{510} Families is delighted to share the following preschools, daycares, and co-ops that care for our children of the East Bay. Our sponsoring early education programs are heavily focused in the Oakland and Berkeley area. We hope you’ll find the perfect fit childcare for your family’s needs.
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East Bay Preschools
All People's School: Aquatic Park School (APS) + Pixar Children's School (PCS)
Infants, Toddlers (ages 18 to 30 months), Preschoolers, Transitional Kindergarten
Play-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired community across 2 S. Berkeley sites: Aquatic Park School & Pixar Children's School. They believe that children learn through play and in relationship. They strive to provide the highest quality Early Childhood Education in a safe, loving, respectful environment so children can freely explore their world.
Arbor Preschool
Preschoolers
Arbor Preschool offers a play-based, emergent curriculum in either a Spanish immersion or bilingual setting with a focus on the social and emotional development of the child. In a loving and warm environment, Arbor's experienced teachers meet their students where they are and nurture their natural curiosities.
(360) 461-6466
Berkeley Forest School
Toddlers (ages 18 to 30 months), Preschoolers, Transitional Kindergarten
Berkeley Forest School is an all-outdoors forest preschool centering kinship and connection with the land, sea, and sky. They support a whole-child (whole-family!) learning community cultivating space for curiosity and wonder, alongside Reggio-Emilia inspired curriculum, all under the open sky at parks, orchards, mirco-farms, & natural spaces.
(510) 926-0749
Berkeley Hills Nursery School
Preschoolers
This cozy, play-based preschool in the hills helps prepare students for the wild world of elementary school. Experienced teachers support social/emotional development, self-advocacy skills, being a good friend and a positive member of a group. Lots of outdoor time, field trips, yoga, baking, art, Spanish and science!
(510) 849-1216
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School (BRWS)
Preschoolers, Transitional Kindergarten
(510) 859-7679
Broadway Children's School of Oakland (BCSO)
Toddlers (ages 18 to 30 months), Preschoolers
(510) 763-9337
East Bay German International School (EBGIS)
Toddlers (ages 18 to 30 months), Preschoolers
(510) 380-0302
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley (EB)
Toddlers (ages 18 to 30 months), Preschoolers, Transitional Kindergarten
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley is a preschool-8th grade bilingual immersion school where students learn in French and English. Every day, EB students learn to speak, write, and think in two languages, becoming open-minded, adaptable learners who discover their best selves while respecting the differences of others.
(510) 809-0641
El Cerrito Preschool Cooperative (ECPC)
Preschoolers
ECPC is a play-based parent-run cooperative preschool for children ages 3-5
They believe children learn best through self-directed play, and teachers provide a variety of experiences to suit the varied needs of growing children.
(510) 526-1916
Every Child Bay Preschool
Toddlers (ages 18 to 30 months), Preschoolers
Every Child Bay was founded and is overseen by experts in child development and psychology. They are dedicated to providing a warm, creative and meaningful environment to nurture self empowerment in each child, while exploring concepts of cooperation, empathy, responsibility and respect for self, adults, classmates, and their communities.
(510) 930-8090
Guidepost Montessori at Emeryville
Infants, Toddlers (ages 18 to 30 months), Preschoolers
(510) 250-3792
Kids Speaking Spanish (KSS) Immersion Schools
Toddlers (ages 18 to 30 months), Preschoolers
KSS Immersion Schools' responsive learning environment supports Spanish language immersion, empowers children to conquer challenges with creative solutions, and strengthens critical thinking skills and social connections. Full time program for children 2-6 years. Campuses in Albany, Oakland, San Jose & Walnut Creek.
(877) 442-2555
Linda Beach Cooperative Preschool
Preschoolers, Transitional Kindergarten
Established in 1941, Linda Beach Cooperative Preschool is a small, play-based preschool. They believe children learn best in an environment rich with age-appropriate stimuli. Success is due to the warmth and enthusiasm provided by exceptional teachers working directly with parents eager to share in the development and education of children.
(510) 547-4432
Little People Academies (LPA)
Infants, Toddlers (ages 18 to 30 months), Preschoolers, Transitional Kindergarten
(510) 788-0436
Montclair Community Play Center (MCPC)
Toddlers (ages 18 to 30 months), Preschoolers
(510) 339-7213
My Own Montessori Preschool (M.O.M.)
Preschoolers, Transitional Kindergarten
Located in Rockridge, Oakland, My Own Montessori serves children ages 2.8 to 6 years old. M.O.M. offers a special Pre-K/T-K program for children ages 4 or older. Committed to the Montessori philosophy, the M.O.M. teachers nurture and encourage their student’s curiosity in a loving and caring environment where everyone feels “at home at school.”
(510) 652-5979
Northern Light School (NLS)
Toddlers (ages 18 to 30 months), Preschoolers, Transitional Kindergarten
Northern Light School is a Montessori based preschool designed to help children develop a joy for learning and discovery. NLS fosters an atmosphere where every child can excel-as learners, leaders, and engaged human beings. NLS is proud of its whole-child approach to education in a nurturing, multicultural community.
(510) 957-0570
Peter Pan Cooperative Nursery School
Toddlers (ages 18 to 30 months), Preschoolers, Transitional Kindergarten
Peter Pan is a non-profit, parent-run cooperative preschool, operating since 1947. Two teachers and working parents enable a low (1:4) teacher-child ratio. Through play, children ages 2-6 learn together in the beautiful Maxwell house, "upper" park outdoor space, and at the surrounding Maxwell "lower" park. Parents receive monthly parent education.
(510) 261-5210
Play Pals Preschool
Toddlers (ages 18 to 30 months), Preschoolers, Transitional Kindergarten
Play-based inclusion preschool program offering morning, afternoon and full day programs for children 18 months and up. Reggio based learning with weekly theme activities to support children's curiosity. Onsite Speech and Occupational Therapy onsite for children who need a little extra support. Tuition vouchers available through 4Cs
(510) 220-9578
Shu Ren International School
Toddlers (ages 18 to 30 months), Preschoolers
Shu Ren, an IB World School, inspires students with a love of learning through an inquiry-based Mandarin immersion program that prepares students with the heart and mind to thrive in an evolving global society. Enrollment in the early childhood program begins at age 2, and programs continue through middle school. Campuses in Berkeley and San Jose.
(510) 841-8899
The Berkeley School (TBS)
Preschoolers, Transitional Kindergarten
The Berkeley School's multi-age Early Childhood classrooms incorporate the essence of Montessori and Reggio Emilia pedagogies to provide child-centered learning opportunities. The beautiful campus is a certified natural habitat and provides endless possibilities for open-ended exploration and experiential learning.
(510) 849-8340
The Lake School
Preschoolers
Offering a high-quality play-based preschool education for children ages 2-5, teachers provide a nurturing environment focused on independence and social-emotional skills. The curriculum is rich with varied materials, art, and science-related opportunities including a vibrant pet program with chickens, bunnies, geckos, lizards, bugs, and fish.
(510) 839-4227
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