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Oak Center Little People Academy
5.0
100% would recommend this place! I trust this team with my whole heart and soul. Both of our children have gone here and it is one of the most nurturing, diverse, and caring environments you'll ever experience. The teachers and staff are so kind, loving, fun, and I know my little ones were always...
- Care member
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.
Square.Care Oakland
5.0
SquareCare is a phenomenal daycare program. As a mom of two, I've done a lot of research across different programs and childcare providers, and can confidently say the caliber of the caregivers at SquareCare is the best. My husband and I learned so much from Mitzy about how to inspire confidence in...
- Andreea A.
PILLAR KIDS CHILDCARE
5.0
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 started when he turned 18 months and became bonded with his teacher and classmates quickly. We're grateful to have a comfortable space to come work...
- Care member
TULIP CHILD CARE LLC/PINOLE MONTESSORI
5.0
My son was there from 9 months to 5years. They are awesome. She is like a second mother to my child. Teaching what to eat, education and manners. Just phenomenal. No where else I would recommend!
- Sachana X.
Child care centers in 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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,...
4.0
(4)
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...
5.0
"So grateful for the quality care!"
Care member
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
"Our family has been attending Peter Pan since 2018 (well, actually since 1988 as a multigenerational Peter Pan family). We love everything about the school and play oriented learning. Our children are caring, confident, and curious, which we know is supported and...
Angelica L.
5.0
(2)
Square.Care Oakland is a Bilingual (English Spanish) play-based child care that focuses on educating children through exploration of the environment using natural developmentally appropriate materials. All materials are disinfected, clean, and safe. Our curriculum focuses on language development,...
5.0
"SquareCare is a phenomenal daycare program. As a mom of two, I've done a lot of research across different programs and childcare providers, and can confidently say the caliber of the caregivers at SquareCare is the best. My husband and I learned so much from Mitzy...
Andreea A.
5.0
(2)
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...
5.0
"Our daughter has been at Pillar Kids since early 2023 and we are absolutely loving our experience there. She is thriving and we credit so much of her development to the instruction and community at Pillar. We are grateful for the personal attention, small class...
Christina O.
TULIP CHILD CARE LLC/PINOLE MONTESSORI
2612 APPIAN WAY, PINOLE, CA
5.0
(3)
We're a great a preschool based out of Pinole, CA. We are serving children of age group of 18 months to six years. You and your little one will be making a grand transition from home or a child care to preschool life, an outer world and we would love you to part of it. I would recommend you come...
5.0
"We have had a really good experience with them for over 2 years. Very professional and clean. They have a really good program for learning as well as having fun."
Shilpi X.
Uptown Little Birds Micro School & Day Care
500 William Street 123, Oakland, CA
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
EFBA - Education Francaise Bay Area
640 Davis St Unit 26, San Francisco, CA
5.0
(1)
French Education in the Bay Area (EFBA) is now accepting enrollment for its after-school classes for the 2017-2018 year!
EFBA is a WASC accredited part time school that o ers French classes to French-native (francophone) and non-native (Anglophone) speakers. The classes are geared towards children...
Hungry Caterpillars
1901 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA
5.0
(4)
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...
5.0
"Hungry Caterpillars has watched my daughter for over a year. This was the second daycare my daughter was in. Her experience at Hungry Caterpillars has been great, with real care shown to her growth so that she has flourished! I would recommend this daycare to...
Darcy W.
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
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...
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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.