Tiny Tots (3 Years to Pre-Kindergarten) - Fall Session

2024 Fall Tiny Tots Splash

 

The Alameda Recreation and Park Department's Preschool offers a recreation based program for children ages 3 years to Pre-Kindergarteners (entering Kindergarten Fall 2025).

ARPD follows the Four Basic building blocks of school readiness pyramid as designed by First 5 of California which includes the following:  Self-Care & Motor Skills, Self-Regulation, Social Expression and finally Academics.

ARPD is a viable choice for families in Alameda including those families who have chosen to home school their children.  Participation is this program will help develop strong social skills and expressions.

Small Fry Classes are open to those who are 3 years to 3 years, 11 months

Tiny Tot Classes are open to those who are 4 Years to Pre-Kindergarteners entering Kindergarten Fall 2025

Combination Classes for 3 Years to Pre-Kindergarten will be held at Woodstock Park for the 2024 Fall Session.  Siblings may attend these classes together if they are 3 Years to Pre-Kindergarten.  Please note that we are not able to offer Combination classes at other sites.

ARPD Programs follow all County and State Health protocols.

How Do We Register?

REGISTRATION FOR 2024 FALL SESSION BEGINS ONLINE, IN-PERSON OR BY MAIL ON THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2024
Register Online
EMAIL your completed registration form, proof of your child's age and credit card # to:  arpd@alamedaca.gov
MAIL or DROP OFF your completed registration form, proof of your child's age and payment to the ARPD Main Office, 2226 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
Fax and Phone Registrations are not accepted
If your Fall Tiny Tot site is full, we encourage you to add your child's name to the waiting list.  Just complete a registration form and email it to:  arpd@alamedaca.gov and we can assist you with this.  You can also add your child to the waiting list through our online registration system as well.  Should a spot open up, we will contact parents from the waiting list.

Please provide details regarding your child's medical needs and/or any physical, emotional or developmental disabilities he/she may have.

Safety is of the utmost importance for all ARPD participants.  Providing ARPD with this information is necessary so that we may determine if and how we can safely support your child.  Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis with a Program Supervisor.

  • There is a $1 per minute late fee per child for every minute you are late picking up your child from the program - payable that day
  • No credits, refunds or make-ups given when your child is absent from the program
  • ID required with child is picked up
  • Dress your child appropriately for outdoor activities.  All children need to wear socks and closed-toed shoes.
  • Bring a water bottle to class
  • A snack is provided in class.  If your child has a food allergy, please provide a snack for your child in a bag with child's name on it.
All Children Must Be:
Correct Age On The First Day Of Class
Completely Potty-Trained
Able To Attend To Their Own Personal Needs To The Best Of Their Ability
Able To Separate From Their Parents And Parent From Child

PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION FOR ALL RETURNING AND NEW STUDENTS  - NO EXCEPTIONS!  Please email proof to Adele Hope, Program Coordinator at: ahope@alamedaca.gov or arpd@alamedaca.gov

Activities will include a variety of: 
Arts & Crafts
Storytelling
Games
Music
Motor Fitness
Outside Play and More!
2024 FALL SESSION DATES (14 Weeks): 
Tuesday, September 3 to Friday, December 13, 2024
No Classes on:  November 11, 25-29, 2024

PROGRAM HOURS:

  • Morning Classes:  9:00 am to 12:00 noon
  • Afternoon McKinley Class:  12:00 noon to 3:00 pm
Godfrey Park, 281 Beach Road, Bay Farm Island 
Leydecker Park, 3221 Mecartney Road, Bay Farm Island
McKinley Park, 2165 Buena Vista Avenue
Woodstock Park, 355 Cypress Street
 SMALL FRY CLASSES - 3 Years to 3 Years, 11 Months
 Day  Time Location Class #
 2 Days (Tue/Thu) 9:00 am to 12:00 noon Godfrey Park 24849
 3 Days (Mon/Wed/Fri) 9:00 am to 12:00 noon Godfrey Park 24847
 2 Days (Tue/Thu) 9:00 am to 12:00 noon McKinley Park  24857
For 5 Days/Week, combine the Mon/Wed/Fri Godfrey Class with a Small Fry Tues/Thurs Class
 TINY TOT CLASSES - 4 Years to Pre-Kindergarten (entering Kindergarten Fall 2025)
 Day Time   Location  Class #
3 Days (Mon/Wed/Fri) 9:00 am to 12:00 noon  Leydecker Park 24853
2 Days (Tue/Thu) 9:00 am to 12:00 noon Leydecker Park 24854
3 Days (Mon/Wed/Fri) 9:00 am to 12:00 noon  McKinley Park  24855
3 Days (Mon/Wed/Fri) 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm McKinley Park   24856
 You can combine the Tue/Thu Leydecker Class with a Mon/Wed/Fri Tiny Tot Class
 COMBINATION CLASSES - 3 Years to Pre-Kindergarten (entering Kindergarten in Fall 2025)
 Day  Time  Location Class #
 3 Days (Mon/Wed/Fri) 9:00 am to 12:00 noon  Woodstock Park 24858
 2 Days (Tue/Thu) 9:00 am to 12:00 noon  Woodstock Park 24860
Siblings may attend this class together as long as they are 3 Years to Pre-Kindergarten.  Please note that we are not able to offer Combination classes at other sites

If you choose to register online, you must make a full payment.

If you wish to set up a payment plan (2, 3 or 4 payments), please email your completed Registration Form, your child's proof of age and credit card # to arpd@alamedaca.gov. The first installment payment is due at the time of registration. Contact ARPD Staff know if you would like to set up auto payments on your credit card.

2 DAYS (Tuesday/Thursday)

Full Payment:  $756.00
Two Payments:  $393.00 each
Three Payments:  $262 each
Four Payments:  $196.50 each

3 DAYS (Monday/Wednesday/Friday)

Full Payment:  $1,134.00
Two Payments:  $582.00 each
Three Payments:  $388.00 each
Four Payments:  $291.00 each

Contact Adele Hope, Program Coordinator at (510) 747-7553 or email:  ahope@alamedaca.gov