Berkeley, CA

Located adjacent to the UC Berkeley campus, this NAEYC-accredited center serves university faculty, staff, and community families with a research-based curriculum emphasizing early literacy, STEM exploration, and social-emotional development. Features highly qualified teachers with bachelor's and master's degrees, low child-to-teacher ratios, and comprehensive safety protocols including secure entry systems. The facility includes age-appropriate outdoor play spaces, dedicated infant rooms with individual cribs, and nutritious meal programs. Particularly strong in preparing children for kindergarten with documented developmental milestones tracking.

This arts-integrated preschool combines academic preparation with creative expression through music, theater, and movement. The play-based curriculum focuses on developing literacy, math, and social skills while fostering creativity and confidence. Features small class sizes with certified early childhood educators, purpose-built classrooms with performance spaces, and a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning. The program includes daily music instruction, dramatic play areas, and regular family performances. Highly regarded for its inclusive environment and innovative approach to early childhood education.

An innovative nature-based program that combines outdoor exploration with academic preparation, operating primarily in Tilden Regional Park with indoor facilities for extreme weather. The curriculum emphasizes environmental stewardship, scientific inquiry, and hands-on learning through daily nature hikes, gardening, and outdoor classroom activities. Staff includes certified teachers with environmental education backgrounds, maintaining very low student-teacher ratios. Features comprehensive safety protocols for outdoor learning, emergency preparedness training, and natural materials throughout the program. Exceptionally strong parent satisfaction with emphasis on developing resilience, curiosity, and physical confidence in children.