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Berkeley, CA
Berkeley-Albany Headstart
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Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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neighborhood: Berkeley West · Telephone: (510) 848-9092 · Website: www.baymca.org
Basic Stats
| Total enrollment | 388 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 8:1 |
| Established | 1972 |
| Average tenure for teachers | 5 yrs. |
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| - Bachelors | 50% |
| - 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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| 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
- 7:30 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child
Late Pickup Policy: Warning, meeting with staff to arrange schedules, identify any support needed. We cannot charge our families penalty fees.
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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 | Yes |
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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) | 
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| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) | |
| Music room | |
| Art room | |
| Library | |
| Playground |
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Accreditation, Membership & Awards
| Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children | No |
Other Accreditations |
Not accredited but must meet Head Start Performance Standards and Title 5 standards of CA Education Code. |
Other Memberships
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National Association for the Education of Young Children; CA Head Start Association; CA Child Development Administrators Association (CCDAA) |
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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?
Parents/families know their child best. Families should look for a match between the classroom/program and the child. They should look for a program that matches their values regarding child rearing practices and how well the program will meet their child's pre-academic needs.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Great teachers - hard to work with administration.
Parent #2
I am very satisfied.
Parent #3
I think it is great. Wonderful people and staff. They are always working to make it better. We do need more parent participation.
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