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FOUR LOCATIONS!


Our Newest Location 
Menlo Park 415-664-8080


San Francisco Locations
Junipero Serra |
415-886-2865 
Stonecrest |
415-741-1085

Novato  | 415-742-8211

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FOUR LOCATIONS IN THE BAY AREA!


Peninsula Location
201 Ravenswood Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025

415-664-8080


San Francisco Location(s)
175 Junipero Serra Blvd, San Francisco 94127   

415-886-2865 


300 Stonecrest Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132

(btw 19th ave and Junipero Serra Blvd)  

415-741-1085


Marin Location

1461 S Novato Blvd, Novato, CA 94947

(Novato) | 415-742-8211


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Importance and Benefits of Enrolling Your Children in Preschool Programs

Children grow up quickly and the age where they can begin attending preschool arrives sooner than many parents expect. Then, they must ask themselves whether they want to transfer their child from daycare to a preschool program. Some parents worry about sending their three or four-year-old child to preschool because of how young they still are, but not to worry! Preschool programs provide multiple benefits for you and your child, including:


· Nurtures Social and Emotional Development: In the early years, kids learn a lot of various skills and information about themselves and others. As they play with other kids and learn more about how to communicate and interact with one another, they develop strong social development skills. Preschool also helps to nurture healthy emotional development as kids learn how to share, communicate their needs to other people aside from their parents, and more!


· Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten: Preschool is a helpful transition period between daycare and kindergarten because it can ease them into the structure of a standard school day. This is also helpful for parents to reaccustom themselves with not having their child at home all the time.


· Teaches Your Child How to Follow Instructions: Following direction and listening attentively are two skills that are crucial to learn early on in life, and preschool helps to start the learning process.


· Encourage Curiosity and Build Their Imagination: Creativity stems from nurturing a child’s curious nature and imagination, which preschool is a safe environment for your child to learn. Arts and crafts help to define their fine motor skills.


· Physical Development: Being able to play outdoors and with other children helps to foster your child’s physical development and strength, as well as their motor skills through running, jumping, and other activities.


· Encourages Children to Make Choices and Care for Themselves: Although children are in a safe environment while attending preschool, they can make small choices that encourages a sense of independence and individuality, which can help boost their self-esteem and confidence as they grow up.

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Wondering when to introduce solid foods to your infant? Click here to read our blog about how and when to introduce your infant to solid foods!
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Alpha Kids Academy is a preschool serving the Novato, Menlo Park, and San Francisco, CA areas. Click here to learn more about how to prepare your child for preschool!
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Keeping preschoolers active and reading in the summer can significantly improve their education. Click here to learn more! At Alpha Kids Academy, we offer daycare and preschool programs!
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Click here to learn the various benefits of childcare services. At Alpha Kids Academy, we welcome children from San Francisco, Novato, Menlo Park, CA, and beyond!
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