Small Frys & Tiny Tots (3 to 5 Yrs, Pre-K) - Spring Session

2024 Spring Small Frys And Tiny Tots

The Alameda Recreation and Park Department's Preschool offers a recreational program for children ages 3 to 5 years old (Pre-Kindergarten). 
This program has been serving the City of Alameda for over 50 years and is a great opportunity for your child to develop their social skills while possibly making lifelong friends.  Come join us as we use a variety of tools to help your child learn about the world around them through ABC's, numbers, colors, and shapes.  Every day will bring a new day of discovery.

How Do We Register?

Students currently enrolled in the 2024 Winter Session have priority registration for the 2024 Spring Session.

New Student Registration begins on THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2024 for any available spaces.

  • Online Registration for New Students will open on Thursday, March 28, 2024 for any available spaces
  • E-Mail completed Small Fry/Tiny Tot Registration Form with Payment to:  arpd@alamedaca.gov
  • Mail completed Small Fry/Tiny Tot Registration Form with payment to:   Alameda Recreation and Park Department, 2226 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501
  • FAX and Phone Registration are not available for this program
QUESTIONS?  Contact Adele Hope, Program Coordinator at (510) 747-7553 or email:  ahope@alamedaca.gov
Attention Parents/Guardians: 
 I.D. REQUIRED WHEN CHILD IS PICKED UP.  All children must be signed out by an Authorized Person each day
 Masks are recommended
 Be sure your child is dressed appropriately for outdoor activities
 Please have your child bring a water bottle to class.
NO BACKPACKS.  If you wish to pack the “just in case” clothes, put them in a plastic bag with child’s name clearly written on bag.  They will be kept for the session.
If you prefer to provide your child with his/her own snack, place it in a plastic bag with his/her name clearly written on bag.  Otherwise we will provide a snack. We will be following the health code rules in handling food safely.
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.

ARPD Programs follow all State and County Health Protocols

All children must be:

  • Correct age on the first day of class
  • Completely potty-trained
  • Able to attend to their own personal needs to 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!  Email your child's proof of age to arpd@alamedaca.gov OR ahope @alamedaca.gov
Activities Include: 
Arts & Crafts  Music
Storytelling  Motor Fitness
Games Outside Play 

Monday, April 15 to Friday, May 31, 2024 (7 Weeks)
N
O CLASS ON MONDAY, MAY 27, 2024

SMALL FRY CLASSES - 3 Years to 3 Years, 11 Months
 Day Location Class #
 2 Days:  Tuesday / Thursday McKinley  23832
 2 Days:  Tuesday / Thursday Godfrey 23833
 3 Days:  Monday / Wednesday / Friday Godfrey 23834
You can combine the Mon/Wed/Fri Godfrey Class with a Tues/Thurs Small Fry Class
TINY TOT CLASSES - 4 Years to 5 Years, Pre-Kindergarten
 Day Location Class #
 3 Days:  Monday / Wednesday / Friday McKinley 23835
 3 Days:  Monday / Wednesday / Friday Leydecker 23836
 2 Days:  Tuesday / Thursday Leydecker 23837
You can combine the Tue/Thurs Leydecker Class with a Mon/Wed/Fri Tiny Tot Class
COMBINATION CLASSES - 3 Years to  5 Years, Pre-Kindergarten
Siblings can attend this class together as long as they are 3 to 5 years old.  Please note that we are not able to offer Combination classes at other sites 
 Day Location Class #
 3 Days:  Mon / Wed / Fri Woodstock 23838
 2 Days:  Tuesday / Thursday Woodstock 23839

 

9:00 am to 12:00 noon 
Don't be late picking up your child as there is a $1 per minute late fee charged for every minute you are late picking up your child - payable that day

2 DAYS (Tuesday / Thursday)

Full Payment:  $364
Two Payments:  $197 each 

3 DAYS (Monday / Wednesday / Friday)

Full Payment:  $546
Two Payments:  $288 each

To set up a payment plan (2 payments), please email registration form 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.
No credits, refunds or make-ups given when your child is absent from the program
GODFREY CENTER
281 Beach Road, Bay Farm Island 
LEYDECKER CENTER
3221 Mccartney Road, Bay Farm Island
McKINLEY CENTER
2165 Buena Vista Avenue
WOODSTOCK CENTER
355 Cypress Street