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Alameda, CA
Alameda Headstart

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Telephone: (510) 865-4500

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Contact Info

Alameda Headstart
2325 Clement Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501

Tel: (510) 865-4500
Fax: (510) 865-1930

Director: Kim Wong
kwong@xanthos.org

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

Parent Ratings

Quality of teaching
Development of social skills and work habits
Home-school connection
Discipline
Facilities
Health
Safety

Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 4
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes

Source: This information was provided by parents

General Approach to Learning

Play-based with some structure

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School Philosophy and Mission

Vision: To advance education, wellness and quality of life for children and their families in the community of Alameda.

Mission: Alameda Head Start dedicates its services to:

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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

* Breakfast
* Circle time
* Free play
* Outside play
* Lunch
* Nap (for full days)
* Snack
* Free play
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages	From 2 years 9 months to 4 years 11 months
Days:
	Mon 8:00am - 5:00pm
	Tue 8:00am - 5:00pm
	Wed 8:00am - 5:00pm
	Thu 8:00am - 5:00pm
	Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm

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Key Statistics

Extended day	Yes
School year	Year round program
Total enrollment	222
Student/teacher ratio	10:1
Age cutoff for enrollment	2 years and 9 months

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Closing times vary by location. Please contact office for details.
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Application Information

Applications accepted	After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.)
Wait list	Yes
Deadline for applications	Rolling
Application Information	Free
Acceptance criteria:	Selective based on low-income priority for students with disabilities. preference given to 4 year-olds.

source: Savvy Source

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

All Alameda public elementary schools

Source: Savvy Source

Wise Words About the Comforts of a Great Book

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The lives of grown-ups and children alike are filled with ups and downs. In general, the little ones cycle through their joys and miseries more rapidly and far more expressively (read loudly). But we all need a bit of comfort now and then, don't we?

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