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Pre-K Schools in Oakland, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

Bright Future Early Learning Center

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...

- Nicole F.

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

E.B. Rock Family Daycare And Preschool

I'm more than happy to give this daycare a five star review. The love, respect, and care that is given to both the children and parent is...

- Glenda B

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Cynthia Medearis-Gilchrist

2697 Fisher Ave OAKLAND, CA

starting at
$1200/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
In-Home daycare
My family childcare home offers a safe & nurturing environment, nutritious meals, age-appropriate play, and learning activities. On Saturdays, I offer basic Academic skills support and play activities for kindergarteners.
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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)
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...

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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Kids Konnect Preschool

8800 Fontaine Street Oakland, CA

5.0(3)
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....

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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E.B. Rock Family Daycare And Preschool

1220 103rd Ave Oakland, CA

5.0(5)
E.B. Rock Family Daycare and Preschool - our responsibility is to work in partnership with parents to provide a safe, affordable, and high quality in a nurturing environment. In doing so we support families and special needs of the child. Our goal is to strengthen the bridge between your work and family life by creating a...

Glenda B says "I'm more than happy to give this daycare a five star review. The love, respect, and care that is given to both the children and parent is outstanding. My...

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Little Explorers Preschool

68th Ave Oakland, CA

5.0(2)
Reggio emilia
Special needs
Academic
Montessori
Cooperative
+ 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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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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Oak Grove Learning

8115 Fontaine Street Oakland, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
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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Oak Knoll Young Explorers

3500 Oak Knoll Blvd Oakland, CA

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Academic
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
+ 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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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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La Plazita Preschool Ii

3625 MACARTHUR BLVD OAKLAND, CA

State license verified

La Plazita preschool is a true Spanish Immersion preschool where your child will not only learn or retain Spanish, but also become fully prepared for Kindergarten. We have a very rich curriculum designed by highly experienced educators and training experts.
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Chatham School

4359 39th Ave Oakland, CA

The Chatham School provides childcare for infants, toddlers, and pre-kindergarten children in Oakland, California. Their facilities and curriculum provide an age and developmentally appropriate environment for social, physical, and cognitive growth in which each child has opportunities to learn, grow and succeed. The Chatham...
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Redwood Heights Daycare

3607 Redwood Rd Oakland, CA

Preschool
Child care
Redwood Heights Preschool is a private childcare center and early childhood education provider located in Oakland, California. The school provides care services for infants and preschool education for children up to five years of age. The school offers activities like guided play, pre-reading instruction, art, and neighborhood...
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Skyline Pre-School

12540 Skyline Blvd Oakland, CA

Preschool
Skyline Preschool located at 12540 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. They offer before- and after- school activities including...
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Tudorka Tots

5040 Mountain Blvd. Oakland, CA

Facility Program Description Purpose: At Tudorka Tots we like to provide early childhood education for children in a home-like environment that will be conducive to a child's total growth and development. Our program offers care from infancy to age 5. Our purpose is to build a strong relationship with the child and family...
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Adventure Time Montclair

1757 Mountain Blvd Oakland, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Adventure Time Montclair located in Oakland, CA is a before and after school day care program located on elementary school campuses for children in Kindergarten through 6 Grade. The center has a comprehensive program to promote the creative and social development of the children.
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Adventure Time Kaiser

25 S Hill Ct Oakland, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Adventure Time Kaiser located in Oakland, CA is a before and after school day care program located on elementary school campuses for children in Kindergarten through 6 Grade. The center has a comprehensive program to promote the creative and social development of the children.
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Adventure Time Glenview

4215 La Cresta Ave Oakland, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Adventure Time Glenview located in Oakland, CA is a before and after school day care program located on elementary school campuses for children in Kindergarten through 6 Grade. The center has a comprehensive program to promote the creative and social development of the children.
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Rockridge Montessori School Inc

5610 Broadway Oakland, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Rockridge Montessori School is dedicated to the education of children in an environment designed to stimulate and develop the child’s love of learning. Established in 1986, it is located at 5610 Broadway Oakland CA. The school offers childcare, preschool, and kindergarten programs. Operating hours are 7:30am to 6:00pm.
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Yellow House

732 Mandana Blvd Oakland, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
The Yellow House located at 732 Mandana Boulevard, Oakland, California, also 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.
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Adult Literacy Second Start

125 14th St Oakland, CA

The Adult Literacy Second Start located at 125 14th Street, Oakland, 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.
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Oakland, CA

Pre-k programs in Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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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