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Alameda, CA
Alameda Headstart

Five Stars

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

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Telephone: (510) 865-4500

Basic Stats

Total enrollment 222
Student/teacher ratio 10:1
Established ??
Average tenure for teachers 4 yrs.
% of teachers with:
- Bachelors 50%
- CPR 100%
- First aid 100%

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Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (2.4) Two Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Two and Half Star
Classroom equipment and furniture Two and Half Star
Outside play equipment Two Stars

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Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Located close to public transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- 8:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Late Pickup Policy: Warnings.

source: This information was provided by the director

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year No
Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program No
Affiliated with a religious institution No
Some experience serving children with special needs

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Yes

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Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached) Check Mark
Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) Check Mark
Music room
Art room
Library Check Mark
Playground

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Check Mark

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Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children No

Other Accreditations

Head Start

source: This information was provided by the director

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Head Start is a great program, if I could make any changes I wish there was more communication between teachers, administrators and parents. Even though I am the one to drop off and pick up my son, I don't always know what's going on with the school.

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