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Patty's Family Daycare and Preschool
5.0
We absolutely LOVE Patty's daycare and could not be happier with the care our child receives from her and her employees! We started sending our child to Patty's for full-time care when he was 6 months old. We were quite anxious as he is our first child and did not know much about the daycare world...
- Jacob K.
Children's Garden Montessori School
5.0
Our son is absolutely thriving at the garden school. Alaina & all of her wonderful stuff are so attentive & loving with the children.
The classroom & garden play area are always tidy with great toys & activities for the kids. Our son particularly loves gymnastics with Bindi on Thursdays!
We can’t...
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Ardyce Childcare & Preschool
5.0
My child has been with Ardyce since he was 5 mo old and now he is 2.5 years old. Ardyce has kind and nurturing personality, while also taking a lot of care teaching kids about the world and instilling good behaviour. My kid likes going to her daycare and has grown to love her. He learned letters and...
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Child's Play Wonderschool Llc
5.0
We were so happy and grateful that our daughter experienced Child's Play School for daycare services. We noticed our 18 month old daughter naturally demonstrated curiosity, creativity, and playfulness and Child's Play School was a natural fit. Their curriculum was exactly the type of engagement our...
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Gwiggles Preschool LLC
5.0
We enrolled in Gwiggles in May 2022, just before our girl turned 2. She was the youngest at the time and the head teacher created a welcoming environment for her, quickly integrating her into the group. By week 2 our girl was happily skipping to pre-school every morning. :) Every week was filled...
Patty’s Family Daycare and Preschool.
Goal is to ensure that each child feels nourished and well cared for children in different age-appropriate activities to stimulate their curiosity and developing minds, as well as developing their first gross motor skills. We love to make sure they are engaged...
5.0
"We entered our daughter in Patty's Family Daycare 8 months ago when she was 7 months old, and we couldn't be happier with the care and attention our daughter receives. We knew it was the daycare for us when we first visited and all of the staff was so focused on...
Francophone Montessori in-home daycare in Central Berkeley for ages 2-5. We have a beautiful indoor space and a large fenced-off backyard with fruit trees and chickens.
Woolly Mammoth has been serving families in Berkeley for over 30 years. Woolly Mammothis a full- year, full- time childcare center which provides care for children 12 months to 5 years old. We are committed to providing the highest quality care for children in a loving and stimulating environment....
Akidemia in 1232 Neilson St. Berkeley, 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 child care for families and preschool kids.
Family Day Care that serve children 0-5. Providing a safe and nurturing place.Hot, healthy meals and snacks.Lg. outside space . educational and fun activities, outside play and daily walks. Near Ashby Bart, Open 6:30 to 6:30, part, full, evenings and flex schedules,Competitive rates.Mobil care...
Child Educational Center in Berkeley, 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 of all ages.
Our Learning Center located in Berkeley CA offers child care services and early childhood program for the children of the community. It provides a safe, family-oriented environment and age-appropriate activities that enhance children's social, emotional, mental, and physical abilities. The center...
BAHIA, Inc. is a private, nonprofit corporation that receives funding from the State Department of Education Child Development Division. They offer early to school age care and education to children ages 2 years to 10 years. Their curriculum and programs are designed to promote and enrich the...
Pixar Child Development Center is a licensed early childhood care and education provider located at 2600 10th Street, Berkeley, California. The center offers its services to children ages 6 weeks to 6 years old, providing programs that are age-appropriate and well-rounded. Operating hours are from...
Our school has been in the Berkeley community for many years offering quality care for children 18 months-3 yrs old. Through creative play we put an emphasis on social and emotional development. We are a play based program with lots of age appropriate toys and activities that keep us busy daily....
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...
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...
5.0
"Our son is absolutely thriving at the garden school. Alaina & all of her wonderful stuff are so attentive & loving with the children.
The classroom & garden play area are always tidy with great toys & activities for the kids. Our son particularly loves gymnastics...
Ardyce Child Care & Preschool offers a safe, nurturing environment for children. We are inclusive and expose our children to kindergarten readiness curriculum.
5.0
"My child has been with Ardyce since he was 5 mo old and now he is 2.5 years old. Ardyce has kind and nurturing personality, while also taking a lot of care teaching kids about the world and instilling good behaviour. My kid likes going to her daycare and has grown...
At Child's Play Wonderschool LLC, we believe that children grow, learn, and thrive by exploring the world around them. It is our goal to provide an environment that engages children with developmentally-appropriate activities and materials. In our program, children will feel empowered to follow...
5.0
"When we decided to look for a daycare for our daughter so that she would be able to socialize and be in the presence of other children her age, it was a struggle. Having her away from us was hard to imagine and we visited several places before meeting Kaamil and...
Gwiggles is an early childhood education program that offers Preschool services for up to 12 children at a time. We have a teacher to child ratio of 1:4 and we accept children ages 3-6 years old.
Our mission is to create a place where all children feel safe and loved and where they are able to...
5.0
"Extremely thoughtful teachers, active learning environment. Everyone is so deeply connected to my child's success and current social and academic progress. My child has been here for almost 3 years and it has become a second home."
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...
Childcare service in a friendly family environment. I have been providing childcare services since 1991. I'm CPR/First Aid Certified. I'm bilingual in Spanish. My hours are from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday-Friday. I'm very flexible when parent need accommodations. I care for children from 3 months old...
5.0
"Gloria has been caring for my almost 2 yo son since he was just 6 months old. He gets so excited to spend the day with her and the other children and I feel so good leaving him with her. Gloria’s home is bright, clean, and filled with toys. She prepares wholesome...
My name is Sheree Thomas and I am the child care provider for Thomas Family Child Care in Alameda, CA. Thomas Family Child Care is now enrolling for the Spring and Summer. I have space for three children between the ages of 20 months - 4 years old.
What I can offer:
I will provide a safe...
As a family child care provider, my goal is to provide a safe and happy place for children where they can learn and grow physically, emotionally, intellectually, and socially at their own pace. I believe children learn through play, art and benefit from a structured yet flexible schedule. Activities...
My name is Sheree Thomas and I am the child care provider for Thomas Family Child Care in Alameda, CA. Thomas Family Child Care is now enrolling for the fall. I have space for four children between the ages of 12 months - 4 years old, and two spots for school age children.
What I can offer:
I will...
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