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Frog Hollow Nursery School

5.0

My daughter went to Frog Hollow for 3 years and we love everything about it. Ellen, Robin, and Kimi are amazing with kids, and I saw all the kids thrive with them. The preschool is a play-based one, and it feels and acts as one big family. They make art, yoga, dancing, science, gardening, park...

- Alok S.

Caterpillar Kids Daycare

5.0

My son (15m) is lucky enough to go to CKD. I cannot say enough good things about them. They are so warm and loving. My son eats wonderful meals and gets plenty of time outside. This is my first child and I was very nervous to put him in daycare, but I feel like I struck gold.

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Nova Via Children's School

5.0

Both of my children attended Via Nova and we loved it! The teachers are warm and caring, the curriculum is focused on helping children learn tools to work out any difference themselves. Both of my children are great at sharing and helping others and I strongly believe that their abilities are...

- Stacy R.

Woolly Mammoth Childcare

5.0

Both our kids went to Woolly, younger one is still at Woolly. My son, age 4 then, refused to be picked up by us at mid day on his first day at Woolly, he wanted to stay there the whole day. My daughter, aged 1.5 then, "ran" in without even saying bye on her 5th day. Woolly is full of love and...

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Preschools in Berkeley, CA

Frog Hollow Nursery School

Frog Hollow Nursery School

1635 Jaynes St, Berkeley, CA

5.0

(1)

Frog Hollow is a small neighborhood home based preschool of twelve children per day, dedicated to creating a warm, caring community for both children and their families. We offer an emergent curriculum with long periods of time for social play, along with the structure of daily art experiences,...
5.0
"My daughter went to Frog Hollow for 3 years and we love everything about it. Ellen, Robin, and Kimi are amazing with kids, and I saw all the kids thrive with them. The preschool is a play-based one, and it feels and acts as one big family. They make art, yoga,...

Alok S.


Caterpillar Kids Daycare

Caterpillar Kids Daycare

906 Channing Way C, Berkeley, CA

5.0

(1)

Caterpillar Daycare Monday through Friday 3 months to 5 years * CPR, First Aid & Preventative Health
5.0
"My son (15m) is lucky enough to go to CKD. I cannot say enough good things about them. They are so warm and loving. My son eats wonderful meals and gets plenty of time outside. This is my first child and I was very nervous to put him in daycare, but I feel like I...

Care member


Nova Via Children's School

Nova Via Children's School

3032 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA

5.0

(2)

At Via Nova we provide care for children age 2 to 6 year-around with a rich Spanish/English bilingual curriculum that support individual growth and development, coupled with group responsibility. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach, our inquiry-based projects evolve from a variety of experiences...
5.0
"Both of my sons loved this warm and caring school. We felt supported in making good choices as parents and our children developed loving relationships with all of their teachers. It's a real community."

Rebecca S.


Woolly Mammoth Childcare

2300 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA

5.0

(1)

Woolly Mammoth Childcare & Preschool is a full-year, full-time childcare center providing care to infants and preschoolers up to five years of age from 8:00am to 5:30 pm. Founded in 1987, they provide high quality care for children in a loving and stimulating environment.
5.0
"Both our kids went to Woolly, younger one is still at Woolly. My son, age 4 then, refused to be picked up by us at mid day on his first day at Woolly, he wanted to stay there the whole day. My daughter, aged 1.5 then, "ran" in without even saying bye on her 5th...

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Two Pines Forest School

Two Pines Forest School

Tilden Nature Area, Berkeley, CA

Two Pines Forest School is a rain or shine nature-based school for preschoolers of age 2 to 6, held in the Tilden nature area and Albany bulb. Forest schools offer a plethora of benefits that make them a preferred choice over traditional indoor settings; - Holistic Development - Mindfulness...

Angel Academy

Angel Academy

2215 Marin Ave, Berkeley, CA

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...

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....

Angel Academy

Angel Academy

2215 Marin Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Angel Academy was founded by me, Halimah Harden. I'm an an educator, speaker, and storyteller. I'm a graduate of Florida s honor liberal arts college, the New College of Florida. From Waldorf education and the Reggio Emilia Approach to mindfulness in education, my pedagogical studies are vast....

Nia House Learning Center

Nia House Learning Center

2234 9th St, Berkeley, CA

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...

Golden Gate Learning Center

Golden Gate Learning Center

1450 SIXTH ST, BERKELEY, CA

Please reach out to Director@goldengatepreschool.com or 5105254841. visit our school website: https://goldengatepreschool.com

Mi Mundo Preschool

Mi Mundo Preschool

1866 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley, CA


Via Nova Children's School

Via Nova Children's School

2887 Shasta Rd., Berkeley, CA


Sheffield Preschool Program

2347 Stuart St, Berkeley, CA

Sheffield Preschool Program is designed to make the child’s first educational experience that is nurturing, enriching, and rewarding for the whole family. Established in 1983, it provides preschool and childcare services. Located at 2347 Stuart St Berkeley CA, they are open weekdays from 8:00am to...

Sunshine Pre-School

1035 Grayson St, Berkeley, CA

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...

Mustard Seed Pre-School Inc

1640 Hopkins St, Berkeley, CA

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,...

Bay Area Hispano Institute for Advancement

1000 Camelia St, Berkeley, CA

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...

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....

aKIDemia Preschool & Daycare

1232 Neilson St, Berkeley, CA

1.0

(1)

Akidemia in 1232 Neilson St. Berkeley, 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 preschool kids.

Hearts Leap School

2638 College Ave, Berkeley, CA

Hearts Leap School commits itself to create a nurturing, supportive, and child-centered environment for children and their families. It fosters growth and development through learning experiences gained from fun activities like exploring, problem-solving, and imaginative play of children. The school...

Children's Community Center, Inc

1140 Walnut St, Berkeley, CA

Children's Community Center, Incorporated, is a parent participation cooperative school and has been providing early childhood programs for over 85 years. The center offers Morning Preschool Program, with classes from Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, and Early Morning/Afternoon Program,...

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Ratings for Berkeley, CA preschools listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.2 / 5

Preschools in Berkeley, CA are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed preschools.