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Alameda, CA
Kiddie Kampus Co-op Preschool
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Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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Telephone: (510)-521-1218 ext. 5303735 · Website: www.kiddiekampusalameda.org
Basic Stats
| Total enrollment | 24 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 4:1 |
| Established | 1948 |
| Average tenure for teachers | 5 yrs. |
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| - Bachelors | 100% |
| - Teaching credentials | 100% | - CPR | 100% |
| - First aid | 100% |
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Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.7) |
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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
- Parents bring their children to and from school
Dropoff Procedure
- Parents walk their child into the classroom
- 9:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child
Late Pickup Policy: We have a late fee.
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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 | No |
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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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| Playground |
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Accreditation, Membership & Awards
| Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children | No |
Other Accreditations |
East Bay Council and Co-op Association |
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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?
Do parents like to work with children and be involved in day-to-day operations of a co-op?
Do they have sufficient time to commit?
Come and experience the magic of Kiddie Kampus, a garden where you and your child can grow together.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The head teacher of Kiddie Kampus is amazing.
Parent #2
small size and large teach/parent:students ratio. love that it is cooperative school. it has great emphasis on free play and art based. great outdoor play space
Parent #3
The teachers are both exceptional. They run the class smoothly and treat every child with kindness and respect. The community has also been wonderful to be a part of. A Coop preschool is alot of work but is worth it. My family has been incredibly enriched by our Kiddie Kampus experience and I recommend it highly.
Parent #4
Our school allows children to gain independence and confidence in socializing with lots of other kids and adults.
Parent #5
At a traditional school (Montessori or other) children learn data. At a play based school children learn 'to enjoy learning' by actively observing the world around them and by learning to respectfully interact with each other. Play based pre-schools, I believe, are not for parents who want their children to be airtight deposit boxes of information. Certainly, most taught-taught children will outdo most of our school's children at spitting out memorized information. Research does show that by the 5th grade, however play-based taught children are very much engaged and their curiosity is still running strong while the taught child's interest/performance has decreased.
Parent #6
The one problem with cooperative preschools is parents who do not understand the high level of participation needed to be a member of a coop. Every family has to 'pull their weight' for the school to run smoothly. Luckily, we currently have a wonderful group of families who are enthusiastic about our daily explorations and learning. They are also willing to pitch in with running/managing the school and maintaining its policies.
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