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Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in Berkeley, CA

We have 60 pre-k schools in Berkeley, CA! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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The Orange House

LE ROY AVE BERKELEY, CA

5.0(3)

1 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
In-Home daycare
We are currently full but we are enrolling for December 2025. We have space for fulltime (M-F) children who are over 23 months starting December 1. Thanks! The Orange House, now in our 18th year, offers a safe, fun, enriching home environment for young children. Our engaging, play-based toddler and preschool program includes daily indoor and outdoor playtimes, art projects, music and movement activities, lots of children’s literature and continuous learning through creative play and social interaction. We are conveniently located in Berkeley on the Northside of the UC Berkeley campus and provide full-time care M-F 8:00-5:30. We are here to support families with full-time work schedules by providing a stable home-away-from-home community for the children in our care. Children are welcome at The Orange House from their toddler years through preschool/TK, until they depart for kindergarten. Further enrollment details are available upon request; we are currently scheduling morning visits for openings in Dec 2025 and Jan 2026. Thank you!

Judit Z. says "We had both of our kids attend the Orange House between the ages of about 1.5 until about 4.5. I could not recommend the place more. It is much more than...

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Integem STEM, Art & Design Camp

1781 Rose St Berkeley, CA

< 1 mi

Camp Integem(camp.integem.com) is #1 AR camp for kids and teens (ages 5-18). Take summer camp... and make it magic. Camp Integem is a unique experience for K-12 students who love STEM, Art, Coding, AI, Design, Fashion, Animation, or Gaming to turn your imagination into cutting-edging designs. Teleport into your creation to experience the magic of your Holographic AR design and prepare you for future success, all the while having fun. Learn more at https://camp.integem.com. No prior computer, art or design knowledge is needed. Small classes with experienced instructors to provide personalized education. Students can select classes based on their grades: Grades K-1, Grades 1-3, Grades 3-5, Grades 5-8, and Grades 9-12. Students will learn holographic AR Coding, STEM, AI, Art, animation, game design, 3D modeling, fashion, design, interactive storytelling, space exploration, nature exploration and more. The camp alternates class time with indoor activities, and outdoor playtime to keep campers on their toes and having fun. Since 2018, we've taught K-12 students from more than 20 countries in-person or online. Thousands of students from over 200 local schools have joined our on-site programs in the Bay Area. We take safety seriously. During Summers 2020 and 2021, thousands of the Bay Area students have enjoyed our in-person summer camps, and none has reported a case of COVID-19. Spaces are limited to keep it fun, educational, and healthy.
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Sunshine Pre-School

1035 Grayson St Berkeley, CA

2 mi

Preschool
Child care
Sunshine Preschool located at 1035 Grayson Street, Berkeley, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It provides programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school is open from seven AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays.
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Keetov

1301 Oxford St Berkeley, CA

1 mi

Keetov in Berkeley, CA welcomes kids entering kindergarten through ninth grade. They dedicate to the personal and cultural enrichment of campers from all ages while offering leadership training in a fun and safe environment. They promote values such as a love of nature, mutual respect, sharing, friendship, community, responsibility, achievement, and more.
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JCC Camp Tzofim

1414 Walnut St Berkeley, CA

1 mi

JCC Camp Tzofim located in Berkeley, CA is an inclusive summer day camp, building community from Kindergarten to High School. The camp offers traditional camp experiences with an emphasis on fun and campers get to celebrate community based Jewish values while developing meaningful relationships with new friends and camp counselors.
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Mustard Seed Pre-School Inc

1640 Hopkins St Berkeley, CA

2 mi

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Mustard Seed Preschool, Inc, is a non-denominational, non-profit, Christian preschool located at 1640 Hopkins Street, Berkeley, California. The school provides a play-based learning environment for children 18 months to 5 years, where experienced staff meet children’s individual needs and interests, allowing them to explore and develop at their own pace. Operating hours are from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, weekdays.
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Bay Area Hispano Institute for Advancement

1000 Camelia St Berkeley, CA

2 mi

Preschool
Child care
Bay Area Hispano Institute for Advancement, located in Berkeley, California, is an extended day care facility that offers various after-school programs for school-age children. The company admits children ages 5 to 10 years old, kindergarten up to 4th-grade students. The company is state-licensed to accommodate a maximum capacity of 65 children.
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Golestan Center For Language Immersion and Cultural Education

1808 5th St Berkeley, CA

2 mi

Preschool
Child care
Located in Berkeley, California, Golestan Center For Language Immersion and Cultural Education provides a preschool program that teaches Iranian Language and culture to children ages 2 to 5 years old. The center implements a full immersion program where children become native Persian speakers. Golestan center also offers After-School Program and Summer Camp for kindergarteners through 6th grade students.
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7228 - GSA Richmond

1221 NEVIN AVE RICHMOND, CA

5.0(1)

7 mi

We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care, toddler care, early preschool, preschool, Pre-K/Pre-Kindergarten, junior Kindergarten and private Kindergarten programs. Learn more about our educational daycare for infants and above, plus before- and after-school care, enrichment programs, summer camp, and Flex Care.

