3 Best Preschools in Berkeley, CA

“Little Beans Preschool offers weekly dance, soccer, music, and yoga classes. It is dedicated to the development of safe & happy young people. The preschool has a loving, sensitive, and joyful learning environment. The preschool encourages children to grow, learn, and flourish in their classrooms, neighbourhoods & world. The academy celebrates the many diverse cultures represented by their families & community. The preschool offers additional family and community enrichments like multi-lingual circle time & cultural celebrations. These classes are conducted by outside teachers and are included in the program price. Little Beans Preschool has extensive outdoor play yards. Little Beans Preschool runs primarily outside when the weather allows.”

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“Mustard Seed Pre-School serves children from ages 18 months to five years old. The academy respects each child’s needs, skills, and interests. The preschool allows them to explore, create, and grow at the pace that meets their temperament & development. Mustard Seed Preschool encourages their developing skills of voicing their needs, identifying feelings & asking for help. The preschool supports them in developing conflict resolution techniques, methods of overcoming their fears & becoming resilient individuals. Teachers are intended in their “staging” of the classroom environment to invite learning, creativity, exploration, experimentation, and collaboration. Learning through play encourages a love of learning in an environment that helps children’s inquiry and curiosity.”

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“Step One School has a 40-year history of active, thoughtful, and innovative early teaching that speaks to the whole child. Their vibrant community gives children the healthy basis they need to reach their full potential as learners and human beings. They present three distinct programs: Year Olds, Preschool, and Extended Care. Through their play and social interactions, children create concepts and learn to express their feelings effectively and appropriately. Their preschool teachers watch children's decisions and actions throughout their free choice; teachers carry many roles—observer, facilitator, guide, leader, and, at times, playmate.”

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