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Orinda Afternoons
5.0
We love Orinda Afternoons! It gave my kids exactly the kind of summer that I dreamed of giving them. They got to spend the day in the great outdoors with a handful of other kids, which was exciting without being overstimulating. Bekki is wonderfully attentive to the kids' needs and moods, and tweaks...
- Dana S
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
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...
- Care member
Kids Konnect Preschool
5.0
I fully endorse Kids Konnect! There was something not quite right with my kid's previous school which was a montessori. From his first day, he settled right in at Kids Konnect and he's made so much progress in math - thank you Jonquil!
- Kate
Preschools in Orinda, CA
Orinda Afternoons
103 El Toyonal, Orinda, CA
5.0
(1)
Orinda Afternoons is a family daycare in the hills of Orinda, providing the highest quality care for children ages zero to three. Orinda Afternoons provides a warm and professionally staffed care environment - complete with a dedicated playroom and art studio, climbing gym, sandbox, thriving organic...
5.0
"We love Orinda Afternoons! It gave my kids exactly the kind of summer that I dreamed of giving them. They got to spend the day in the great outdoors with a handful of other kids, which was exciting without being overstimulating. Bekki is wonderfully attentive to...
Dana S
St Mark's Nursery School
451 Moraga Way, Orinda, CA
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.
FOUNTAINHEAD MONTESSORI SCHOOL ORINDA CAMPUS
30 Santa Maria Way, ORINDA, CA
Fountainhead Montessori School is dedicated to teach children through quality education programs and prepared, nurturing environment designed to stimulate and develop children’s love of learning. We are committed to putting children at the center of an interconnected circle of families, friends,...
Holy Sheperd Christian Preschool
433 Moraga Way, Orinda, CA
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...
The Orinda Preschool
10 Irwin Way, Orinda, CA
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
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...
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
5.0
(4)
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...
Care member
Kids Konnect Preschool
8800 Fontaine Street, Oakland, CA
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
"I fully endorse Kids Konnect! There was something not quite right with my kid's previous school which was a montessori. From his first day, he settled right in at Kids Konnect and he's made so much progress in math - thank you Jonquil!"
Kate
5.0
(2)
Welcome to Gan B’nai Shalom Preschool - a preschool where children receive a stimulating, creative, and nurturing learning experience that provides them with the foundation to grow educationally, socially, and spiritually. Inspired by Jewish values, our program provides opportunities for children’s...
5.0
"The campus is beautiful. Staff is just incredible! They are so well educated and caring. The campus is secure and safe. They truly do a great job keeping parents updated daily with what activities the children are doing and how they are doing. We highly recommend! "
Meg B.
5.0
(2)
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 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...
Jacob K.
The Children's Garden
1612 Morton St, Alameda, CA
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
3232 Sun Valley Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA
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.
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!"
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Little Explorers Preschool
68th Ave, Oakland, CA
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.
Keishna's Kiddie Corner
8220 Golf Links Rd, Oakland, CA
5.0
(7)
Keishna's Kiddie Corner 24/7 Childcare and Transportation Program offers a safe, nurturing environment where your child will get the attention and care that he or she deserves. We provide a home away from home and strive to make sure each child's individual needs are met. We provide childcare and...
5.0
"My younger brother attended Keishna's Kiddie Corner when he was a toddler. Several years later My twin girls now attend the facility and love it. Many people state they seem to be a bit advanced for almost 2. I owe this to the school. Their speech grows day by day,...
MMack
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 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...
Care member
My Little Carousel
5311 Belvedere Street, OAKLAND, CA
5.0
(5)
My Little Carousel is expanding the capacity for large licence and new location, Near Maxwell Park neighborhoods Fairfax in Oakland CA 94601
5.0
"Laura is an excellent caregiver. Our daughter was with her for almost 3 years. We love the Spanish language immersion program and the emphasis on art, reading, dancing, singing, and play. She learned so much with her. Laura helped our daughter become potty trained...
Care member
Diamond Little People Academy, Llc
955 12th Street, Oakland, CA
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
"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
Weebit Preschool And Daycare
2845 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA
5.0
(4)
Hello Family,
We are excited to welcome family and children to our childcare and preschool program 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. Our...
5.0
"Marley has been working with my family for years. I tend to be overly cautious when choosing a caregiver, and Marley is always my first choice. She's caring, fun, trustworthy, communicates well and the kids love her. When the children spent the day at Weebit, they...
Jessica G
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Orinda, CA
In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in Orinda, CA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Orinda, CA. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Orinda, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Orinda, CA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Orinda, CA, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Orinda, CA.
How can I find a preschool near me in Orinda, CA?
When looking for a preschool near you in Orinda, CA on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Orinda, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.