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Saint Philip Neri Preschool

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

3108 Van Buren St, Alameda, CA 94501

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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 9/12/2024 (2 total).

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

About this preschool

Saint Philip Neri Preschool is a Catholic preschool through 8th grade school serving the East Bay since 1959. The school emphasizes modern Catholic education with a focus on social-emotional learning, character development, and community engagement.

Philosophy
Students are guided to become responsible, respectful, reverent, and life-long learners who work independently and cooperatively, make moral decisions based on Catholic teachings, and build curiosity for learning.
Ages served
Preschool through 8th grade
Religious
Catholic

Programs

  • •Academics
  • •Athletics
  • •Faith Families
  • •Social-emotional learning curriculum

Highlights

  • ✓Exceptional implementation of social-emotional learning with age-appropriate tools
  • ✓Strong Catholic faith formation and character education integrated throughout
  • ✓Community service opportunities including Kids Against Hunger and Alameda Food Bank
  • ✓Supportive teachers focused on preparing students for high school success

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