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Alameda, CA
Alameda Headstart
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Telephone: (510) 865-4500
Contact Info
Alameda Headstart
2325 Clement Avenue
Alameda, CA
94501
Tel:
(510) 865-4500
Fax:
(510) 865-1930
Director:
Kim Wong
kwong@xanthos.org
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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School Philosophy and Mission
Vision: To advance education, wellness and quality of life for children and their families in the community of Alameda.
Mission: Alameda Head Start dedicates its services to:
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
* Breakfast
* Circle time
* Free play
* Outside play
* Lunch
* Nap (for full days)
* Snack
* Free play
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
2 years
9 months
to 4 years 11 months |
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| Mon 8:00am - 5:00pm | |
| Tue 8:00am - 5:00pm | |
| Wed 8:00am - 5:00pm | |
| Thu 8:00am - 5:00pm | |
| Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 222 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 10:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 9 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Closing times vary by location. Please contact office for details.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.) |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | Free |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on low-income priority for students with disabilities. preference given to 4 year-olds. |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- All Alameda public elementary schools
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