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Small Size Big Mind is a year‑round infant care and preschool in Alameda, California, serving children from birth through about six years. The program emphasizes social‑emotional learning and hands‑on, play‑based approaches and operates multiple campus locations including a campus at 2001 Santa Clara Avenue.
Small Size Big Mind provides year‑round early care and preschool for very young children through early elementary transition, describing itself as a neighborhood community school on the bay in Alameda. The program emphasizes social and emotional learning alongside hands‑on, creative activities.
The curriculum uses a hands‑on, play‑based approach intended to foster independence, imagination, problem solving and social skills. A Transitional Kindergarten‑style option is offered to support kindergarten readiness and is led by a kindergarten teacher aligned with district standards.
Staff are described as early childhood teachers with training in early childhood development; the site notes a long‑tenured staff and qualifications including CPR/First Aid and emergency preparedness. Enrichment offerings include weekly nature walks, regular visits to neighborhood parks and playgrounds, summer workshops (for example petting zoo and science activities), and visiting instructors for music, art and sports.
An optional transitional kindergarten‑style program led by a kindergarten teacher to support kindergarten readiness through focused activities such as phonics, writing, counting and increased attention and task completion.
A nurturing infant program providing individualized care, safe exploration, group activities for social and emotional development, and consistent caregivers to support bonding and growth.
A preschool classroom that emphasizes independent work and group collaboration, decision making, communication skills and a balance of child‑initiated and teacher‑directed activities.
A mixed‑age classroom that supports peer teaching and broad social interactions, focusing on creative thought, self‑initiative and social development for younger children.
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