Parent communities in Alameda

Alameda Head Start

Free preschool program for income-qualifying families.

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Amelia Earhart Elementary School

TK-5 public school on the North side. Aviation-themed campus.

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Bay Farm Elementary PTA

6 families

Bay Farm Elementary School

TK-5 public school on Bay Farm Island. Active PTA with regular family events.

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Edison Elementary School

TK-5 public school in the Fernside neighborhood serving approximately 450 students. Edison is known for its strong community involvement, dual-language immersion program, and active PTA that organizes monthly family events, school carnivals, and community service projects. The school emphasizes project-based learning with a focus on STEM and the arts.

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Island Cooperative Nursery School

Parent cooperative preschool since 1955. Play-based curriculum.

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Lincoln Middle School

Grades 6-8 public school. Band, orchestra, athletics, enrichment.

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Love Elementary School

TK-5 public school in the West End. Arts-integrated curriculum.

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Lum Elementary School

TK-5 public school. Diverse community and garden-based learning.

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Maya Lin School

TK-5 public school, formerly Frank Otis Elementary. Renamed in 2022.

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Paden Elementary School

TK-5 public school in the East End. Focus on social-emotional learning.

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Rising Star Montessori

Montessori preschool serving ages 2-6. Child-led learning.

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Ruby Bridges Elementary School

TK-5 public school, formerly Henry Haight Elementary.

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Wood Middle School

Grades 6-8 public school. Strong performing arts and technology.

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Alameda Free Library - Bay Farm

Bay Farm Island branch. Bilingual storytimes and craft programs.

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Alameda Free Library - Main

Main branch. Weekly storytime, summer reading, children's room.

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Alameda Free Library - West End

West End branch with toddler storytimes and LEGO club.

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Alameda Gymnastics Club

Recreational and competitive gymnastics for ages 3+.

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Alameda Kids Art Studio

Drop-in and scheduled art classes for ages 3-12.

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Alameda Little League

Youth baseball and softball for ages 4-12. 900+ kids each year.

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Alameda Martial Arts

Karate, judo, and taekwondo for kids ages 4+.

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Alameda Music Academy

Group and private music lessons for kids. Annual recitals.

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Alameda Park Playgroup

6 families

Alameda Soccer Club

Recreational and competitive youth soccer for ages 5-18.

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Alameda Soccer Kids

6 families

Alameda Youth Basketball

Recreational and competitive basketball for K-8.

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Island City Swimming

Year-round competitive and recreational swim team.

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Alameda Island Parents

6 families

Alameda Park Parents

3 families

Bronze Coast Parents

Families along the Bronze Coast, between Park and Grand.

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Downtown Alameda Families

Families in the Park Street and downtown area.

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East End Families

Families in the East End, east of Grand Street.

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Fernside Families

Parents in the Fernside neighborhood, east of High Street.

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Gold Coast Parents

Families along the Gold Coast Victorian waterfront.

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Harbor Bay Families

Families on Bay Farm Island and Harbor Bay.

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South Shore Parents

Families along south shore. Near Crown Beach and bay trail.

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West Alameda Parents

Families in West Alameda, west of Webster St.

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510 Families

East Bay family resource hub. Events calendar and activity guides.

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Alameda Babysitting Co-op

Trade babysitting hours with trusted island families.

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Alameda Dads

Dads on the island connecting for weekend playdates and cookouts.

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Alameda Family Collective

501(c)3 nonprofit connecting Alameda families. Playdates, support groups, workshops.

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Alameda Homeschool Network

Homeschooling families. Co-op learning, field trips, social meetups.

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Alameda Mamas

Birth-year Facebook groups for Alameda moms. Connect with same-age kids.

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Alameda New Moms

First-time and new moms. Stroller walks, coffee meetups, support.

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Alameda Parent Swap

Buy, sell, and trade kids clothes, toys, and gear locally.

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Alameda Parents Group

Active Facebook group for Alameda parents. School discussions, tips, events.

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Alameda Peeps

20,000+ member community since 2010. Recommendations, local news, neighbor connections.

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Alameda Special Needs Parents

Support for parents of kids with special needs. Resources and inclusive playdates.

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MomCo Alameda (Bay Farm Church)

Moms of newborns through kindergartners. Meets at Bay Farm Church with childcare.

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