(updated
23 April 2006)| Finding Childcare | Subsidized Childcare | School-Age Care Programs | Resources |
FINDING CHILDCARE |
Finding quality childcare or after school programs for your children can be difficult, but there are many resources available that will make your search easier. Many families use a resource and referral agency (“R & R”) to locate referrals that are the most current, accurate, and reflect the licensing status of providers.
For San Leandro families, the “4Cs of Alameda County” (Community Childcare Coordinating Council) listed below is the primary referral agency for childcare and after school resources in this area.
There are many other resources available through both 4Cs and other agencies listed under “Resources for Parents and Providers”: information pamphlets, workshops, articles, multilingual caseworkers, and information on eligibility for childcare subsidies. Many of these organizations also have excellent web sites with extensive resources and information, including tips on finding the right provider, preparing your child for childcare, evaluating the “fit” with your provider, and other important related topics.
4Cs
of Alameda County Referral Hours (by phone call only) 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM – M-Wed-Th 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM – T 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM – F |
Non-profit agency providing childcare resource and referral services in southern Alameda County, including free referrals and information about choosing childcare for parents, as well as resources, support and training for childcare providers. |
SUBSIDIZED CHILDCARE |
Subsidized childcare is sometimes available to eligible low-income families. Options for families include center based subsidized care (see listing below) or subsidized care in family day care homes or other parental choices. The agencies listed below will be able to discuss eligibility requirements, availability of subsidized care in your area, and provide more information on your options for the type of care you select.
Information/Referrals for Subsidized Childcare
4Cs of Alameda
County Childcare
Referrals: 510-582-2182 (San Leandro Area) |
Non-profit agency providing childcare resource and referral services in southern Alameda County, including free referrals and information about choosing childcare for parents, as well as resources, support and training for childcare providers. |
Bananas, Inc. |
Nonprofit agency serving northern Alameda County parents and providers, including childcare referrals, multilingual resources and various free or low cost brochures, fact sheets and workshops. Services are offered in many languages including: Amharic & Tigrigna, Cambodian, Chinese, English, French, Laotian, Mien, Spanish, Thai and Vietnamese. |
| Davis Street
Family Resource Center www.davisstreet.org 3081 Teagarden Street San Leandro, CA 94577 510-347-4620 |
Operates four childcare centers in San Leandro. Subsidized childcare may be available through the Alternative Payment Program. Contact the center for more information. |
Center Based Subsidized Care
| Davis Street
Preschool (Ages 2 1/2 - 5) |
1190
Davis Street San Leandro, CA 94577 510-635-KIDS |
| Davis Street
Infant/Toddler Center (Infant – 3 years) |
580
Joaquin Avenue San Leandro, CA 94577 510-352-8708 |
| Davis
Street Preschool @ Garfield Elementary (Pre-K – 5th Grade) |
13050 Aurora Drive San Leandro, CA 94577 510-567-0322 |
| Davis Street
Preschool @ Jefferson Elementary (Pre-K – 5th Grade) |
14311
Lark Street San Leandro, CA 94578 510-483-3637 |
| Davis
Street Preschool @ Roosevelt Elementary (Pre-K – 5th Grade) |
951 Dowling Blvd. San Leandro, CA 94577 510-777-9317 |
Head Start Sites in San Leandro: For more
information on Head Start: |
Head
Start @ Jefferson Elementary Head
Start @ Madison Elementary |
SCHOOL-AGE CARE PROGRAMS |
The programs identified in this section are primarily after school “care” programs that are offered on a daily basis during after school hours. There are also a large number of “enrichment” activities occurring at the individual public school sites in San Leandro and San Lorenzo that are not listed here because they are not available every day. However, you will find many of these other after school activities listed in the YOUTH PROGRAMS section. Most private schools also offer after hours care and should be contacted directly for their service information.
4Cs of Alameda County is, once again, a great source of referrals for after school care programs, including school site programs like Kids Club, center-based after school care, family day care homes close to the school site of your choice, and other resources. Please refer to their web site for hours when their referral phone line is available or see the listing at the beginning of this section.
For preschool age children, please see SCHOOLS for a listing of preschools serving San Leandro and/or check with 4Cs of Alameda County for preschools that meet your individual needs.
