Alma's Wonderschool

Our Teachers

Hello! I am Alma Galvan, the founder of Alma’s Wonderschool. I have always had a passion for caring for kids, and I started my program 14 years ago, when two of my children were toddlers. I have studied extensively, and I constantly seek out training opportunities to stay up-to-date on Child Development. I participated in the Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) through First 5 of Alameda County, and I am an active partner of Help Me Grow in Alameda County which supports the development, learning and behavior of children birth to five. I have four children, and am proud that the oldest who is now finished with school has also decided to become a teacher.

¡Hola! Soy Alma Galván, la fundadora de Alma’s Wonderschool. Siempre me ha apasionado cuidar a los niños, y comencé mi programa hace 14 años, cuando dos de mis hijos eran niños pequeños. He estudiado mucho y siempre busco oportunidades de capacitación para mantenerme actualizado sobre el desarrollo infantil. Participé en el Sistema de Mejoramiento de Calificación de Calidad (QRIS) a través de First 5 del Condado de Alameda, y participo en Help Me Grow en el Condado de Alameda que apoya el desarrollo, el aprendizaje y el comportamiento de los niños desde el nacimiento hasta los cinco años. Tengo cuatro hijos y me enorgullece que el mayor que haya terminado la escuela también haya decidido convertirse en maestro.

Philosophy

At Alma’s Wonderschool, we believe in tailoring our approach to the unique needs of each child, because every child learns differently, and at their own pace. With support and love from caregivers, we believe all children are capable of learning and thriving.

En Alma’s Wonderschool, creemos en adaptar nuestro enfoque a las necesidades únicas de cada niño, porque cada niño aprende de manera diferente y a su propio ritmo. Con el apoyo y el amor de los cuidadores, creemos que todos los niños son capaces de aprender y prosperar.

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Location

Alma’s Wonderschool is located in a warm, welcoming single family home in Castro Valley. Inside, we’ve designed our care environment with play and learning areas that allow children to explore various developmentally-appropriate activities based on their interests. Children will also spend about half of their time outdoors, where we have an expansive space to run around and play!

Alma’s Wonderschool está ubicada en una cálida y acogedora casa en Castro Valley. En el interior, hemos diseñado nuestro entorno de atención con áreas de juego y aprendizaje que permiten a los niños explorar diversas actividades apropiadas para el desarrollo en función de sus intereses. Los niños también pasarán aproximadamente la mitad de su tiempo al aire libre, ¡donde tenemos un amplio espacio para correr y jugar!

Admissions

Join the Alma’s Wonderschool community in four easy steps:

1. Explore our website

We’ve provided information about our philosophies and offerings to help you decide if our program may be right for your family.

2. Tour our program

Come see what makes Alma’s Wonderschool unique. Please schedule a tour or attend an Open House event.

3. Submit an Enrollment Application

If you would like to enroll, please submit an application. Please note that we require tours for all prospective families. Please do not submit an application if you have not visited the program.

4. Enroll

After reviewing your application, we’ll send an enrollment invitation. Upon accepting your invitation you’ll pay your enrollment fee, fill out enrollment documents and review our Parent Handbook.

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