Looking for 3 days a week for 3-4 hours
Hi everyone! I am looking for a part-time preschool for my child who will be 4 when school starts this coming fall. I would greatly appreciate recommendations. I realize that many places will probably put us on a wait-list, which is OK. I am looking for something in the El Cerrito/Albany/Kensington/Berkeley area but am willing to travel to Emeryville/Oakland for the right school. I'm hoping to find a school that has a program that is 3 days a week for 3-4 hours. Thank you all!
Jan 26, 2022
Parent Replies
El Cerrito Parent Cooperative (ECPC)! If your family has the time to devote to a cooperative, ECPC has half-day programs and you choose how many days you would like your child to attend.
If you're willing to travel to Oakland, we love Broadway Children's School of Oakland. It feels like a warm hug. Play-based, lovely teachers, and it's part time. My older daughter went through the whole program and now my younger one is there. It's roughly 9-12 with optional extended care til either 1 or 3pm, M/W/F or T/Th. Check it out!
Check out Skytown Preschool in Richmond!
I've been in the thick of applying to preschools, and almost all of the ones I looked into had a part time option (which is what I want too). I've heard great things about ECPC and the Albany Co-op preschools. The Good Earth School in Kensington was on my list until I decided I didn't want to drive that far for pick up/drop off :P
What are you looking for in a preschool? I think you'll be able to get your short list together pretty quickly by looking through BPN and getting on waitlists.
Best of luck!
We had a great experience with The Berkeley School’s Early Childhood Center (ECC). Fantastic teachers, great families/parents.
Kensington Nursery school. Full-time or part time, at least 3 days a week used to be their policy. Their website doesn't have a lot of information, unfortunately. My child went there 7 years ago and I was very happy with the care and fun provided.