Free Preschools near Berkeley, CA
We offer a creative early childhood curriculum using nature play to support various educational activities for children. We connect children to nature through gardening, sand and mud play, building...
Wonder Woods
Daily activities balance structured learning with free play to support cognitive, social, and physical development. Outdoor nature play with climbing, water and sand, gardening. Learning focus on role play, storytelling, building, math skills, social responsibility and kindness.
Tiny Sprouts
Personalized and responsive care following home schedule for feeding napping and play. Activities include tummy time, sensory play, story time, music and outdoor playtime. Focus on consistent routines, social interaction, motor skills, and language development.
Also offers: Sunshine Meadows
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Early learning program serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Care includes educational activities, music and dance classes, and a preschool program.
Free Preschool Program
Infant Care Program
Our infant program provides a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where babies receive attentive care, gentle routines, and age-appropriate sensory activities. We support early development through tummy time, music, bonding, and individualized care.
Also offers: Toddler Care Program
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As an official sponsor of the U.S. State Department-regulated au pair program for over 35 years, Cultural Care has placed more than 175,000 au pairs in the homes of American host families. These au...
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Newly remodeled preschool located on a large, tree-lined property that offers children the opportunity to hike and explore in a natural setting. Indoor classrooms encourage hands-on learning with...
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Child development center that offers preschool services led by teachers and students majoring in child development. Indoor classrooms are organized to promote hands-on learning through age-appropriate...
Speaks Spanish
Home daycare center offering a structured schedule with daily lesson plans, life skill lessons, and activities to develop Kindergarten readiness. Children are encouraged to express creativity freely...
Free Preschool Program
Before and After Care Program
Also offers: Pre k ready, Growing Together Daycare
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Family based in-home daycare where learning is all about fun and exploration! We offer a safe, nurturing environment where children thrive through play-based activities that stimulate creativity and...
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Home-based bilingual childcare program for infants, toddlers, and school-age children. Play-based curriculum is designed to encourage creativity, self-expression, critical thinking skills, and...
Speaks Spanish
Early education center offers educational services to infants to preschool-aged children. Curriculum is developmentally based and supports growth in areas of education, health, nutrition, social, and...
Speaks Spanish
Our preschool- Pre-K/TK provides half-day and full-day care for children 2-5yrs old in Reggio-Inspired play-based learning environment. Encouraging independence and positive self-esteem through...
Free Preschool Program
Messy Lab: Summer Learning Studio
Pricing $315-465 per wk M–Th 8:30–12:30 or 8:30–2:30pm Weekly themes include Dinosaur Discovery Lab, Fairy Tale Forest Lab, and Ocean Treasures Lab. Each week is designed to support curiosity, hands-on exploration, and play-based learning. Drop in available.
Also offers: Half-Day Tuition (9AM-–1PM)
Speaks Spanish
Danna’a Daycare SF offers childcare for families looking to provide their child with a loving and kind environment that’s just like home. At our home daycare, our goal is to help children learn...
Speaks Spanish
Daycare program offering services to infants through early school-age children. Environment values diversity and provides a place for children to play, learn, and grow. Children learn through...
Speaks Spanish
Our family child care program provides a safe, nurturing, and home-like environment where children learn through play and meaningful experiences. Our engaging curriculum includes music, art, science,...
Free Preschool Program
Daycare Program
Also offers: Before and After Care Program
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Preschools near Berkeley, CA
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Nature Kidz Preschool is an outdoors-only or forest preschool program. With nature as our classroom, we build our student's focus, curiosity, and intuition as we encounter The Presidio's natural...
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At Busy Little Bees Daycare, we provide a warm, loving, and safe environment where every child can feel comfortable and at home. We believe every child is unique, so we provide care based on each...
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Small in-home daycare just north of Golden Gate Park in the Inner Richmond neighborhood of San Francisco. We have been in service since 2012 with over a decade of experience.We offers a music based,...
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Bilingual home daycare provides childcare and early learning services for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children in a play-based learning environment. Colors, shapes, numbers. The daily...
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Preschool program offers full curriculum of Dr. Maria Montessori's philosophy and principles of education for older toddlers and school-age children up to age 6. Activities encourage curiosity,...
Preschool Program
Rainbow Montessori of San Francisco
We are a Montessori preschool serving fourteen to sixteen children, 2.4-5.9. We offer a TK program as well.
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Speaks Spanish
In-home center offering care in the Pacific Heights neighborhood. Curriculum is play-based with an emphasis on developing early literacy skills. Children are offered age-appropriate toys and...
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We offer a fun, play-based learning experience where their unique talents are nurtured, friendships bloom, and they gain the skills they need for kindergarten success. It's a place where your child...
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Step by Step CC & Preschool is where every child is known, celebrated, and prepared to thrive. We focus on developing the social, emotional, and academic foundations essential for school success and...
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Chinese immersion preschool center located in the heart of the Inner Richmond District. Program offers developmentally based Mandarin immersion preschool while providing children with an educational...
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Mandarin immersion preschool Center located Russian Hill.. Children enjoy a learning environment with an engaging preschool curriculum that emphasizes kindness and personal responsibility in addition...
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Guides
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The Cost of Childcare in California
Curious how much daycare or preschool really costs in California? We break down average childcare rates by city, age, and program type—based on real data from local providers.
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How to Find Out if You Qualify for Free Preschool Through Head Start
Head Start programs serve as a much-needed resource for children and families, preparing them for the future through education, connection, and support.
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How to Find Free Preschool
Preschools can vary in cost, but what about free? Finding preschool for free is possible - here are 4 ways parents can find a free preschool for their child.
FAQs About Berkeley Free Preschools
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Is Pre-K free in California?
- The state of California offers complimentary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) for four and five-year-old kids. For those five-year-olds who aren't quite ready for the standard kindergarten curriculum, there's an alternative called Transitional Kindergarten (TK).