Alameda Kids Resource Directory
Agency name:
Oakland Parks, Recreation and Youth Development
Program name:
Pre-K Play at Carmen Flores!
Program Last Updated: 05/20/2024
This information has not been updated in 90 days. Please check with this agency to see if any changes have occured to this program information
Program Start Date: 03/06/2019 | Program End Date: 12/31/2027
Program AKA (also known as): Sandboxes to Empowerment
Program Description: Join our FREE playgroup at Willie Keyes Recreation Center for Oakland Residents. We offer fun, developmentally appropriate activities and learning experiences that prepare children and families for structured school environments. Our weekly playgroups offer circle time, arts and crafts, free play, snack, monthly yoga/movement class, field trips, story time and much more. Our FREE playgroups are for children ages 0-5 and their parent/caregiver. Drop-in and join us, we are always accepting new participants. This program is funded by OFCY and City of Oakland, paperwork to be completed on first visit. There are no income requirements. Languages: English and Spanish. Please email with any questions: playgroups.opr@gmail.com Willie Keyes Recreations center is located at 1637 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA 94601. Playgroups are Tuesday and Thursday 930am-1230pm. You are welcome to come in later and attend for the duration of time that works best for you and your little one(s).
General Comments: We always accept new participants!
Service Address: Carmen Flores Recreational Center, 1637 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA 94601
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Program Contact(s):
- Name: Tia Gusman
Title: Program Director
Phone: (510) 615-5959
Address: 9161 Edes Ave Oakland, CA 94603
Ages Served:
- 0 months - 12 months
- 12 months - 18 months
- 18 months - 24 months
- 2 years - 3 years
- 3 years - 4 years
- 4 years - 5 years
- Adults
Total possible number of openings: unlimited
Number of openings remaining: unlimited
Requirements:
- Age
Services:
- Story times and literacy
- Social skills groups
- Recreational activities & programs
- Playgroups
- Fun things to do with your family
Location Type:
- Center-based
- Agency-based
Participants:
- Both children and parents/caregivers
Languages:
- English
- Spanish
Genders served:
- Female
- Male
- Trans
Type of cost:
- No Fee
Cost Fee: 0
Disabilities Served:
- Developmental
- Hearing
- Mental/Emotional
- Physical
- Visual
Target Group: Young children up to age 5 and their parents/caregivers.
| Program Operating Hours | Start Time - End Time |
| Monday | |
| Tuesday | 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Wednesday | |
| Thursday | 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Friday | |
| Saturday | |
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Required documentation:
Other Required documentation: completion of form at center
Intake Procedure:
- Walk-in
- Appointments Accepted, not required
