A Special Place Child Care Center
A Project of Emergency Shelter Program, Inc.
27305 Huntwood Avenue
Hayward, CA 94544
Tel: (510) 782-6635     Fax: (510) 782-6041

WHO WE ARE...

A SPECIAL PLACE is a licensed non-profit child care center serving preschool age. We celebrate the uniqueness of each family and take pride in our cultural and racial diversity.

A SPECIAL PLACE has a preschool program serving children 2 1/2 through 5 years of age.

A SPECIAL PLACE is a project of Emergency Shelter Program, Inc. Emergency Shelter Program, established in 1972, serves the needs of homeless and abused women and their children by providing shelter, meals, and supportive services. For more information regarding the Emergency Shelter Program, call: (510) 581-5626 (Administrative Office) or (510) 786-1246 (Crisis Hotline).

WE OFFER...

A MEANINGFUL CURRICULUM
Preschoolers - We provide learning centers and motivational activities that build important foundations for future reading and other academic skills.

A PROFESSIONAL STAFF
Teachers are carefully selected for their educational background, teaching experience and sensitivity. We recognize that appropriate play experiences and quality of caregivers' responses contribute to the physical, social, emotional, creative and intellectual development of the child.

LOW TEACHER-CHILD RATIO
With seven preschool children to one staff person, individual needs of young children can be met in a group setting.

HOW TO ENROLL
Come visit A SPECIAL PLACE.
Call (510) 782-6635 to schedule an appointment.

A SPECIAL PLACE is located at 27305 Huntwood Avenue, in South Hayward.

During your visit, you can tour the facilities, meet teachers, and pick up an enrollment packet.

Fees for A SPECIAL PLACE are for preschool care per week. (Fees subject to change.)

A SPECIAL PLACE is open year-round, excluding holidays, from 6:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Nutritious morning and afternoon snacks are provided, as well as milk and/or juice.

Parents provide lunch, diapers, and wipes.

Preschoolers have a flexible planned daily schedule.

PARENTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME.