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ABC Preschool
1525 Bay Street
Alameda, CA  94501

Tel: (510) 521-6488

Director: Karen Zimmerman
rosaliearceneaux@sbcglobal.net

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Parents: Rate This Preschool Parent Ratings

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

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

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General Approach to Learning

Checked Predominantly teacher-led instruction

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School Philosophy and Mission

Mission: to provide families with a nurturing, enriching environment where their children can achieve their maximum potential in the areas of their intellect, emotional well being, social skills physi...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

6:30-8:30 Arrival, Free play

8:30-8:45 Toileting

8:45-9:15 Project

9:15-9:45 Circle

9:45-10:15 Snack

10:15-11:00 Outside Free play

11:00-11:15 Phonics

11:20-11:...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages From 3 years to
5 years
Days:
Mon 8am - 12:30pm
Tue 8am - 12:30pm
Wed 8am - 12:30pm
Tuition: $3,144/Year

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Key Statistics

Extended day Yes
School year Year round program
Student/teacher ratio8:1
Age cutoff for enrollment2 years

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care


5 days : 8a - 1230p 1/2 day or 8a - 6p full

3 days: 8a - 1230p 1/2 day or 8a - 6p full
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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 $45
Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

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Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

  • Franklin
  • Otis
  • St. Joseph's

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