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Recent preschool reviews in Orinda, CA

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

Uptown Little Birds Micro School & Day Care

5.0

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 bilingual education, exercise and fresh. When we're home, he will often tell me that he misses/loves his teachers and school and I know the feeling...

- Luna

Soana Lauti Daycare

5.0

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 get so excited in the car ride there, jump out of my arms to her when we arrived and then...

- Jessica C

Weebit Preschool And Daycare

5.0

The best things in the world aren't things, they're people like you, Marley. We couldn't have picked a better provider and protector for our twins. We appreciate every single thing you did for them! We want to thank you for always welcoming us into your daycare, for always taking the time to know...

- JING K

Diamond Little People Academy, Llc

5.0

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 with their dedication to providing exceptional care and educational opportunities for the children.

- Marisa M

Preschools in Orinda, CA

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


The Orinda Preschool

10 Irwin Way, Orinda, CA

Starting at $261/mo

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 school provides comprehensive curricula focusing on children's physical, social, emotional,...

St. John Preschool

501 Moraga Way, Orinda, CA

Costimate: $282/wk

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, emotional and physical growth. The activities teach the children through their own initiated...

Holy Sheperd Christian Preschool

433 Moraga Way, Orinda, CA

Costimate: $282/wk

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 children to express themselves and stimulates their cognitive, social, emotional and physical...

Uptown Little Birds Micro School & Day Care

Uptown Little Birds Micro School & Day Care

500 William Street 123, Oakland, CA

Costimate: $307/wk

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"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 bilingual education, exercise and fresh. When we're home, he will often tell me that he misses/loves his...

Luna


Soana Lauti Daycare

Soana Lauti Daycare

3735 Laguna Avenue, Oakland, CA

Starting at $1600/mo

5.0

(3)

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...
5.0
"My son went to Soana Lauti's Daycare from 8 months old to almost 5 years old. It was so wonderful to take my child every morning to a place he loved where he was safe, cared for, and inspired to learn. For me, peace of mind is the single most important criteria...

Erin C


Weebit Preschool And Daycare

Weebit Preschool And Daycare

2845 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA

Starting at $1450/mo

5.0

(4)

Hello Family, We are excited to welcome family and children to our childcare and preschool program here at Weebit Preschool and Daycare. We offer a combined Montessori and Play Based approach in our program activities to assist, guide and prepare children for preschool and Kindergarten readiness....
5.0
"I'm a novice on care.com and I chose Weebit Daycare through a recommendation a friend made and I am very glad I did. I have twin girls with special needs and honestly I was skeptic with any childcare because my girls have been attached on my hip since they were...

Aina L


Diamond Little People Academy, Llc

Diamond Little People Academy, Llc

955 12th Street, Oakland, CA

Starting at $9/hr

5.0

(2)

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...
5.0
"We've bee with this day care for a few years now and I can't recommend them more highly! The two owners and operators are the epitome of professionalism and the way they care for, interact with, and inspire our young daughter is not only inspiring--it's a relief....

Guy M


Sunshine House Martinez

Sunshine House Martinez

4950 Pacheco Blvd, Martinez, CA

Costimate: $230/wk

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"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 center is always clean. They offer fabulous activities both structured and unstructured. The kids are...

Genny M


St. Catherine of Siena Preschool

1125 Ferry Street, Martinez, CA

Costimate: $230/wk

4.8

(5)

St. Catherine of Siena Preschool is a fully licensed preschool, transitional kindergarten, and extended day program. We are open Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. Our program focuses on nurturing the child as a whole to foster, independence, creativity, and a love for learning. Our...
5.0
"My oldest daughter is an AMAZING reader and I strongly believe its because of the zoo phonics program and wonderful teachers at St. Catherine Preschool. She is now in second grade and doing so well! My youngest just started there this year and I plan to keep her...

Daisy P


Cleopatra kids

197 CLEOPATRA DR, Pleasant Hill, CA

Costimate: $282/wk

5.0

(1)

We are a Spanish immersion Montessori preschool that sits between Pleasant Hill and Sherman acres neighborhood. We offer all the academic benefits of a traditional Montessori school, We call ourselves "Montessori Inspired" to give us room to explore other alternative educational philosophies or...
5.0
"We found this place right as it opened in June 2022 and our two kids (3 and 1 at the time, have since had birthdays) thrived coming here to learn and grow. Our 3 year old was struggling with potty training and as soon as this started, he picked it up with very...

Trevor K


Little Explorers Preschool

Little Explorers Preschool

68th Ave, Oakland, CA

Starting at $1300/mo

5.0

(2)

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...
5.0
"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 Explorers has been integral in helping our eldest daughter...

Lara K


Kids Konnect Preschool

Kids Konnect Preschool

8800 Fontaine Street, Oakland, CA

Starting at $900/mo

5.0

(3)

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...
5.0
"In my opinion, this is the best preschool in the area by a long shot. The teachers here progress the children so fast and work with parents. My kid loves the slide and growing fruit and veggies!"

John


The Children's Garden

The Children's Garden

1612 Morton St, Alameda, CA

Starting at $1000/mo

5.0

(1)

A Bilingual Preschool Program (Spanish). Established in Alameda since 1991. School Hours - Monday thru Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 18 months - 4 years old. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals daily. Beautiful home setting with extensive organic gardens. Excellent references. Testimonials on Berkeley...
5.0
"As parents, we are incredibly grateful to have found a school/childcare as loving as Mary's school--The Children's Garden. Our daughter has been attending for almost a year now. We have witnessed how much she has grown emotionally, mentally and socially. We most...

Troy C


Wonderland Daycare

Wonderland Daycare

3232 Sun Valley Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA

Starting at $65/day

5.0

(2)

The Wonderland Daycare offers a safe clean environment for children 3 months to 5 years old, age appropriate toys, games, and development. Large backyard, separate bedroom and homemade from scratch 3 hot meals a day. My goal is creating a home away from home for your child, and keeping them happy...
5.0
"We have had our 2 year old son at Wonderland Daycare for 4 months. We had to switch childcare locations when my wife changed jobs. We had great childcare at the time which was hard to leave behind and we were worried that we would not be able to find a place as...

Jamie B


Frog Hollow Nursery School

Frog Hollow Nursery School

1635 Jaynes St, Berkeley, CA

Starting at $1630/mo

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


KidarooCare

KidarooCare

592 S. 28th St., Richmond, CA

Starting at $300/wk

5.0

(1)

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. We practice a Blended Approach to...
5.0
"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, continuously getting kicked out of childcare settings. I truly believe she helped my son be able to be in a setting...

Bailey T


Boulevard Little People Academy

Boulevard Little People Academy

470 Boulevard Way, Oakland, CA

Starting at $90/day

5.0

(1)

The Boulevard Academies consist of two amazing facilities running a program that enhances every child by learning through play; enabling growth physically, academically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively. Both academies focus on nurturing quality care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, in...
5.0
"Provided quality care to the many hundreds of familie served in the Grand-Lakeshore-Piedmont area."

Deltrina J


Oak Grove Learning

Oak Grove Learning

8115 Fontaine Street, Oakland, CA

Starting at $1035/wk

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...

Little Bloom Academy

Little Bloom Academy

1962 Heath Dr, El Sobrante, CA

Starting at $1400/mo

Our mission is to offer a high quality neighborhood preschool that works collaboratively with parents to ensure every preschooler learns and grows in a nurturing and fun environment, setting the foundation for a lifelong love of education and success in school and life.

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