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Alameda, CA
Home Sweet Home
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Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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Telephone: (510)-748-4314 ext. 303 · Website: www.AlternativesInAction.org
Basic Stats
| Total enrollment | 15 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 7:1 |
| Established | 2001 |
| Average tenure for teachers | 3 yrs. |
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| - Bachelors | 75% |
| - Masters | 25% |
| - Teaching credentials | 100% | - CPR | 100% |
| - First aid | 100% |
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Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.5) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Outside play equipment |
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Transportation
- Parents bring their children to and from school
- Located close to public transportation
Dropoff Procedure
- Parents walk their child into the classroom
- 7:30 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child
Late Pickup Policy: Late charge: $15 for 1-15 minutes late and additional $15 for every other 15 minutes late.
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Features of the Preschool
| Provide a third year | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) | 
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| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) | |
| Music room | |
| Art room |
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| Library |
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| Meeting space for parents/staff |
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| Playground |
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Accreditation, Membership & Awards
| Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children | No |
Other Memberships
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NAEYC and CAEYC Membership |
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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?
We are part of a larger organization, Alternatives in Action, which was founded as a youth development organization.
In February 2001, a group of experts in the field of early care and education and a cohort of high-school students who were interested in going into the field and/or giving back to their community by caring for young children designed and built HOME Sweet HOME.
Today, youth who choose to apply to the program volunteer in the classroom and provide supervised support to the children, including one-on-one support, setting up the environment and activities, leading activities with children, and generally supporting staff.
These youth receive formal training on child development, ages and stages, and developmentally appropriate practices with young children. Youth annually present to the parents what they have learned and how they have been engaged in the program and the lives of the young children.
This aspect of our program has proven to be very beneficial to the children, youth, and staff alike.
Please contact the director if you have any other questions regarding this supportive and exciting aspect of our program.
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