Tiny Tots (3 to 5 Yrs, Pre-K) - Winter Session

 


ARPD PROGRAMS FOLLOW ALL STATE AND COUNTY HEALTH PROTOCOLS

 2024 Winter Small Frys/Tiny Tots    

The Alameda Recreation and Park Department's Preschool offers a recreational program for children ages 3 to 5 years old (Pre-Kindergarteners entering Kindergarten the following fall).  We follow the 4 basic building blocks of school readiness:  Self-Care & Motor Skills, Self-Regulation & Social Expression, and finally K-Academics.

How Do We Register?

PLEASE NOTE:  2023 Fall Session Students have priority registration for the 2024 Winter Small Frys and Tiny Tots Session.

New Students may register for any available spaces for the 2024 Winter Session starting on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2023.

Online Registration  is now closed.

However, for sites that still have openings, you may still sign up by contacting Adele Hope, Program Coordinator, at ahope@alamedaca.gov

E-Mail all information with payment to:  arpd@alamedaca.gov
Mail all information 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.
  • 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.

 

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!
Please email your child's proof of age to:  
arpd@alamedaca.gov OR ahope@alamedaca.gov

Activities Include: 

Arts & Crafts

Storytelling
Games
Cooking
Music
Motor Fitness
Outside Play

Starts on Monday, January 8 and ends on Friday, April 5, 2024 (12 Weeks) - No class on January 15, February 19-23, 2024

SMALL FRY CLASSES - 3 Years to 3 Years, 11 Months
Day Location Class #
2 Days: Tuesday / Thursday McKinley 23824
2 Days: Tuesday / Thursday Godfrey 23825
3 Days: Monday / Wednesday / Friday Godfrey 23826
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 23827
3 Days: Monday / Wednesday / Friday Leydecker 23828
2 Days: Tuesday / Thursday Leydecker 23829
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 23830
2 Days: Tuesday / Thursday Woodstock 23831
You can combine the Tue/Thurs Woodstock Class with the Mon/Wed/Fri Woodstock Class
9:00 am to 12:00 noon 
Please do not 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/Week (Tuesdays & Thursdays)

  • Full Payment - $594.00
  • Two Payments - $312.00 each
  • Three Payments - $208.00 each 
 3 Days/Week (Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays)
  • Full Payment - $891.00
  • Two Payments - $460.50 each
  • Three Payments - $307.00 each
To set up a payment plan (2 or 3 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
281 Beach Road, Bay Farm Island
McKINLEY CENTER
2165 Buena Vista Ave
WOODSTOCK CENTER
355 Cypress Street