MCPC is a magical place to be a child or a parent! Founded in 1933, it's the oldest cooperative preschool in Oakland. Run as a non-profit, each year MCPC is operated by a supportive community of 25 families working together to facilitate our children's development. Our focus is on inclusion, diversity, creativity, socialization, independence, cognitive growth, and sensory-motor development. Our programs are mindful of different races, abilities, religions, gender, social class, and family structures. Our anti-bias orientation allows children to explore the differences and similarities between peoples, in a safe and open environment. We have designed our programs to help our students develop the skills necessary to identify and counter the hurtful impact of social bias. Our overall objective is to create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment, in which our children can learn to build self-esteem, and to value diversity. The programs at Montclair Community Play Center are based on three key principles: Developmental Model of Learning, Parent Involvement and Focus on Confict Resolution. At MCPC it is truly the village that raises the child.

Phone: (510) 339-7213

Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Thornhill Dr and Grisborne Ave