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Recent preschool reviews in Berkeley, CA

Frog Hollow Nursery School

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, dancing, science, gardening, park...

- Alok S.

Caterpillar Kids Daycare

5.0

My son (15m) is lucky enough to go to CKD. I cannot say enough good things about them. They are so warm and loving. My son eats wonderful meals and gets plenty of time outside. This is my first child and I was very nervous to put him in daycare, but I feel like I struck gold.

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Woolly Mammoth Childcare

5.0

Both our kids went to Woolly, younger one is still at Woolly. My son, age 4 then, refused to be picked up by us at mid day on his first day at Woolly, he wanted to stay there the whole day. My daughter, aged 1.5 then, "ran" in without even saying bye on her 5th day. Woolly is full of love and...

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Preschools in Berkeley, CA

Frog Hollow Nursery School

Frog Hollow Nursery School

1635 Jaynes St, Berkeley, CA

5.0

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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 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.


Caterpillar Kids Daycare

Caterpillar Kids Daycare

906 Channing Way C, Berkeley, CA

5.0

(1)

Caterpillar Daycare Monday through Friday 3 months to 5 years * CPR, First Aid & Preventative Health
5.0
"My son (15m) is lucky enough to go to CKD. I cannot say enough good things about them. They are so warm and loving. My son eats wonderful meals and gets plenty of time outside. This is my first child and I was very nervous to put him in daycare, but I feel like I...

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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 quality care for children in a loving and stimulating environment.
5.0
"Both our kids went to Woolly, younger one is still at Woolly. My son, age 4 then, refused to be picked up by us at mid day on his first day at Woolly, he wanted to stay there the whole day. My daughter, aged 1.5 then, "ran" in without even saying bye on her 5th...

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🌟 **Discover the Joy of Learning at Building Kidz School!** 🌟We invite you to experience firsthand how we nurture young minds through our unique "whole child" philosophy. Discover the joy of learning at Building Kidz School! At Building Kidz School, we’re dedicated to fostering creativity and...

Patty's Family Daycare and Preschool

Patty's Family Daycare and Preschool

2820 Mabel St, BERKELEY, CA

Starting at $2400/mo

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...

STEP ONE SCHOOL

STEP ONE SCHOOL

499 SPRUCE STREET, BERKELEY, CA

Starting at $1600/mo

Established in 1981, we've spent the last 40 years creating a truly diverse environment where all children feel safe and are loved. We hire and retain amazingly talented, educated and inspired teaching staff and have over a 1/3 of an acre of outdoor space (including organic gardens and water...

Angel Academy

Angel Academy

2215 Marin Ave, Berkeley, CA

Angel Academy serves children and their families in the most loving and present way. We are based upon a heart-centered pedagogy: Helping the children find their breath, love their emotions, and stand in their freedom. Our teachers have over 15 years of experience in holistic pedagogy, such as...

Integem STEM, Art & Design Camp

Integem STEM, Art & Design Camp

1781 Rose St, Berkeley, CA

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, Design, Fashion, Animation, or Gaming to turn your imagination into cutting-edging designs....

Angel Academy

Angel Academy

2215 Marin Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Angel Academy was founded by me, Halimah Harden. I'm an an educator, speaker, and storyteller. I'm a graduate of Florida s honor liberal arts college, the New College of Florida. From Waldorf education and the Reggio Emilia Approach to mindfulness in education, my pedagogical studies are vast....

Nia House Learning Center

Nia House Learning Center

2234 9th St, Berkeley, CA

Nia House is inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. Maria Montessori. Nia is a Swahili word, meaning purpose. The purpose of our "house" (a reference to Dr. Montessori's "Children's House") is to provide a program that meets the needs of all children. We believe that given a properly prepared...

Golden Gate Learning Center

Golden Gate Learning Center

1450 SIXTH ST, BERKELEY, CA

Please reach out to Director@goldengatepreschool.com or 5105254841. visit our school website: https://goldengatepreschool.com

WOOLLY MAMMOTH CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL

1333 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA

Starting at $1710/mo

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....

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Located in Berkeley, California, Golestan Center For Language Immersion and Cultural Education provides a preschool program that teaches Iranian Language and culture to children ages 2 to 5 years old. The center implements a full immersion program where children become native Persian speakers....

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...

Children's Community Center, Inc

1140 Walnut St, Berkeley, CA

Children's Community Center, Incorporated, is a parent participation cooperative school and has been providing early childhood programs for over 85 years. The center offers Morning Preschool Program, with classes from Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, and Early Morning/Afternoon Program,...

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.

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