Berkeley Site

Ala Costa headquarters are based in our Berkeley Center located adjacent to Cedar/Rose Park. The center has been in operation for over 33 years. Students are grouped based on age and skill level. Classrooms include the Explorers, Adventurers, Voyagers, Navigators and the Apartment.
The park's large playing field offers many recreational opportunities, such as soccer, basketball, and tennis, along with play areas for both tots and school-age children. Centrally located close to BART, public transportation and nearby businesses, the site is perfect for community outings. The City of Berkeley generously allows us use of the building. Map to the Berkeley Site.

Oakland Site

Ala Costa's newest program is located in East Oakland near The Thurgood Marshall School. This center was built in response to the strong demand for more services. In addition to the 50 students who were enrolled at the Berkeley Center, there were 100 students waiting to get in. In order to meet the needs of our Oakland and City of Alameda families, we choose to build in the East Oakland location.  We are also adjacent to the large grassy Hellman Park. The close approximity to the schools offers many opportunities for partnerships. The Hellman Park has a large playing field, a beautiful view and a fenced in play area. Since it is difficult to access public transportation from this site, The Y & H Soda Foundation generously provided funds to purchase a van. Map to the Oakland Site.
 
Thank you to Regional Center of the East Bay, Northern California Community Loan Fund and The San Francisco Foundation for making the Oakland Center possible.