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Preschools in Orinda, CA
Uptown Little Birds Micro School & Day Care
500 William Street 123, Oakland, CA
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...
SEEDLING CHILD MONTESSORI SCHOOL
3183 MECARTNEY ROAD, ALAMEDA, CA
The Seedling Child Montessori School is a wonderful balance of play-based and academic learning. Our fantastic teacher-student ratio and classroom environment enables us to help your child thrive and establish a genuine love for school and learning.
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...
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.
The Children's Garden
1612 Morton St, Alameda, CA
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...
Open Minds Early School
5609 Moraga Ave, Piedmont, CA
Open Minds Early School is a Spanish Immersion School inspired by Reggio Emilia and Waldorf education philosophies.We set out to create the preschool experience that we always dreamed for our children. We designed the classroom space and our curriculum supported on scientific research in child brain...
KiTa on Kains
1116 Kains Ave, Albany, CA
Kita on Kains is a German bilingual daycare located in an intimate home setting. We immerse your child playfully in a German/English environment from an early age.
We are a licensed daycare located in a small intimate home setting with a spacious backyard play area. We offer a warm and nurturing...
Lafayette Kids Cottage Preschool After School Care
3460 Monroe Ave, Lafayette, CA
Lafayette Kids' Cottage is a licensed preschool, after-school care, and summer camp for children 2 1/2 through 10 years old. Hours are 8am-6pm, Monday through Friday. Program specializes in kindergarten preparation and active enrichment programs that include Music, Spanish, Dance/Theatre, Swim...
Little Explorers Preschool
68th Ave, Oakland, CA
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...
Tiny Footprints Wildschool
16 Kensington Court, Kensington, CA
Wilderness-based preschool with a dedicated focus on both independent nature play and -movement, and respectful, mindful, gentle caregiving.
Broadway Children'S School Of Oakland, Inc.
394 ADAMS STREET, OAKLAND, CA
ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS ARE PART-TIME, either 2 or 3 days per week, with specific schedules listed below. At Broadway Children's School, our play-based programs reflect the belief that every child is unique and special, and we nurture and encourage that sense of individuality so that each child will...
0222 - Childtime of Martinez
6635 Alhambra Ave, MARTINEZ, CA
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults...
Montessori School Mosswood Pk Inc.
5723 Oak Grove Ave, Oakland, CA
My Own Montessori is more than just a small preschool. It's a place where children equate learning with pleasure; where independence is fostered in a loving environment; where friends learn respect and kindness; and where every child is allowed to feel safe, cared for, and recognized for who they...
Little Bloom Academy
1962 Heath Dr, El Sobrante, CA
Our mission is to offer a high quality neighborhood preschool that works collaboratively with parents to ensure every preschooler learns and grows in a nurturing and fun environment, setting the foundation for a lifelong love of education and success in school and life.
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...
Fitness in Transit
Virtual, Oakland, CA
We are FIT - a mobile movement company bringing fitness classes to schools. With school closures due to COVID-19, we are exploring a virtual platform and are trying to get the word out of our virtual options! We offer preschool classes M-F from 10-10:30 am, with classes in Gymnastics, Dance, Yoga,...
Kids Konnect Preschool
8800 Fontaine Street, Oakland, CA
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...
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...
The Little People Academies are play-based preschool programs with an approach that focuses on inspiring children to learn instead of requiring them to learn. We value each child, teacher, and parent as a part of our special community, pieces of a unit that get to grow together. Contact us for more...
My Little Carousel
5311 Belvedere Street, OAKLAND, CA
My Little Carousel is expanding the capacity for large licence and new location, Near Maxwell Park neighborhoods Fairfax in Oakland CA 94601
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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.