents walk their child into the classroom
- 8:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child
Late Pickup Policy: Warnings.
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Features of the Preschool
| Provide a third year | No |
| Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program | No |
| Affiliated with a religious institution | No |
| Some experience serving children with special needs | Yes |
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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) | 
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| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) | |
| Music room | |
| Art room | |
| Library |
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| Playground |
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Accreditation, Membership & Awards
| Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children | No |
Other Accreditations |
Head Start |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Head Start is a great program, if I could make any changes I wish there was more communication between teachers, administrators and parents. Even though I am the one to drop off and pick up my son, I don't always know what's going on with the school.
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