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Preschools in El Cerrito, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

Children's Garden Montessori School

Our son is absolutely thriving at the garden school. Alaina & all of her wonderful stuff are so attentive & loving with the children. The...

- Care member

7227 - La Petite Academy on Lakeside Drive

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the...

- Carla C.

Uptown Little Birds Micro School & Day Care

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...

- Luna

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Children's Garden Montessori School

2335 TULARE AVE EL CERRITO, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$705/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Preschool
In-Home daycare
Day Care
+ 1 more
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 years of experience, and our team...

Care Member says "Our son is absolutely thriving at the garden school. Alaina & all of her wonderful stuff are so attentive & loving with the children. The classroom &...

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Gymboree Play & Music / El Cerrito Plaza

704 El Cerrito Plaza El Cerrito, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Gymboree Play & Music has been fostering creativity and confidence in children ages birth-5 for over 41 years. Today there are several hundred locations in multiple countries, making us the global leader in early childhood development programs. Designed by experts, our age-appropriate activities help develop the cognitive,...
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Little Inti Daycare - Pre-school

711 Everett St El Cerrito, CA

Our Home based daycare-preschool addresses each child individually. Our mission is to build confidence and love of learning, giving each child a solid foundation for a healthy and happy life. We are dedicated to helping each child discover their unique potential - academically, socially, and inter-personally. with loving....
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Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Keystone Montessori School is a preschool located in El Cerrito, CA that provides a stimulating environment for children ages eighteen months through Kindergarten based on the educational principles of Dr. Maria Montessori. Keystone's approach focuses on creativity, community, socialization, discipline, learning, safety, and...
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Willow Street School House

6727 Willow St El Cerrito, CA

Preschool
In-Home daycare
Willow Street School House is located in El Cerrito, CA. They offer programs for toddlers and preschool children. They are committed in providing a nurturing, creative, stimulating and safe environment. They provide an appropriate balance of guided exploration, discovery and free-play that prepares your child for their future...
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West Contra Costa Unified School District

1422 Navellier St El Cerrito, CA

West Contra Costa Unified School District located at 1422 Navellier Street, El Cerrito, California, offers childcare and learning services. The school opens from eight-thirty AM to four-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. They provide programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It also provides before-...
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PRIDE & JOY PRESCHOOL, INC.

1226 Liberty St El Cerrito, CA

Preschool
Child care
The Pride and Joy Preschool in El Cerrito, California offers childcare and education for two year old children through kindergarten. Their program provides activities that stimulate the children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth at their own pace. They also encourage the children to share, cooperate, explore,...
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El Cerrito Preschool & Daycare Co Op

7200 Moeser Ln El Cerrito, CA

Preschool
Child care
El Cerrito Preschool & Daycare Co-op in El Cerrito, CA offers a supportive, happy, and safe environment that contributes to the whole child's development. They believe that the kids are unique individuals with different intellectual, physical, emotional, and social skills. They provide various experiences that suit the growing...
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Montessori Family School

7075 Cutting Blvd El Cerrito, CA

Preschool
Montessori Family School prepares children to thrive using an exceptional Montessori curriculum that prepares the students to participate meaningfully and skillfully in an ever-changing world. The Montessori classroom is a loving community within which all members actively support one another while successfully pursuing their...
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7227 - La Petite Academy on Lakeside Drive

3891 LAKESIDE DR RICHMOND, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care,...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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Uptown Little Birds Micro School & Day Care

500 William Street 123 Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
International
+ 4 more
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 one-classroom private school,...

Luna says "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...

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OPEN MINDS PRESCHOOL AND AFTERSCHOOL

2162 MOUNTAIN BLVD OAKLAND, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Special needs
+ 3 more
Open Minds draws inspiration from the renowned Reggio Emilia approach, aiming to create a nurturing and stimulating environment that caters to the individual strengths and needs of each child. Our approach is deeply rooted in the belief that children are capable, resourceful, and full of potential, and we strive to provide them...

Nicolas P. says "We give them a 5 for their Reggio Emilia approach to education. They are focused oh the individual child and their interests. They are great."

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TULIP CHILD CARE LLC/PINOLE MONTESSORI

2612 APPIAN WAY PINOLE, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Academic
Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Day Care
+ 1 more
We're a great a preschool based out of Pinole, CA. We are serving children of age group of 18 months to six years. You and your little one will be making a grand transition from home or a child care to preschool life, an outer world and we would love you to part of it. I would recommend you come and visit our preschool, I am...

Sachana X. says "My son was there from 9 months to 5years. They are awesome. She is like a second mother to my child. Teaching what to eat, education and manners. Just...

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T and T Lil Angels Daycare

1211 Summer Lane Richmond, CA

5.0(1)
The mission of T and T Lil Angels Daycare is to provide each child with a nurturing, loving, fun and safe environment where they are given the opportunity to learn and grow at their own pace as individuals. My goal is to promote early learning where the focus will be on each child's social, emotional, physical and intellectual...

Torrie S says "If I had children this would be the place I would place my bundle of Joy without any hesitation. Tanya is such a caring person, very dependable, honest...

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7228 - GSA Richmond

1221 NEVIN AVE RICHMOND, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care,...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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Love Love Daycare

5408 Ace Ct San Pablo, CA

5.0(1)
Hello Everybody...moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas.... Love Love Childcare has openings available. We are accepting applications preschool children, ages 2-5 years old. Our preschool has a safe, loving, and caring environment for your little ones. We provide a warm, cozy, comfortable feeling with our professional individualized...

Maggie says "Even before I become a mom I told myself that I would never place my child in a daycare.. But... Love love daycare is and has been the best daycare for my...

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Patty's Family Daycare and Preschool

2820 MABEL ST BERKELEY, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$2400/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
In-Home daycare
Day Care
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 with all the activities we do...

Marc G. says "We entered our daughter in Patty's Family Daycare 8 months ago when she was 7 months old, and we couldn't be happier with the care and attention our...

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PILLAR KIDS CHILDCARE

3538 GOLDEN GATE WAY LAFAYETTE, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1800/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Child care
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 environment and experiences that...

Care Member says "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...

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Diamond Little People Academy, Llc

955 12th Street Oakland, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

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 thrive by learning through play...

Marisa M says "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...

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COLIBRI PRESCHOOL

4420 PIEDMONT AVE OAKLAND, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$2400/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Colibrí is a Spanish Immersion Preschool in Oakland, CA founded by two teachers who wanted to share the love for their Latin American language and culture with the children and families of our community. We are a warm and loving community that promotes an environment where children become independent, confident, lifelong...

Julia B. says "I have two children that have attended for three years each. When I drop them off I know they are safe, loved, learning and having fun!"

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FAQs for finding preschools near you in El Cerrito, CA

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in El Cerrito, 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 El Cerrito, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in El Cerrito, 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 El Cerrito, CA.

When looking for a preschool near you in El Cerrito, 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 El Cerrito, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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