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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STS. PETER AND PAUL-LAURA VICUNA PRE-KINDERGARTEN

660 FILBERT ST SAN FRANCISCO, CA

5.0(1)

9 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Located in the heart of North Beach, the Pre-K was established in 1987 to inspire an early love of learning and prepare children for kindergarten. Our teaching team utilizes a variety of teaching methods to create a safe and stimulating environment in which children can develop their intellectual, physical, social, emotional and creative selves. We accept children at age 2.9 -6 years old (toilet trained, please). We have two classrooms, both with large enclosed play yards.

Kristen V. says "We stumbled upon Laura Vicuna while looking for a preschool in the area and am so glad we found this gem in the North Beach neighborhood. My son attended...

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7227 - La Petite Academy on Lakeside Drive

3891 LAKESIDE DR RICHMOND, CA

5.0(1)

9 mi

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We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care, toddler care, early preschool, preschool, Pre-K/Pre-Kindergarten, junior Kindergarten and private Kindergarten programs. Learn more about our educational daycare for infants and above, plus before- and after-school care, enrichment programs, summer camp, and Flex Care.

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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Ardyce Childcare & Preschool

FOOTHILL AVE RICHMOND, CA

5.0(4)

5 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Ardyce Child Care & Preschool offers a safe, nurturing environment for children. We are inclusive and expose our children to kindergarten readiness curriculum.

Care Member says "My child has been with Ardyce since he was 5 mo old and now he is 2.5 years old. Ardyce has kind and nurturing personality, while also taking a lot of...

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Ivette's Child Care

1514 FERNSIDE BLVD ALAMEDA, CA

5.0(4)

8 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
In-Home daycare
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, we aim to encourage your child’s curiosity and development while giving you peace of mind. We look forward to being a part of your family’s journey and supporting your child's early education in a caring and supportive setting. https://ivettesdaycare.com/

Care Member says "My child has been with Ivette for a little over a year. I love the structure of Ivette&#39;s program--she offers a different theme every week with...

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Little Explorers Preschool

68th Ave Oakland, CA

5.0(2)

6 mi

Montessori
Special needs
Academic
Cooperative
Reggio emilia
+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 private home-base facility. Our location is equipped with age appropriate activities and educational materials, spacious outdoors area and space for gardening project. Our program covers the foundation in the domains of Social-Emotional Development, Language and Literacy, Cognitive, Logical, Visual and Performing Arts, Physical Development and Science. We exercise our program by promoting developmentally and culturally appropriate Practice to bring awareness to diversity. Our mission, vision and strategy- here at Little Explorers Preschool, is we believe that all children are individuals with a unique character and potential. We believe teachers need to see every child's glass as half full and this requires knowing each student as an individual and being tenacious in trying to discover and understand their unique potential. Our preschool curriculum is inspired by Reggio Emilia and Montessori approach, we have a comprehensive approach to educating and enriching the whole child. We implement the child's interest and lead in our everyday curriculum, we believe this is where the beauty of learning begins. Our vision is to strive and spend quality teaching time with each child, and in return develops close child-teacher bonds of affection, trust and respect. If you are interested in learning more or visiting facility please email us at www.little.explorers2020@gmail.com We look forward connecting with you Provider's Note: I am a very understanding person who is easy to communicate with your families unique needs. You can read more from other families would had a child attend Little Explorers Preschool.

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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GAN ILAN PRESCHOOL - TEMPLE ISAIAH

945 RISA RD LAFAYETTE, CA

5.0(3)

7 mi

Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Faith based
+3 more
Established in 1999, Gan Ilan, or “Garden of the Trees,” is Temple Isaiah’s cherished preschool, known by many as the number one Jewish day school in California. We cater to children ages 18 months to entering Kindergarten, prioritizing members of Temple Isaiah. At Gan Ilan, children engage in active learning through exploration and interaction with adults, peers, and their environment. We foster an environment where children can question, practice, and imagine, nurturing their curiosity and understanding of the world. Recognizing each child as a unique individual with their own developmental timeline, we celebrate and accommodate diverse learning styles in our curriculum design. Our play-based approach, led by great teachers, is dynamic, emergent, and intricately intertwined with Jewish customs and values, allowing students to excel and grow their skills and imagination.

Care Member says "Gan Ilan has truly blown us away. Our daughter absolutely loves Gan Ilan and has grown tremendously since having started this year. We are so...

