3 Best Preschools in Berkeley, CA

“Mustard Seed Pre-School serves children from ages 18 months to five years. Candace is the Director, and Linda is the Associate Director of the school. 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 and development. Mustard Seed Preschool encourages their development skills of such as voicing their needs, identifying feelings, and asking for help. The preschool supports them in developing conflict resolution techniques, methods of overcoming their fears, and becoming resilient individuals. Teachers are intentional 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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“Little Beans Preschool is dedicated to the development of safe and happy young people. The preschool has a loving, sensitive, and joyful learning environment. They encourage children to grow, learn, and flourish in their classrooms, neighborhoods, and world. They celebrate the diverse cultures represented by their families and community, co-creating a loving, sensitive, and joyful learning environment. Little Beans Preschool runs primarily outside when the weather allows. They offer weekly dance, soccer, music, and yoga classes. These classes are taught by outside teachers and are included in the program price.”

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“Nia House Learning Center was founded by Tia Waller in 1974. Nathan Hood is the president, Eve Uberman is the Executive Director, and Stacey Wood is the Assistant Director of the school. Nia House Learning Center is committed to providing children between the ages of 18 months and 6 years with an education centered around peace, understanding, acceptance, independence, community, and truth. They have an updated facility that includes children’s bathrooms in each classroom, an adjoining shared kitchen, ample outdoor classroom space, a vegetable garden, and increased space for young children to run, bike, and climb. Nia House’s Program Expansion Project increased enrollment by 68 percent, from a capacity of 50 to a capacity of 84 children.”

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