Schools in Berkeley, CA

“My son thrives at Berkeley Hills Nursery School and we could not be happier! The teachers and the director have 10 - 20+ years of experience. I trust them 100% as experts in their field to help nurture and develop my son.My son does well at this small school, with an intimate group of friends. Because of the low student to teacher ratio, the teachers are very familiar with my son as a unique individual.The director, Kathleen, is top-notch, easy to work with, and very involved with the kids. Kathleen makes our parent "tasks" easy: applying was free and simple, enrollment steps were clear, and daily communication is concise (made even easier through an app).I like that teachers lead activities for the whole group of kids. The play-based activities get my son moving and learning. For example, today the kiddos moved through an obstacle course that helped them with balance, and fine and gross motor skills. They also do art, yoga, and walks in the neighborhood.Lastly, we have a strong parent community, with adult and family social events. We are so happy to have found this gem in the hills!”

“CCC is a truly magical place for children and families, and we feel so lucky to be part of this beautiful community. The teachers are true masters of child development and treat each child like their own. I am constantly in awe of how the teachers are able to find and bring out the good in each and every child and make them all feel special, valued, and cared for. One of the best parts of being a CCC parent is the opportunity to be directly involved with your child’s education and getting to learn alongside the staff about how to be a stronger parent and community member. Although we have only been at the school for a couple months, I have already grown so much as a parent, and my daughter is thriving as well.”

“Mustard Seed is a real gem. Candace and her team of highly skilled teachers have created a warm and nurturing environment where social-emotional skills are prioritized alongside the pre-school basics. Our kiddo was relatively shy and clingy when she first started. By the time she ended her first month at Mustard Seed, she was running through the gates every morning and reluctant to come home at night. The teachers know how to meet each kid where they are, and guide them in their development no matter the starting point. The Mustard Seed community has also been an incredible benefit for our family. Candace intentionally fosters community by hosting evening events and highlighting ways for families to support each other. As a result we've become friends with many of the parents in our kiddo's cohort - friendships that have continued even after graduation. As a bonus, Mustard Seed is just next door to King Park, and a hop and a skip to Monterey Market. We loved pairing our drop-offs and pick-ups with a visit to the park or a quick grocery stop - and often would run into other Mustard Seed families when we did. On top of that, Mustard Seed has made it so easy on us as a dual-working parent family. They provide a wholesome lunch and snacks every day, offer extra-curricular activities (e.g. cooking, yoga, soccer) so your kiddos get enrichment without the extra drop-off, and they have adjusted their offerings (e.g. adding before-care) in response to parent demand. Any time there is an evening event or parent-teacher conference, they provide childcare as well to make it easy for you to attend. We are so incredibly grateful to Mustard Seed for holding our hand through the transition to care outside the home during COVID, and we can't wait to send kiddo #2 there next year!”

“Best preschool around. I taught there and my grandson attended there! Highly recommended staff is highly trained and there's lots of love there ! I highly recommend a visit !”

“Team personnel are intelligent, clear, gracious, accommodating & kind. We love Lindamood-Bell and can’t wait for Azalea to learn with your wonderful staff!”

“We have been beyond thrilled with the care and education both of our kids have received at Nia House. It's hard for me to know where to begin. My first child is a 2020 baby, and it felt like a huge leap for us to start her in childcare. From the moment I set foot in the school, I couldn't have felt more confident in our decision. Every aspect of Nia House from the physical environment to the way teachers speak to the children is utterly thoughtful. The teachers are deeply knowledgable about development and about helping each unique child find their place in the community. The teachers and staff have also been extremely supportive of my husband and I as parents and have offered guidance and advice when we've run into challenges at home. I feel incredibly lucky to have Nia House as a partner in raising my kids!”

“We love this school and the whole wonderful community that comes with it. The school is really child centric and while every school says they are here it is real. The outdoors area is big and beautiful with lots of nooks to play in and each room has a novel daily activity setup by the teachers. Monteverde also has an art teacher (Mila) and an art room where kids can make truly unique and cool art.”

“Great environment for active kids. They focus on play and doing projects. Outdoor space is big and food is super healthy. We feel lucky to have found this thoughtful and loving school!”

“I highly recommend GGLC. It was my son's first daycare center. We were worried very much at first. But my son adapted to this center very smoothly with the help of all teachers. I can feel teachers love kids. They are reliable. What I like the most in GGLC is that they have well organized education system. Kids are learning, making and playing all day.”

“It has an amazing selection of books for middle school students. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and willing to go the extra mile to help both students and staff.”