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Alameda, CA
College of Alameda Children's Center
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Telephone: (510) 748-2381 · Website: www.alameda.peralta.edu
Basic Stats
| Total enrollment | 60 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 4:1 |
| Established | 1972 |
| Average tenure for teachers | 16 yrs. |
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| - Bachelors | 5% |
| - Masters | 0% |
| - Teaching credentials | 100% | - CPR | 100% |
| - First aid | 100% |
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Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.3) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Classroom equipment and furniture |
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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
- 7:45 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child
Late Pickup Policy: The first 15 minutes after 5:15 is $5. After 5:30, our staff are off the clock. The fee is $2 per minute after 5:30. The parent will arrange a payment for this late fee. If the parent is habitually late, the parent will be required to discuss their needs with the director and their child care services may be at risk.
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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) | 
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| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) | |
| Music room |
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| Art room |
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| Library |
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| Cafeteria for breakfast and lunches, kitchen to bake cooking projects, the College of Alameda campus and surrounding grounds |
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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?
Please come by and visit the center. Being part of a community college, we follow the academic calendar and are primarily for the students and staff of Peralta Community Colleges, but we welcome community members also.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
My son loves the program. That said, I would like to see more outdoor play structures and equipment, more parent involvement, and when I pick up my child I would like to see shoes on the right feet and clothes and face wiped or cleaned.
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