Parent and Child Programs for 2.5 year old

Looking for programs for my 31 month old that allow for socialization and/or some "preschool setting" exposure that is not a daycare or preschool. I'm hoping to find a program for parents and children due to cost and since I am not working and able to be home. The programs I've found so far are the Berkeley Rose Waldorf (Nursery) and Broadway Children's School Oakland (PACT). It would be great to hear from anyone who has been involved with either of those programs. Also curious about any other similar parent and child programs in or near Berkeley ideally.

I've also seen the 'Tots Around Town" program through the city of Berkeley which is different because it's drop off but only for 2 hours and seems more affordable for my family situstion. Any experiences or thoughts about that program as well would be helpful.

Thanks for taking the time! 

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My child did the toddler time at Montclair community play center and  we’ve been part of the community since. It’s about an hour and a half in the afternoons on week days or on Saturday mornings for kids 18-36 months . It’s a preschool setting where they get a feel for preschool and play with other kids with a parent present. We loved it. Mcpc kids.org