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PETER PAN PRESCHOOL
5.0
She is absolutely amazing! She cared for my son from the time he was 2 months old all the way up to Kindergarten. She is extremely proficient, professional and has great policy's and procedures. The kids take several field trips. She's very fair and very friendly. She can't be beat!!
- Angie D.
Bright Future Early Learning Center
5.0
I sent my kids to Bright Future from infancy to preschool. It is a great place for working families in downtown Oakland. With a nursing room and really healthy foods and snacks. That kids can support one another in growing and learning in a play based environment with a mix of ages learning from one...
- Nicole F.
COLIBRI PRESCHOOL
5.0
I have two children that have attended for three years each. When I drop them off I know they are safe, loved, learning and having fun!
- Julia B.
Sunshine House Martinez
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 never bored.....there are tons of...
- Genny M
Child care centers in Berkeley, CA
The Gay Austin School
1611 Hopkins St, Berkeley, CA
The Gay Austin School is a private school dedicated to providing quality education for 2-, 3-, and 4-year olds, regardless of race, nationality, or religious belief. We are located on Hopkins Street in North Berkeley, near a small group of shops and parks, and in a neighborhood of tree-lined...
Beth El Nursery School
1301 Oxford St, Berkeley, CA
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 of the Jewish experience. This child care facility strives in infusing musical...
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...
Color ME Children Preschool
1141 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA
Color ME Children Preschool was established in 1993 to serve the families in Berkeley, California. It offers a nurturing and motivating educational environment that supports the children's growth and developmental needs. The school provides age-appropriate activities that stimulate the children's...
Sprouts Preschool
1910 Hopkins St, Berkeley, CA
Located at 1910 Hopkins Street, Berkeley, California, Sprouts Preschool is a small, play-based preschool that provides a warm and safe environment. The school can accommodate 14 children with 2 teachers to attend to their individual needs. Sprouts Preschool is open from Monday through Friday, 8:30...
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...
Global Montessori International School
2830 9th St, Berkeley, CA
Global Montessori International School is an early childhood education facility that offers a bilingual academic program for preschool children. Located in Berkeley, California, the company admits children between the ages of two to five years old. The company implements the Montessori Curriculum...
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...
KIDS IN MOTION
2955 Claremont Ave, Berkeley, CA
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. Berkeley, CA.
Golden Gate Kids Preschool
1450 6th St, Berkeley, CA
Golden Gate Kids Preschool based in Berkeley, CA offers educational daycare programs for toddlers and preschool children in the Berkeley and east bay areas. The school specializes in children ages eighteen months to five years old and operates on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 6 PM.
Dandelion Nursery School
941 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA
Dandelion Nursery School is a community of parents and teachers collaborating to provide the best possible care and education for children. It is a parent cooperative preschool that offers a play-based approach that provides children with plenty of fun learning activities. Dandelion Nursery School...
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,...
5.0
(2)
To provide a nurturing environment where self-concepts are enhanced, independence encouraged, social skills acquired and individuality respected. To provide children with opportunities to gain competence in a variety of skills such as; art, science, music, movement, and language arts, through hands...
5.0
"She is absolutely amazing! She cared for my son from the time he was 2 months old all the way up to Kindergarten. She is extremely proficient, professional and has great policy's and procedures. The kids take several field trips. She's very fair and very friendly....
Angie D.
5.0
(2)
At Bright Future, we are proud to offer the children in our care an enriching, hands-on, developmentally appropriate environment that supports an early love of learning. We foster an environment of participation and partnership with parents and families and are proud of the community we have...
5.0
"I sent my kids to Bright Future from infancy to preschool. It is a great place for working families in downtown Oakland. With a nursing room and really healthy foods and snacks. That kids can support one another in growing and learning in a play based environment...
Nicole F.
5.0
(3)
ColibrĂ is a Spanish Immersion Preschool in Oakland, CA founded by two teachers who wanted to share the love for their Latin American language and culture with the children and families of our community.
We are a warm and loving community that promotes an environment where children become...
5.0
"I would give them a 100 if I could, and I am hard to please when it comes to my child. At Colibri they have the tangible love and care you would give your own child. They have the structure and academic rigor you want to see in the education you give your child....
Natalia C.
Sunshine House Martinez
4950 Pacheco Blvd, Martinez, CA
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
Welcome to Oak Center Little People Academy! 🌳 We are a 501(c)3 non-profit offering a play-based preschool program for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Our curriculum is all about sparking children's love for learning, not just teaching them. Every child, teacher, and parent is a treasured part...
Pacific Heights Prep
1735 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Pacific Heights Prep is a Preschool and Family Daycare Center dedicated to preparing your child for academic success. We use play, art, and music to bring out the joy in learning, with fun and stimulating activities.
When a child feels that learning is an exciting adventure, school becomes...
We proudly offer a positive, child-centered preschool experience that fosters a love of learning in a nurturing community.
In each child, we strive to cultivate: autonomy, a sense of belonging, respect for others, and an enthusiasm for exploration and learning.
Hungry Caterpillars
1901 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA
Preparing for the brightest future, Hungry Caterpillars is pioneering the field of childcare through our dedication and commitment to the specific needs of every child we are entrusted to provide care for. Our facilities are licensed by the state of California, and allowed to care for a maximum...
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FAQs for finding child care centers near you in Berkeley, CA
What are the benefits of child care centers near me in Berkeley, CA?
Child care centers near you in Berkeley, CA provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.
What will my child do at a child care center near me in Berkeley, CA?
A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Berkeley, CA have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.
How can I find a child care center near me in Berkeley, CA?
You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Berkeley, CA. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.