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Uptown Little Birds Micro School & Day Care

I highly recommend this school and day care. I know when I drop my son off, that he is in great hands. He receives healthy home cooked...

- Luna

Love Love Daycare

Even before I become a mom I told myself that I would never place my child in a daycare.. But... Love love daycare is and has been the best...

- Maggie

Frog Hollow Nursery School

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...

- Alok S.

Top Preschools Near El Cerrito

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Children's Garden Montessori School

2335 TULARE AVE EL CERRITO, CA

State license verified

starting at
$705/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Preschool
Child care
In-Home daycare
+ 1 more
Children’s Garden Montessori School is a small home-based Montessori and play-based preschool in El Cerrito for children 17 months – 5 years old. We believe in following the spirit of the child and honoring each child’s independence and unique learning style. Our director, Alaina Benner, has 35 years of experience, and our team...
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Gymboree Play & Music / El Cerrito Plaza

704 El Cerrito Plaza El Cerrito, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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 help develop the cognitive,...
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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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Montessori Family School

7075 Cutting Blvd El Cerrito, CA

Preschool
Montessori Family School prepares children to thrive using an exceptional Montessori curriculum that prepares the students to participate meaningfully and skillfully in an ever-changing world. The Montessori classroom is a loving community within which all members actively support one another while successfully pursuing their...
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Keystone Montessori School

6639 Blake St El Cerrito, CA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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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El Cerrito Preschool & Daycare Co Op

7200 Moeser Ln El Cerrito, CA

Preschool
Child care
El Cerrito Preschool & Daycare Co-op in El Cerrito, CA offers a supportive, happy, and safe environment that contributes to the whole child's development. They believe that the kids are unique individuals with different intellectual, physical, emotional, and social skills. They provide various experiences that suit the growing...
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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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Willow Street School House

6727 Willow St El Cerrito, CA

Preschool
In-Home daycare
Willow Street School House is located in El Cerrito, CA. They offer programs for toddlers and preschool children. They are committed in providing a nurturing, creative, stimulating and safe environment. They provide an appropriate balance of guided exploration, discovery and free-play that prepares your child for their future...
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PRIDE & JOY PRESCHOOL, INC.

1226 Liberty St El Cerrito, CA

Preschool
Child care
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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Uptown Little Birds Micro School & Day Care

500 William Street 123 Oakland, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
International
Reggio emilia
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
+ 4 more
Uptown Little Birds Micro School and Day Care provides a safe learning environment in a small, safe, warm family environment that promotes creative exploration of the world, education, health, nutrition, and safety along with individualized attention from experienced professionals. We are a small one-classroom private school,...

Luna says "I highly recommend this school and day care. I know when I drop my son off, that he is in great hands. He receives healthy home cooked meals, a tailored...

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Love Love Daycare

5408 Ace Ct San Pablo, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Hello Everybody...moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas.... Love Love Childcare has openings available. We are accepting applications preschool children, ages 2-5 years old. Our preschool has a safe, loving, and caring environment for your little ones. We provide a warm, cozy, comfortable feeling with our professional individualized...

Maggie says "Even before I become a mom I told myself that I would never place my child in a daycare.. But... Love love daycare is and has been the best daycare for my...

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Frog Hollow Nursery School

1635 Jaynes St Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
Cooperative
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 1 more
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, weekly classes in music, yoga and...

Alok S. says "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...

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Little Explorers Preschool

68th Ave Oakland, CA

5.0(2)
Academic
Montessori
Special needs
Reggio emilia
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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Soana Lauti Daycare

3735 Laguna Avenue Oakland, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

I have been a licensed daycare provider for over 10 yrs. I do offer a preschool curriculum in a small learning pod environment for ages 2-4 yrs old. This allows children to have a personal learning experience and plenty of 1 on 1 time with staff. We also do arts and crafts on some days, take walks in the neighborhood, give free...

Jessica C says "Soana and her family are simply the best! My baby girl started at Soana's when she was 1 year old and only left because we moved out of the area when she...

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Naomi's Family Daycare

1927 Pullman St San Pablo, CA

5.0(2)
At Naomi's Family Daycare, We are committed to creating a safe, warm, loving environment where we will encourage your child to explore their thoughts and creativity through play. We strive to fill your child's day with age-appropriate activities that target their cognitive, emotional, social and physical development so that they...

Joseline F. says "As a mother you strive for the betterment for your child. As a FTM i was nervous to place my daughter in daycare but choosing Naomis Daycare was the...

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PILLAR KIDS CHILDCARE

3538 GOLDEN GATE WAY LAFAYETTE, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1800/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Child care
Pillar Kids is a safe, clean, fun environment for children to create, investigate, and build relationships. Pillar Kids caters to the unique needs of your child, with low educator-to-child ratios that allow for intentional, individualized learning. We support children’s learning through our environment and experiences that...

Care Member says "Our family is so happy we found Pillar kids! The staff are warm and approachable and have made a beautiful environment to play and grow. Our child...

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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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Diamond Little People Academy, Llc

955 12th Street Oakland, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Greetings! We are excited to announce our large family child care program, enrolling toddlers and preschool ages (www.diamondlittlepeople.com)! We have been honored to open a program, offering a new place for your child to experience a fun, safe, and inspirational environment! Children thrive by learning through play...

Marisa M says "The caregivers at DLPA are always happy to see my child when she arrives. They are loving, artistic, organized, fun and silly. I'm constantly impressed...

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Caterpillar Kids Daycare

906 Channing Way C Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Special needs
Preschool
Child care
Caterpillar Daycare Monday through Friday 3 months to 5 years * CPR, First Aid & Preventative Health

Care Member says "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...

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KidarooCare

127 Dempsey Way Rodeo, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Reggio emilia
Waldorf
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
+ 3 more
KidarooCare offers a Holistic Approach supporting the child and family. We provide an Individual Education Plan for all children. Daily communication via technology including pictures and any updates throughout the day. We provide: Nutritional Meals and Snacks Diapers and wipes Supportive space for additional services...

Bailey T says "Ms. Jay was my sons Preschool inclusion Teacher at Brookside HeadStart. She is so loving and patient! My son was having a really difficult time,...

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FAQs for finding preschools near you in El Cerrito, CA

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in El Cerrito, CA. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in El Cerrito, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in El Cerrito, CA, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in El Cerrito, CA.

When looking for a preschool near you in El Cerrito, CA on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in El Cerrito, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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