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Pre-K Schools in Alameda, CA are rated 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

Little Star Daycare

I can not say enough wonderful things about Maritza and Boris. My son loved coming here, and we loved having him here. You could tell he...

- Nicole T.

Kids Konnect Preschool

Our son has been with Kids Konnect since he was 5 months old. Since the moment we toured Kids Konnect we knew it was the perfect place for...

- Brianna

Kids Konnect Preschool

I fully endorse Kids Konnect! There was something not quite right with my kid's previous school which was a montessori. From his first day,...

- Kate

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Ivette's Child Care

1514 FERNSIDE BLVD ALAMEDA, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1118/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Day Care
Welcome to Ivette’s Family Child Care, where nurturing little hearts and minds is our passion! With over 33 years of experience, our licensed home daycare provides a warm, safe, and loving environment for your child to learn, grow, and play. With a focus on personalized attention, pre-school curriculum, and creative activities,...
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Weebit Preschool And Daycare

2845 Santa Clara Ave Alameda, CA

State license verified

We are excited to announce that enrollment for the 2025-2026 program year is now open. With two of our TK graduates moving on, we have two spots available for children ranging from infants to preschool age. We invite you to schedule a tour and learn more about our nurturing environment and thoughtfully designed curriculum....
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Le Petit Z Montessori Preschool

838 Santa Clara Ave Alameda, CA

State license verified

Le Petit Z Creating Moments Of Wonderment Remember the last time you looked at something in wonderment? It was something so unique and interesting that it stopped you in your tracks. We aim to create those moments of wonderment each day in our daily activities and curriculum. It is wonderment that makes a child associate...
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Peter Pan Preschool

2100 Mariner Square Alameda, CA

1.0(1)

State license verified

Preschool
It takes a whole village to raise a child! All of us at Peter Pan Schools are part of our community s extended family of caregivers and educators. Quality care giving is essential in nourishing a child s mind and spirit; therefore, from infants to Pre-Kindergarten, we strive to provide positive and loving experiences for all of...
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Little Seeds

2055 Santa Clara Ave Alameda, CA

Child care
Preschool
Little Seeds in Alameda, California is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide child care for families and kids from Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and School-Age...
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Sonrise Preschool

1515 Santa Clara Ave Alameda, CA

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Established in 2013, Sonrise Preschool provides preschool, kindergarten, and childcare services. It is located at 1515 Santa Clara Ave Alameda CA.
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Rising Star Montessori School

770 Santa Clara Ave Alameda, CA

Child care
Preschool
Rising Star Montessori School - Cottage Campus located in Alameda, CA chooses the best academic path for children ages two years and four months through Kindergarten. The school uses Prekindergarten program designed to meet the developmental needs of the young child.
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Alameda Island Kids At Edison School

2700 Buena Vista Ave Alameda, CA

Child care
Preschool
Alameda Island Kids At Edison School is an extended day child care facility that offers before and after-school programs geared towards school-age boys and girls. Located in Alameda, California, the company is open to kindergarten kids and elementary students from grades one to three. The company’s programs feature a wide range...
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Alameda Island Kids At Bay Farm School

200 Aughinbaugh Way Alameda, CA

Child care
Alameda Island Kids at Bay Farm School is located in Alameda, CA. It has been providing childcare services since 1981. They accept kindergarten to 3rd grade children. They provide a safe, nurturing environment that will maximize your child’s learning capabilities. Their activities are designed to develop social skills and build...
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The Child Unique Montessori School

2212 Pacific Ave Alameda, CA

Child care
The Child Unique Montessori School is a licensed early childhood care and education provider located at 2212 Pacific Avenue, Alameda, California. The school offers programs for toddler through kindergarten. Utilizing the Montessori method of education, the school aims to promote creativity, independence and self-confidence of...
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Kiddie Kampus

1711 2nd St Alameda, CA

Child care
Kiddie Kampus located at 1711 2nd Street, Alameda, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school activities including summer camps and winter breaks. The school is open from nine AM to twelve Noon,...
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Alameda Islands Kids At Lum Sch

1801 Sandcreek Way Alameda, CA

Child care
Alameda Island Kids at Lum School located at 1801 Sandcreek Way, Alameda, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It also offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school activities, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school operates from...
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Little Star Daycare

222 Athens St. San Francisco, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

We are a licensed facility that has transformed one of our units into a Little Star Palace for your little ones. Check us out at LittleStarDaycare.net. Mrs. Maritza Aiello is our head care provider with over 15 years of childcare experience from Montessori schools to working as a nanny. She now wants to share her...

