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Alameda Head Start- College Of Alameda Head Start

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

555 Ralph Appezzato Mem Pkwy, Alameda, CA 94501

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
4/16/2024
Total visits
3

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Alameda Head Start at College of Alameda offers Head Start, Early Head Start, state preschool, and general child care for children from prenatal birth to five years old. The program provides early childhood education with a strength-based approach, plus dental, health, and family support services for enrolled families.

Philosophy
Strength-based approach to supporting child development, school readiness and socialization. Each classroom provides a safe and engaging learning environment that supports the child's physical, cognitive, social and emotional development. A child's individual interests, languages, cultural backgrounds, learning styles and disabilities are taken into account and accommodated.
Ages served
Prenatal birth to five years old

Programs

  • •Head Start
  • •Early Head Start
  • •State Preschool
  • •General Child Care
  • •Home-based program

Highlights

  • ✓No-cost for eligible families
  • ✓Part-day, full-day, and home-based program options
  • ✓Dental, health, and family support services included
  • ✓Referrals for special education, mental and medical health services

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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