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Ardyce Childcare & Preschool

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...

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GAN ILAN PRESCHOOL - TEMPLE ISAIAH

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

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Sunshine House Martinez

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...

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Little Inti Daycare - Pre-school's Photo

Little Inti Daycare - Pre-school

711 Everett St El Cerrito, CA

Our Home based daycare-preschool addresses each child individually. Our mission is to build confidence and love of learning, giving each child a solid foundation for a healthy and happy life. We are dedicated to helping each child discover their unique potential - academically, socially, and inter-personally. with loving....
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Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Keystone Montessori School is a preschool located in El Cerrito, CA that provides a stimulating environment for children ages eighteen months through Kindergarten based on the educational principles of Dr. Maria Montessori. Keystone's approach focuses on creativity, community, socialization, discipline, learning, safety, and...
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PRIDE & JOY PRESCHOOL, INC.

1226 Liberty St El Cerrito, CA

Child care
Preschool
The Pride and Joy Preschool in El Cerrito, California offers childcare and education for two year old children through kindergarten. Their program provides activities that stimulate the children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth at their own pace. They also encourage the children to share, cooperate, explore,...
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West Contra Costa Unified School District

1422 Navellier St El Cerrito, CA

West Contra Costa Unified School District located at 1422 Navellier Street, El Cerrito, California, offers childcare and learning services. The school opens from eight-thirty AM to four-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. They provide programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It also provides before-...
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Ardyce Childcare & Preschool

FOOTHILL AVE RICHMOND, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$1785/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
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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GAN ILAN PRESCHOOL - TEMPLE ISAIAH

945 RISA RD LAFAYETTE, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1382/mo
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Special needs
Reggio emilia
+ 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...

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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Sunshine House Martinez

4950 Pacheco Blvd Martinez, CA

5.0(1)
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...

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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The Orange House

LE ROY AVE BERKELEY, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$2740/mo
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Preschool
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...

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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Bright Future Early Learning Center

1515 CLAY ST STE 146 OAKLAND, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1830/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
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...

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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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,...
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7228 - GSA Richmond

1221 NEVIN AVE RICHMOND, CA

State license verified

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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Magical Moments Child Care

218 S 9th St Richmond, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
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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Integem STEM, Art & Design Camp

1781 Rose St Berkeley, CA

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...
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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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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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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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Mohini's Home Away From Home Daycare

5845 San Jose Ave Richmond, CA

I, Mohini Sharma became a stay at home mom when I couldn't find a suitable daycare for my children. My goal is to provide a safe, hands on, in home care daycare which encourages children to discover, learn, imagine and play at their own pace, so that parents will have peace of mind knowing their child is great hands. I have...
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Garden Babies Wholistic Care

700 20th St. Unit A Richmond, CA

Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Waldorf
Reggio emilia
+ 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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LePort Montessori Emeryville

1450 63rd Street Emeryville, CA

State license verified

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

Pre-k programs in El Cerrito, 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 El Cerrito, 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 El Cerrito, 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 El Cerrito, 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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