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Weebit Preschool And Daycare

2845 Santa Clara Ave Alameda, CA

5.0(4)

7 mi

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. At Weebit Preschool and Daycare, we blend Montessori principles with a play-based approach to create a well rounded program that supports every child's growth and development. Our lesson plans are carefully crafted to build strong foundations in preschool and kindergarten readiness, encouraging curiosity, independence, confidence, and leadership in each child. Our home-based, licensed facility is equipped with two classrooms that include age-appropriate learning materials, and a spacious outdoor play area that has dedicated spaces for gardening and hands-on science experiments. At Weebit, we emphasize developmentally and culturally appropriate practices to foster inclusion, celebrate diversity, and ensure every child feels seen and supported. Weebit's curriculum nurtures the whole child across key developmental factors including social-emotional skills, language and literacy, cognitive and logical thinking, visual and performing arts, physical development, and science exploration. We look forward to welcoming your family to a safe, happy, and engaging community where children love to learn and play.

Jing X. says "The best things in the world aren't things, they're people like you, Marley. We couldn't have picked a better provider and protector for our twins. We...

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Kids Konnect Preschool

8800 Fontaine Street Oakland, CA

5.0(3)

10 mi

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
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. Parents are welcome anytime with our open-door policy and we make sure to keep our tuition affordable and accept childcare assistance. We have a huge range of resources and toys as well as a large outdoor play area. Our kids love the slide!

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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EFBA - Education Francaise Bay Area

640 Davis St Unit 26 San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)

9 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Academic
Cooperative
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, and take place after normal classes in schools throughout the Bay Area. The French courses are based on age and language level from K to 5th grade. The non-profit EFBA's mission is simple: to furnish a Francophile bilingual and multicultural education, while opening minds towards the world at large. Each class focuses on 4 key competences: oral comprehension, written comprehension, oral production and written production. Although there is an academic aim centered around the specific programs. The primary objective is to motivate students to use French based on fun, playful and appealing educational tools. For children to master the French culture and language, EFBA also offers complementary programs throughout the year such as Summer camps and cultural outings in a complete French immersion. And last but not least, EFBA is an official test center for all DELF/DALF exams so children s French can be certified. IN SHORT: &gt; Several Bay Area locations to choose from: San Francisco, East Bay, Peninsula and Marin County &gt; Affordable prices starting at $1990/year &gt; Small groups: 1 teacher for 7 students &gt; All year round: 81 hours | 27 weeks &gt; Class session: 1.5 hours | 2x a week Learn more and sign up: https://efba.us
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Sunshine House Martinez

4950 Pacheco Blvd Martinez, CA

5.0(1)

9 mi

Child care
Thanks for Choosing Sunshine House Preschool Brentwood, Oakley, and Martinez CA! 3 things parents say they like most about Sunshine House: 1. Our teachers and their longevity 2. Our cleanliness and systematic organization 3. When their child's kindergarten teacher says, "I love it when I get Sunshine House kids!" Sunshine House Preschool is a local, family-owned childcare business where your voice will be truly listened to. We care about our family of teachers and we care about you. In our high-tech world, you will find the personal touch you've been looking for to satisfy your daycare needs. Your child will enjoy the finest academic preschool *and* be cared for by passionate, attentive teachers. We highly value the trust you have placed in us and will continue building our esteemed reputation that is based on decades of preschool and child care experience. Our preschool learning program encompasses many learning theories and styles, but we are most proud of is our teaching staff. No matter how fine a preschool education program, it all boils down to the quality of the individual who is there each day to meet your child's needs, day-in and day-out. You can have confidence in an organization whose preschool staff's average tenure is a nearly unheard of 10 years! You can bet that didn't happen by accident. We are a year-round affordable preschool with open enrollment. Admission preference is given to friends and families of currently enrolled children. After that it is determined by application date and availability of child care.

Genny M says "My family has been at Sunshine House for 2 years now and I have not had one regret leaving my child with them. They have wonderful, caring teachers. Their...

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Bright Future Early Learning Center

1515 CLAY ST STE 146 OAKLAND, CA

5.0(2)

4 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
At Bright Future, we are proud to offer the children in our care an enriching, hands-on, developmentally appropriate environment that supports an early love of learning. We foster an environment of participation and partnership with parents and families and are proud of the community we have created. Bright Future is a play based early learning center caring for children between the ages of 3 months all the way until Kindergarten entry (5 years old). Please email info@brightfutureoakland.org to schedule a tour!

Nicole F. says "I sent my kids to Bright Future from infancy to preschool. It is a great place for working families in downtown Oakland. With a nursing room and really...

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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents in Berkeley, CA

Pre-K Schools in Berkeley, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

The Orange House

We had both of our kids attend the Orange House between the ages of about 1.5 until about 4.5. I could not recommend the place more. It is...

- Judit Z.

7228 - GSA Richmond

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the...

- Carla C.

STS. PETER AND PAUL-LAURA VICUNA PRE-KINDERGARTEN

We stumbled upon Laura Vicuna while looking for a preschool in the area and am so glad we found this gem in the North Beach neighborhood. My...

- Kristen V.

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

Pre-k programs in Berkeley, 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 Berkeley, 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 Berkeley, 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 Berkeley, 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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