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Alameda, CA
Home Sweet Home
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Telephone: (510)-748-4314 ext. 303 · Website: www.AlternativesInAction.org
Contact Info
Home Sweet Home
2750 Todd Street
Alameda, CA
94501
www.AlternativesInAction.org
Tel:
(510)-748-4314 ext. 303
Fax:
(510) 748-4326
Director:
Kandra Rivers
krivers@alternativesinaction.org
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Parent Ratings
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General Approach to Learning
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Reggio-Emilia |
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School Philosophy and Mission
HOME Sweet HOME Mission: The mission of the Home Sweet Home Child Care Center is to provide a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for the children. We are committed to recognizing the indiv...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Free choice during drop off
Morning snack
Circle time
Project time
Outdoor/Garden time
Lunch
Story-time
Nap or Rest-time
Music and Movement time
Afternoon snack
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
2 years
to 5 years 60 months |
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| Mon 7:30am - 6pm | |
| Tue 7:30am - 6pm | |
| Tuition: | $5,700/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | No |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 15 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 7:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Families can select 2-5 full days.
FULL DAY PROGRAM (all ages) 7:30 am-6:00 pm
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.), after a face-to-face meeting at the school |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $25 |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Lum
- Franklin
- Paden
- Rising Star
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