Alameda Recreation and Parks Preschools - Alameda, CA

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Contact Info

Alameda Recreation and Parks Preschools
2226 Santa Clara Avenue
Alameda, CA  94501
www.ci.alameda.ca.us/arpd


Tel: (510) 747-7529
Fax: (510) 747-7566

Director: Adele Hope
arpd@ci.alameda.ca.us

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General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Check Mark Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia
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Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Five Stars
Quality of teaching Three and Half Stars
Development of social skills and work habits Four Stars
Home-school connection Three Stars
Discipline Three and Half Stars
Health Three Stars
Safety Three Stars
Handling of separation Four Stars
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Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

School Philosophy and Mission

Our philosophy is to provide a fun filled program designed to stimulate children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth in a positive atmosphere.

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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Circle time - calendar, music

Activities - arts & crafts, free play, puzzles, games, etc.

Circle time- story snack park play home
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Application Information

Applications accepted By lottery
Wait list No
Deadline for applications August 15
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Key Statistics

Student/teacher ratio 8:1
Age cutoff for enrollment 3 years
Extended day No

School year

09/2008 - 05/2009

Summer Program

06/2008 - 07/2008

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Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Edison, Amelia Earhart, Otis

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes


Classes are offered in12 week sessions. All classes are part-time.

Small Fry class is for 3 year olds,
3 days MWF and 2 days TTh options available.

Tiny Tot class is for 4-5 year olds, 3 days... More >

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages: From 3 years to
3 years 11 months
Days: Mon 9:00am - 12:00pm
Wed 9:00am - 12:00pm
Fri 9:00am - 12:00pm
Tuition: $36/Week
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Additional Application Information

Application fee: Free

Acceptance criteria: Lottery - parents are asked to list three sites they would like their child to attend. If a child does not get into their first choice, they are placed into their next choice and added to the waiting list for the first choice

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