Nicole T. says "I can not say enough wonderful things about Maritza and Boris. My son loved coming here, and we loved having him here. You could tell he was taught so...

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Kids Konnect Preschool

1600 Bancroft Ave San Leandro, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
We offer children age 4 months to 5 years a stimulating environment to learn and develop through a play-based curriculum at our infant center and preschool in San Leandro. We're open every weekday from 7am - 6pm and with various tuition options, we will be able to help build a care plan ensuring your family comes first. At...

Brianna says "Our son has been with Kids Konnect since he was 5 months old. Since the moment we toured Kids Konnect we knew it was the perfect place for us. The teachers...

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Kids Konnect Preschool

8800 Fontaine Street Oakland, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
Kids Konnect offers fantastic childcare in Oakland for children aged 2-6. We have two other awesome preschools in the Bay Area: Pacifica and San Mateo. Our emergent play-based curriculum for pre-kindergarten, and preschool children is highly rated by our parents and allows us to ensure every child reaches their potential....

Kate says "I fully endorse Kids Konnect! There was something not quite right with my kid's previous school which was a montessori. From his first day, he settled right in...

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Rutty's Little Explorers Day Care

1351 South Van Ness Ave San Francisco, CA

5.0(3)
Hello Parents :) I have current openings for full-time starting at any time call me for additional information. We are accepting applications for ages 5 months to 5 years old. Nutritional snacks are provided. " Parents must bring lunch for children" I have over 15 years of experience, and I will like to...

Care Member says "Ruth, who runs Rutty's, and her assistants are AMAZING. This is a small, warm, happy and caring family-run daycare. We are SO happy to have found it....

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Little Dinos Family Childcare

600 Niagara Ave San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

My name is Nguyet Torres. I am an Associate Teacher in Early Childhood Education. We are a small family owned and operated daycare. A flexible schedule and convenience location. A clean and safe environment. We provide balanced, healthy meals. Opening from birth to 4 years old. Nurturing Experienced Caregiver Lots of...

Suki C says "We would highly recommend Little Dinos! Our almost 2yo daughter has been enrolled for about six months. At first we were a bit apprehensive about daycare...

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Little Explorers Preschool

68th Ave Oakland, CA

5.0(2)
Special needs
Cooperative
Montessori
Reggio emilia
Academic
+ 2 more
Warm greetings, Little Explorers Preschool focus is to provide a stimulating, diverse, safe, nurturing environment that builds lifelong skills that encourages each child to ask questions to set children up for success in kindergarten and beyond for all children ages 1 to 6 years of age. Little Explorers Preschool is a...

Lara K. says "Our family has been lucky to have had Teacher Tara a part of our every day lives for the past 3 years, one year when she was lead teacher at Oakland Garden...

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EFBA - Education Francaise Bay Area

640 Davis St Unit 26 San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
Montessori
Special needs
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
International
+ 3 more
French Education in the Bay Area (EFBA) is now accepting enrollment for its after-school classes for the 2017-2018 year! EFBA is a WASC accredited part time school that o ers French classes to French-native (francophone) and non-native (Anglophone) speakers. The classes are geared towards children between the ages of 5 and 11,...
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Señorita's Preschool

SoMa Mission Bay San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Child care
+ 1 more
Bilingual, micro center preschool program for infants to kindergarten-age children. Our program focuses on kindergarten readiness and we're experts when it comes to creating curriculum and activities to help your child thrive! Daily lessons are hands-on and include STEM activities, phonics, cooking projects, arts and crafts,...

Emily K says "I can't say enough wonderful things about Señorita's Preschool (shoutouts to Ms. G and Ms. Maya!). My son, who is a little over two), recently participated...

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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Alameda, CA

Pre-k programs in Alameda, CA offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Alameda, CA, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Alameda, CA typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Alameda, CA programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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