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Alameda, CA
Alameda Recreation and Parks Preschools
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Telephone: (510) 747-7529 · Website: www.ci.alameda.ca.us/arpd
Basic Stats
| Student/teacher ratio | 8:1 |
| Established | 1970 |
| Average tenure for teachers | 5 yrs. |
| % of teachers with: | - CPR | 100% |
| - First aid | 100% |
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Transportation
- Parents bring their children to and from school
Dropoff Procedure
- Parents walk their child into the classroom
- 9:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child
Late Pickup Policy: 15 minute grace period from 12 noon to 12:p.m. A $1 charge for every minute after that. Child may be transported to our main office after 30 mins.
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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 |
| Teach religious concepts | No |
| Some experience serving children with special needs | Yes |
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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) | |
| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) | |
| Music room | |
| Art room | 
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| Library | |
| Recreation buildings vary |
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| Playground |
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Accreditation, Membership & Awards
| Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children | No |
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Director's Comments
Question to director: Do you have any additional thoughts on what parents should consider when looking at your school? Is there any advice that you would like to provide to prospective parents?
We are not a school but a program run through the Recreation and Park Department.
6 School Locations:
Godfrey Center- 281 Beach Road, Bay Farm Island
Harrison Center - High Street and Santa Clara Ave
Leydecker Center (4-5 year olds only) - 3225 Mecartney Road, Bay Farm Island
Little John Center - Pacific Avenue and Morton St
McKinley Center - Buena Vista and Walnut Street
Woodstock Center - 3rd St. and Cypress Avenue.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Park & Rec is an exceptional program. It's perfect for the stay-at-home parent. It's also great for socialization and as a pre-cursor to a more regimented preschool.
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