We are an independent, Montessori school in Oakland for boys and girls age two years old--toddlers, preschool, pre-K, kindergarten, elementary grades, and middle school. Our program includes art, music and French and Spanish language immersion. Students become fluent in English, French and Spanish. The school was founded in 1992 by Leslie Hites, who continues to serve as Head of School. We provide a high-​quality education, from the toddler years, to preschool and through elementary school, designed so that children become compassionate, capable, confident, creative individuals who are prepared for life. They succeed in high school, college and beyond. Central to the school's philosophy is to provide children with an international center of learning and culture that is open, supportive and multidisciplinary, where they develop and achieve their highest potential. Our students thrive in our multicultural, multidisciplinary environment where they engage in individualized learning with a strong music, arts and language immersion component. Our course of study has an integrated, thematic approach. While encompassing the full substance of the traditional curriculum, we go beyond to teach students how to think clearly, conduct their own research, express themselves well in writing and speech and put their knowledge to a practical application.
New Beginnings Daycare is a home base daycare/preschool. Open Monday-Friday 7:30am to 5:30pm. Some Saturday care is provided. Meals and snacks are provided to all children. I have a great curriculum preparing my young scholars for kindergarten, teaching them numbers, colors, shapes, sight words math etc. we have a big backyard with age appropriate toys. If interested please email Tonja to set up a visit.
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Open Minds Child Development Center is a Spanish Immersion preschool inspired by Reggio-Emilia Approach and tailored to each child’s unique needs. Now enrolling for children 18 months and up! Receive updates about your child throughout the day as they engage in activities, and track their progress and they grow with our community. After care offered from 3-5 days a week. Ask about our after school program for TK-5th grade! Reading, writing, homework help, and creative play with a focus on social/emotional development. *School pick-up offered!*
The mission of Uptown Little Birds Micro-School and Day Care is to stimulate the natural and inherent curiosity and wonder in young children and support their exploration and discovery of the world with rich experiences and activities that naturally emerge from the child. We are a small school with a big impact and play a critical role in nurturing and supporting the young child in their development and educational experience. We believe that all children have the right to quality education and childcare. We are a progressive school committed to the development of critical and creative thinkers. Children have a sense of belonging and families are supported. We maintain an inclusive environment that acknowledges and respects children from diverse family and cultural backgrounds.
