Alameda, CA
Alameda Recreation and Parks Preschools
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Telephone: (510) 747-7529 · Website: www.ci.alameda.ca.us/arpd
Contact Info
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
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Parent Ratings
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General Approach to Learning
| 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.
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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 ratio | 8:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 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 list | No |
| Deadline for applications | August 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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