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Berkeley, CA
Berkeley-Albany Headstart

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neighborhood: Berkeley West · Telephone: (510) 848-9092 · Website: www.baymca.org

Kindergarten
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Application Process

Applications are accepted: Upon birth, while child is in utero

There is a wait list for upcoming school year. more

Parent visits tours are: Recommended

Child interview process: None

Parent interview process: Families must meet federal and/or state income guidelines to qualify for services. One month of income verification must be submitted. Income requirements may be waived for children with disabilities.

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $none

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

Admissions Process

required.

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Acceptance criteria: Selective based on income requirements, child with special need/disability, need for services More

Notification occurs: Depends on time of year family applies

Deposit is not

Financial aid is available.

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years and 9 months to enroll.

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Inquiries accepted on a rolling basis.

Director's views on diversity:
We believe our school reflects the diversity of the low income community of Berkeley, Albany and Emeryville.

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

Director's Comments

Question to director: Please list anything you wish parents to be aware of with respect to the application process.

Child must be 2 yrs and 9 months to enroll in September - UNLESS THEY ARE TRANSITIONING FROM EARLY HEAD START - OUR INFANT/TODDLER PROGRAM.

Family advocates meet with families to complete an in-depth intake process.

There is no cost for services for eligible families; there is a sliding fee scale for families enrolled in state funded child care programs.

It is important for families to get on the wait list as early as possible. Some centers fill earlier than others.

We offer part- and full-time programs. Families must meet eligibility requirements for services.

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