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Pre-K Schools in Berkeley, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

7227 - La Petite Academy on Lakeside Drive

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.

Highlands Pre-School

I love Highland so much It's a close knit preschool really fun for the parents we get to be hands on, we sent our older daughter there now...

- Kelly J.

Bright Beginnings

Love this daycare, it provides a clean and nurturing environment where my child feels safe. Thomeika is a dedicated compassionate caregiver....

- Gloria F

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Oak Knoll Young Explorers

3500 Oak Knoll Blvd Oakland, CA

Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Reggio emilia
+ 2 more
We're not just a daycare...We're a discovery haven for toddlers, preschool and kindergarten-aged children to learn through exploration and self-guided play. Our curriculum consists of Montessori-style practices and reggio-inspired methods and is creatively delivered through STEAM (STEM) activities. We welcome you to come and...
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Garden Babies Wholistic Care

700 20th St. Unit A Richmond, CA

Cooperative
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
Waldorf
+ 1 more
We have created a flexible Spanish immersion academic curriculum that includes watercolor painting, drawing, handcrafts, beeswax modeling, cooking, baking, puppet shows, and other artistic activities reveal the wonders of creativity to the children. Circle games, movement activities, and outdoor play increase the children's...
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7227 - La Petite Academy on Lakeside Drive

3891 LAKESIDE DR RICHMOND, CA

State license verified

Child care
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,...

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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Roughing It Day Camp

936 Dewing Avenue Suite G Lafayette, CA

Roughing It is a Traditional All Outdoors Summer Day Camp for girls and boys aged Pre-K -16 at the Lafayette Reservoir. Since 1972, Roughing It Day Camp has been creating summer memories and we are celebrating our 45th year this summer. Campers at our 4&8 Week Day Camp are grouped by grade and gender in small groups with an...
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Three Little Monkeys Child Care

1689 Partridge Dr. Hercules, CA

Three Little Monkeys Childcare is a childcare program focused on encouraging and supporting the personal and social growth of children. Our philosophy is based on respect for the uniqueness and dignity of everyone. This approach to childcare and education allows children the freedom to experience their own creativity, explore...
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Little Sprouts Learning House

1271 Page Court Pinole, CA

Outdoor/nature
Preschool
We offer preschool classes for students, ages 3-5. Learning is based around gardening, art, music, and cooking. Students receive daily 1:1 time to develop letter, number, shape, pattern, and color recognition, as well as sight word development, and pre-blending and reading skills. Activities are chosen to strengthen visual,...
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Magical Moments Child Care

218 S 9th St Richmond, CA

Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
At Magical Moments every child is important, our goal is to let every one of them know that there's a place for them at our home, regardless of their abilities. We provide an environment where children become independent, confident, lifelong learners with a strong sense of self. Our curriculum is designed to help support early...
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True Sunshine Preschool Center Inc.

777 Stockton St Ste 201 San Francisco, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
True Sunshine Preschool Center is an award-winning, non-profit, private preschool which has been providing childcare services to the San Francisco Chinatown Community for more than 40 years. It is a full-time year-round, bilingual English/Cantonese preschool serving the Chinatown District; it serves preschool children from 2...
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LePort Montessori Emeryville

1450 63rd Street Emeryville, CA

Montessori
Child care
Preschool
Discover an authentic Montessori school in the heart of Emeryville. Our preschool campus offers programs for infants (3 months) through kindergarten (6 years), where children experience an authentic Montessori environment. Our trained teachers have created beautifully prepared spaces. They, together with the assistant teachers...
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Creative Montessori Preschool

1350 Moraga Way Moraga, CA

Montessori
Academic
Child care
Preschool
We specialize in Early Childhood Education guided by the principles of Maria Montessori. Our new students are word of mouth... parents telling other families about the high quality academics, tenured teachers and beautiful environment. We accept children starting at age 2 thru age 5 and include a complete Kindergarten program....
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Happy Hearts Early Learning Childcare

2574 62nd Ave Oakland, CA

Happy Hearts Early Learning Childcare is a small family daycare located in Oakland, CA. It is licensed by the state of California and was established in 2016. Happy Hearts E.L.C. is open 24/5 Standard Hours are 7:00am-6:00pm Extended Care is 6:00pm-Midnight Overnight Care is Midnight-7:00am. At my daycare, I provide...
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Academic
Preschool
Lafayette Kids' Cottage is a licensed preschool, after-school care, and summer camp for children 2 1/2 through 10 years old. Hours are 8am-6pm, Monday through Friday. Program specializes in kindergarten preparation and active enrichment programs that include Music, Spanish, Dance/Theatre, Swim Lessons, and Sports. Lafayette...
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Le Petit Z Montessori Preschool

838 Santa Clara Ave Alameda, CA

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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Oak Grove Learning

8115 Fontaine Street Oakland, CA

Montessori
Kindergarten
Preschool
Oak Grove is a family-owned and operated Montessori preschool in Oakland, CA opened in January 2020. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality care for each child in a loving, nurturing, and stimulating academic environment. Specifically, we offer an academic Montessori school curriculum which is a developmentally...
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Highlands Pre-School

400 HIGHLAND AVE PIEDMONT, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$800/mo
At Highlands Preschool, we emphasize learning through play. The students are encouraged to interact with their environment and fellow students at their own pace, mostly through self-directed activities. Each day, the teachers prepare activities and projects for the children that relate to the theme of the day or week.

Kelly J. says "I love Highland so much It's a close knit preschool really fun for the parents we get to be hands on, we sent our older daughter there now our youngest...

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Bright Beginnings Family Childcare is a small family daycare licensed by the state of California. I operate a small family home childcare which is different than a Day Care Center because the number of children that are enrolled is limited. At my daycare, I provide full-time and part-time childcare for infants and children,...

Gloria F says "Love this daycare, it provides a clean and nurturing environment where my child feels safe. Thomeika is a dedicated compassionate caregiver. She has a...

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Peter Pan Preschool

2100 Mariner Square Alameda, CA

1.0(1)
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 Village Pre School

919 Talbot Ave Albany, CA

Preschool
The Little Village Preschool in Albany, California provides childcare for children from two years old to pre-kindergarten. Their program provides activities that stimulate the children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth. The activities teach the children through doing, rather than through listening. Classes are...
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St. John Preschool

501 Moraga Way Orinda, CA

Child care
Preschool
The St. John Preschool in Orinda, California offers childcare and preschool education for young pre-kindergarten children. The program provides activities that stimulate the children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth. The activities teach the children through their own initiated activities, rather than through...
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Little Dreamchasers Academy

2511 Highgate Dr Richmond, CA

Little DreamChasers Academy is family daycare/ preschool that provides a fun, safe, play-based environment with structure. Kindergarten readiness, a stimulating learning environment with a focus in hands on learning experiences for children ages 6 months to 5 years old has been the ongoing goal. Daily we serve organic fresh...
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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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