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Alameda, CA
Peek-A-Boo Preschool

Three and Half Stars

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

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Telephone: (510) 522-5539  · Website: www.peekaboopreschool.com

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Peek-A-Boo Preschool
3112 Windsor Drive
Alameda, CA  94501

www.peekaboopreschool.com

Tel: (510) 522-5539

Director: Jan Howard
janhoward@alamedanet.net

Source: This information was provided by the director This information was provided by parents This information was compiled by Savvy Source

Parents: Rate This Preschool Parent Ratings

Quality of teaching
Four Stars
Development of social skills and work habits
Three and Half Stars
Home-school connection
Three and Half Stars
Discipline
Four And Half Stars
Facilities
Four Stars
Health
Four And Half Stars
Safety
Four And Half Stars
Handling of separation
Four Stars

Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 6
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes

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General Approach to Learning

Checked Play-based with some structure

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School Philosophy and Mission

Our program reflects the philosophy that preschool years are for FUN and for a great deal of LEARNING and DISCOVERY.

Growth is a sequential and orderly process through predictable stages of devel...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

7:30 'Play based' activity centers

8:30 Creative Arts and Crafts

9:00 Snack time
'Developmental' approach to Reading, Writing, and Math readiness. Fun filled outside play...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages From 2 years to
5 years
Days:
Mon 7:30am - 6:00pm
Tue 7:30am - 6:00pm
Wed 7:30am - 6:00pm
Thu 7:30am - 6:00pm
Fri 7:30am - 6:00pm
Tuition: $820/Month

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Key Statistics

Extended day Yes
School year Year round program
Total enrollment 12
Student/teacher ratio6:1
Age cutoff for enrollment2 years

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care


FT = 7:30am to 6:00pm
4 days - $708
3 days - $646
2 days - $526
Add a day rate - $75

PT = 7:30am to 12:00
4 days - $608
3 days - $512
2 days - $450
Add a day rate - $55

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Application Information

Applications accepted After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.)
Wait listYes
Deadline for applicationsRolling
Application Information Free
Acceptance criteria: Selective based on maturity of child

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Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

  • Edison
  • Otis
  • Franklin
  • Lum
  • Beacon

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