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Alameda, CA
Fuzzy Caterpillar Preschool
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Telephone: (510) 769-1724 · Website: www.fuzzycaterpillarpreschool.com
Basic Stats
| Total enrollment | 40 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 8:1 |
| Established | 2006 |
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| - Teaching credentials | 100% | - CPR | 100% |
| - First aid | 100% |
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Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (5.0) |
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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
- 7:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child
Late Pickup Policy: $1/minute late fee after 6:00 p.m.
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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 |
| 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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| Science/Computer |
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| Playground |
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Accreditation, Membership & Awards
| Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children | No |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Great school, great teachers, family friendly, lots of fresh ideas,
cant say enough good things about this school... Love it!!!!
Parent #2
As a former preschool teacher and R.N. I was very particular about where our daughters would attend preschool. My husband and I researched a number of schools before deciding Fuzzy Caterpillar was the one! When my daughter first attended preschool she was very, very shy. At 4 years old this was her first time away from Mom and Dad. But the fact that children of different ages interact with each other made her feel helpful and grown-up. She really blossomed at this school. We love the diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds of the teachers. Our daughters felt special at this school and you can tell that all the kids are made to feel like they are #1 in their teachers' eyes. Pre-K time is substantial and the children are taught that "mistakes" are an expected and acceptable part of the learning process. The "homework" was fun and always age appropriate. Her Kindergarten teacher was impressed with the knowledge base of kids that graduated from "Fuzzy." I could write pages and pages about how wonderful Fuzzy Caterpillar is. But hurry over and see for yourself!
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