Peter Pan Academy

Overview

Peter Pan Academy is an early childhood center in Alameda serving children from six weeks through five years. The program offers full‑day care with a play‑based early learning focus.

Approach and curriculum

The center uses a play‑based curriculum that balances child‑directed and teacher‑directed activities. Daily lessons and hands‑on learning are provided across language arts, science, art, music/movement, math, dramatic play, sensory, and perceptual motor skills; families receive monthly newsletters and weekly lesson plans.

Facilities and staff

Facilities include child‑scaled sinks and toilets and outdoor play areas; play structures and toys are selected to meet California licensing requirements. Leadership and teaching staff include individuals with associate and bachelor’s degrees in early childhood education.

Meals, policies and enrichment

Families provide two snacks and a packed lunch; a chef‑prepared daily lunch option is offered.
Parents supply items needed for infants (baby food, prepared bottles, diapers, wipes, crib sheet, blanket, extra clothing, sunscreen, etc.).
Periodic enrichment visitors are used to enhance the program (examples listed include music/movement and petting‑zoo style visits).
License numbers shown for the Mecartney location include: 013419457 (Infant) and 013419405 (Preschool).

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Meals, policies and enrichment

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