Adventure
Time Adventure Time is a before and after school day care program located on elementary school campuses for children in grades Kindergarten through 6, licensed by the State of California Department of Social Services. |
Contact for hours/fees/registration: 800-273-0610 Sites:
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Boys & Girls
Club The Boys and Girls Club of San Leandro invests in the future of youth by providing programs and opportunities which nurture a capacity to become self-sufficient, responsible, and fulfilled members of the community. |
Contact for hours/fees/registration: 510-483-5581 Sites:
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Davis Street
Family Resource Center |
Sites:
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Kids Club
(City of San Leandro) The
Kid’s Club Program is an after-school program designed to
serve 1st through 5th grade students at several school sites in
our community. Our program provides a safe, enriching and exciting
after school experience for your child. |
Contact for hours/fees/registration: 510-577-3462 Sites:
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| Middle School
Programs (San Leandro Unified School District) |
Contact individual schools for hours/fees/registration. Sites:
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St. James Christian
School Extended
Care/Transportation for Students at Roosevelt and Assumption Schools. |
Contact for hours/fees/registration: 510-895-9590 993
Estudillo Avenue |
RESOURCES FOR PROVIDERS AND PARENTS |
Many of the sites listed below have long lists of useful, interesting and entertaining links for both providers and parents – explore and enjoy!
| Alameda County
Child Care Planning Council www.co.alameda.ca.us/childcare/ See
also their “Links” page for advocacy, planning, careers,
government agencies and more. (www.co.alameda.ca.us/childcare/links.shtml) |
Representative advisory and planning group seeking to maximize child care resources in Alameda County. |
4Cs of Alameda
County (Hayward Office) |
Provides multi-lingual childcare resource and referral services in southern Alameda County, including free referrals and information about choosing childcare for parents; and resources, support and training for childcare providers. |
| Baby Zone www.babyzone.com |
Information and links on pregnancy and parenting. |
Bananas, Inc. |
Nonprofit agency serving northern Alameda County parents and providers, including childcare referrals, multilingual resources and various free or low cost brochures, fact sheets and workshops. Services are offered in many languages including: Amharic & Tigrigna, Cambodian, Chinese, English, French, Laotian, Mien, Spanish, Tagalog, Thai and Vietnamese. |
| California
Child Care Resource & Referral Network Toll Free Consumer Education 1-800-543-7793 www.rrnetwork.org/rrnet/index.htm |
Statewide nonprofit providing extensive online resources for parents, providers and childcare professionals, including tips on how to find childcare. |
| California Department
of Social Services Children and Family Services Division 744 P Street Sacramento, CA 95814 916-657-3667 www.childsworld.ca.gov |
Licensing requirements, safety standards, monitoring. |
| Center for the
Child Care Workforce www.ccw.org |
Committed to improving childcare quality by upgrading the compensation, working conditions and training of teachers and care providers. |
| Child Care Law
Center www.childcarelaw.org |
The Child Care Law Center uses legal tools to make high quality, affordable child care available to every child of every age, every family, and every community. |
| Child Care Links Referrals/Administration 925-417-8733 www.childcarelinks.org |
Childcare resource and referrals, advocacy and other services targeting parents and providers in southern and eastern Alameda County, but online resources available to all. |
| Connect for Kids www.connectforkids.org |
Weekly electronic newsletter on issues affecting children, youth and families. |
| Every
Child Counts www.ackids.org |
Information on early care and education. A program of the Alameda County Children & Families Commission. |
National Association
of Child Care Professionals |
The nation's leader among associations serving child care owners, directors, and administrators. |
National Association
for the Education of Young Children |
The nation's largest and most influential organization of early childhood educators and others dedicated to improving the quality of programs for children from birth through third grade. |
| National Child
Care Information Center www.nccic.org |
Clearinghouse of information on childcare funding, technical assistance and links to childcare resources. |
| National Foster Parent Association www.nfpainc.org |
Information and support for foster parents. |
| National
Information Center for Children with Disabilities www.nichcy.org |
Information on disabilities and related issues for families and educators. |
| Net Safe Kids www.nap.edu/netsafekids/ |
Information about protecting children from pornography and sexual predators on the internet. |
| Parenthood.com www.parenthood.com |
Tips and articles for parents. |
| Parents.com www.parents.com |
Parents Magazine online resources and articles for parents. |
| Parents Press www.parentspress.com |
Bay Area newspaper and web site with articles, links and resources for parents, families and kids. |
| Parents without Partners www.parentswithoutpartners.org Hayward Chapter #53 510-357-1768 |
Support group for single parents in and around San Leandro. |
| San Leandro Childcare
Task Force Jeanine Edmond, Chair (510) 347-4620 |
Ad hoc committee of community members, childcare professionals and parents dedicated to expanding access in San Leandro to quality, affordable childcare and before/after school programs. |
| Youth Today www.youthtoday.org |
Newspaper for people working with youth and youth development. |
(updated
23 April 2006)