The First 5 Alameda County Summer Pre-K program (SPK) is a five-to-six week program for children with no prior preschool or licensed childcare experience. Summer program intends to ready children and their parents for transition to kindergarten through workshops, skills development, and exposure to social situations. The program is offered in 6 Alameda County school districts: Castro Valley, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Oakland, and San Leandro.
The SPK program is designed to provide children with an opportunity to learn in a developmentally appropriate classroom environment and expose them to social experiences and develop various skills necessary for success in kindergarten. Parents and children are introduced to the school setting, easing the transition to kindergarten. Parent workshops are also provided through this program, as are child developmental screenings if a teacher or parent sees a need for them. Every child who participates in F5AC’s SPK program also receives a school backpack filled with essential school supplies necessary upon entering kindergarten.