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St Mark's Nursery School

5.0

Amazing preschool. The director and teachers are true professionals, masters of their craft. The kids have fun and learn a lot too. And they learn not just academic things.... but more importantly, they learn how to handle social situations. The teachers are amazing and just by observing how they...

- Lisa B

Bright Beginnings

5.0

Love this daycare, it provides a clean and nurturing environment where my child feels safe. Thomeika is a dedicated compassionate caregiver. She has a creative way of teaching the basics of education and setting a great foundation for my child's educational journey. I have peace of mind knowing that...

- Gloria F

Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center

5.0

Very happy with the care our children receive here!

- Claire T

Small World Montessori School

5.0

Good looking day care from 7am to 5 pm Monday to Friday.

- Meena

Childtime of Martinez, CA

5.0

We started my son at Childtime in preschool and now he is in T-K. We have loved their program. The teachers are amazing.

- Summer E

Preschools in Albany, CA

Carabao Kids Family Child Care

Carabao Kids Family Child Care

4324 Brookdale Ave, Oakland, CA

Starting at $28/hr

Hi! My name is Connie Huang and I am the owner and provider for Carabao Kids. Est. in 2016, Carabao Kids is a home-based daycare that provides a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for families to thrive together. We are currently focusing on infant care. We strive to provide the best...

True Sunshine Preschool Center Inc.

True Sunshine Preschool Center Inc.

777 Stockton St Ste 201, San Francisco, CA

Starting at $1300/mo

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...

Angel Academy

Angel Academy

2215 Marin Ave, Berkeley, CA

Starting at $2200/mo

Angel Academy serves children and their families in the most loving and present way. We are based upon a heart-centered pedagogy: Helping the children find their breath, love their emotions, and stand in their freedom. Our teachers have over 15 years of experience in holistic pedagogy, such as...

D'Auria's Learning Center

D'Auria's Learning Center

5410 Fleming Ave, Oakland, CA

Starting at $350/wk

Our Director, Lori, is passionate about creating healthy, loving, dynamic learning environments for children. Lori brings over 30 years of experience, a BA degree in Early Childhood Education, a Master Teacher Credential, and a Site Supervisor Credential to the table as she cultivates a well rounded...

Peekadoodle Academy

Peekadoodle Academy

900 North Point St. Suite F100, San Francisco, CA

Costimate: $350/wk

Peekadoodle Academy is a licensed preschool program founded on a balanced approach to learning. Our curriculum fosters independent and creative thinking through a balance of both guided exploration and learning through play. The Academy centers its curriculum on the whole child through cognitive,...

Oakland Montessori School

Oakland Montessori School

3625 Fruitvale, Oakland, CA

Starting at $2300/mo

A safe and inviting Montessori environment for children, aged 2-6. We have experienced teachers, a spacious yard and classroom. We offer music, art, and gymnastics. A sweet and harmonious community for children.

Evolve with Mary

Evolve with Mary

275 41st, Oakland, CA

Evolve with Mary provides science-based art instruction. All classes, camps and events are taught by Mary Lawrence, a local artist and teacher at Sankofa Untied Elementary School in Oakland Ca.

Sunshine House

Sunshine House

4950 Pacheco Blvd, Martinez, CA

Costimate: $230/wk


Caterpillar Kids Daycare

Caterpillar Kids Daycare

906 Channing Way C, Berkeley, CA

Costimate: $150/wk

Caterpillar Daycare Monday through Friday 3 months to 5 years * CPR, First Aid & Preventative Health

Michael L. Preschool

Michael L. Preschool

682 Michael Ln, Lafayette, CA

Starting at $595/mo

Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2016!! Nestled in the beautiful hills of Lafayette, find a warm and wonderful environment for your child to spend the day exploring and learning through developmentally appropriate play! We accept children 2 years 9 months to 5 years old. Michael Lane Preschool...

Gymboree Play & Music / El Cerrito Plaza

Gymboree Play & Music / El Cerrito Plaza

704 El Cerrito Plaza, El Cerrito, CA

Costimate: $323/wk

Gymboree Play & Music has been fostering creativity and confidence in children ages birth-5 for over 41 years. Today there are several hundred locations in multiple countries, making us the global leader in early childhood development programs. Designed by experts, our age-appropriate activities...

Duck's Nest School of Arts and Sciences

Duck's Nest School of Arts and Sciences

5714 Broadway Oakland, Oakland, CA

Costimate: $281/wk

The School of Arts & Sciences is a smaller Duck's Nest. It is specifically designed to encourage your child's emotional and developmental growth towards independence. The smaller campus allows us to focuses on group dynamics which help your child to sharpen his or her skills to transition smoothly...

Nia House Learning Center

Nia House Learning Center

2234 9th St, Berkeley, CA

Starting at $1623/mo

Nia House is inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. Maria Montessori. Nia is a Swahili word, meaning purpose. The purpose of our "house" (a reference to Dr. Montessori's "Children's House") is to provide a program that meets the needs of all children. We believe that given a properly prepared...

Garden Babies Wholistic Care

Garden Babies Wholistic Care

700 20th St. Unit A, Richmond, CA

Starting at $80/day

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...

Integem STEM, Art & Design Camp

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....

St Mark's Nursery School

451 Moraga Way, Orinda, CA

Starting at $595/wk

5.0

(1)

St. Mark's Nursery School in Orinda, 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 care for families and kids from two to five years old.
5.0
"Amazing preschool. The director and teachers are true professionals, masters of their craft. The kids have fun and learn a lot too. And they learn not just academic things.... but more importantly, they learn how to handle social situations. The teachers are...

Lisa B


Bright Beginnings

1272 26th Ave, Oakland, CA

Starting at $200/wk

5.0

(2)

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...
5.0
"I love how the childcare is decorated and operated as a preschool. She's very hands on with learning. My daughter is 3 and Ms.Clark has nearly taught her to write her name and count to 30! I feel great knowing my baby is in a learning environment while I'm away."

Thomeika C


Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center

660 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA

Costimate: $343/wk

5.0

(1)

CHILD DEVELOPMENT PRESCHOOL FOR AGES 6 months 5 YEARS OLD TEL HI s California-licensed preschool offers a fun, safe, enriching environment that will prepare your children to embrace a lifetime of learning! You can count on TEL HI Monday through Friday, 7:30 am 6:00 pm, all year long.
5.0
"Very happy with the care our children receive here!"

Claire T


Small World Montessori School

4555 Hilltop Dr, Richmond, CA

Costimate: $260/wk

5.0

(1)

Small World Montessori School in Richmond, 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 of all ages.
5.0
"Good looking day care from 7am to 5 pm Monday to Friday."

Meena


Childtime of Martinez, CA

Childtime of Martinez, CA

6635 Alhambra Ave, Martinez, CA

5.0

(1)

At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults...
5.0
"We started my son at Childtime in preschool and now he is in T-K. We have loved their program. The teachers are amazing."

Summer E


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