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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...
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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...
Reviewed by Lisa B
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The Orinda Preschool located at 10 Irwin Way, Orinda, CA is a parent participation preschool and a transitional kindergarten that offers 2's, 3's, 4's, and Transitional Kindergarten play-based programs. The...
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The St. John Preschool in Orinda, California offers childcare and preschool education for young pre-kindergarten children. The program provides activities that stimulate the children's cognitive, social,...
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The Holy Sheperd Christian Preschool in Orinda, California is a child care provider for children from infants to pre-kindergarten age. Their age-appropriate play activities and Christian education allow the...
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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...
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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 was almost 2.5 years old.
She loved Soana's! She would...
Reviewed by Jessica C
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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...
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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 School and two years at Little Explorers.
Little...
Reviewed by Lara K
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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...
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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...
Reviewed by Alok S
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Lafayette Nursery School - The biggest difference between us and most of the other schools you'll find in the area is that we're a parent cooperative. That means this is your school as much as your child's. You...
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Lafayette Nursery School is a wonderful introduction to school. Two of my children have attended, and have blossomed at this school. I love the play-based curriculum so they can be creative and learn to problem...
Reviewed by Meredith M
Integem STEM, Art & Design Camp
1781 Rose St, Berkeley, CA 94703
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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,...
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Pillar is a beautifully outfitted 5000 sq ft flexible office space with onsite childcare for members in need. For parents, we realize having support with your little ones makes for a better you. Whether you...
Fitness in Transit
Virtual, Oakland, CA 94609
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We are FIT - a mobile movement company bringing fitness classes to schools. With school closures due to COVID-19, we are exploring a virtual platform and are trying to get the word out of our virtual options!...
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Kids Speaking Spanish (KSS) offers a full- and part-time Spanish immersion preschool program in California's Bay Area for children aged two to six. Research shows that early language immersion learners benefit...
Evolve with Mary
275 41st, Oakland, CA 94609
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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.
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The Duck Pond is a preschool located at 3947 Park Boulevard, Oakland, California. It provides full-day services to children ages 2 to 6 years old. The school offers preschool education and enrichment classes in...
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Growing Light Montessori School is an early childhood education center in Oakland, California that offers learning programs geared towards preschool and school-age children. The company admits children between...
Lafayette Kids Cottage Preschool After School Care
3460 Monroe Ave, Lafayette, CA 94549
Costimate: $265/wk
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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...
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Sequoia Nursery School is a state-licensed child care center that offers early care and education programs for preschool children. Located in Oakland, California, the company admits kids between the ages of...
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The Little Elephant Montessori School in Oakland, California offers childcare and preschool education for infants to preschool children. The Montessori program provides activities and a prepared environment...
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Prolodium Corporation founded and started operation of The Applegarden Montessori School in 1983. It is located at 5667 Thornhill Drive, Oakland, California. The school provides a high quality and nurturing...
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My Own Montessori is more than just a small preschool. It's a place where children equate learning with pleasure; where independence is fostered in a loving environment; where friends learn respect and...
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The Piedmont Play School in Hampton Field in Piedmont, California is a cooperative preschool that accepts twenty-two children between three to five years old.Their curriculum integrates art activities, music,...
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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...
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The Renaissance International School is an independent, Montessori school in Oakland for children from the age of 2 years through Middle School.
Our program includes art, music and French and Spanish language...
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Joyful Beginnings is dedicated to creating a loving, learning, caring environment where children learn through play & develop a strong sense of self-esteem. Established in 1993, it is located at 955 Moraga Rd...
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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...
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Gan Ilan or Garden of the Trees is Temple Isaiah's preschool, serving children, ages 2-6 years old. The program is open to the community with priority given to members of Temple Isaiah. At Gan, children learn...
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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...
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JCC Camp Tzofim located in Berkeley, CA is an inclusive summer day camp, building community from Kindergarten to High School. The camp offers traditional camp experiences with an emphasis on fun and campers get...
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Kids In Motion provides a supervised environment that encourages group activities while allowing the kids to pursue their individual interests. Established in 1989, it is located at 2955 Claremont Ave....
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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...
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The Mulberry School is a private preschool located in Berkeley, CA that operates Tuesdays through Fridays from 9 AM to 2 PM. The school is a child-centered learning environment where children build skills, form...
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Lafayette Kids Cottage is a state-licensed child care center that offers early care and learning programs for preschool children. Located in Lafayette, California, the company admits kids between the ages of...
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Husky House Childcare located at 3855 Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven-thirty AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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The Rockridge Little School is located in Oakland, CA. They offer both full and partial day programs for children ages 2 to 5 years old. They provide a creative and inspiring environment where your child can...
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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...
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A Child's House is a Montessori School servicing families in the Oakland area.
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Old Firehouse School located in Lafayette, CA believes that language, initiative, and thinking skills predict much about each child's future academic and social development. The school offers programs that...
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The Child Day School provides childcare for two to five year old children in Lafayette, California. They provide an age and developmentally appropriate environment for social, physical, and cognitive growth in...
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Lafayette Nursery School in Lafayette, 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...
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Cedar Creek Montessori School in Oakland, 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...
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Adventure Time Chabot is a licensed facility located in Oakland, CA. They offer before and after school day care program for kindergarten. They provide enriching activities and extended day care in a flexible...
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We are a full-service daycare providing loving care for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years. We offer:
* Flexible hours 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. * Preschool curriculum program
* Convenient location
*...
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The Renaissance International School is founded to provide children with an international and multidisciplinary experience in which they can achieve their highest potential. They offer a warm, supportive...
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Ashley's House in Piedmont, California offers a preschool program for infants to three years old. Their curriculum aims to stimulate the children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth through...
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The New School of Berkeley provides childcare for two to twelve year old children in Berkeley, California. Their facilities and curriculum provide an age and developmentally appropriate environment for social,...
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Adventure Time Hillcrest located in Oakland, CA is a before and after school day care fro children in grades Kindergarten through 6. The center activities promote the creative and development of the children....
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Adventure Time Thornhill located in Oakland, CA is a before and after school day care fro children in grades Kindergarten through 6. The center activities promote the creative and development of the children....
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Beth Congregation El in Berkeley, CA provides activities, classes, and programs that enrich and deepen Jewish Learning. They offer a stimulating learning atmosphere that encompasses the diversity and full range...
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Adventure Time Joaquin Miller located in Oakland, CA is a before and after school day care fro children in grades Kindergarten through 6. The center activities promote the creative and development of the...
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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...
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I Know How To Learn is a company that provides learning therapy for children of all ages and those with cognitive processing weaknesses. The company offers education therapy services for children who have...
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The First Steps Learning Center in Lafayette, California provides childcare for infants and toddlers in a safe and nurturing environment. Their curriculum encourages child-initiated, play-based learning to...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Orinda, CA
In 2023 what types of preschools can I find near me in Orinda, CA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Orinda, 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 Orinda, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Orinda, CA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Orinda, 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 Orinda, CA.
How can I find a preschool near me in Orinda, CA?
When looking for a preschool near you in Orinda, 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 Orinda, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.