• Owner: Patricia Jackson and Deborah Taylor
• Phone: 510.658.8109
• Email:
• Neighborhood: Temescal
• Zip: 94609
• License #: 013417890
• Capacity: 14
• Website:
• Bilingual:
• Ages: 2 - 4 years

Re: Full-time preschool needed in Oakland ASAP
Hi there, I can't recommend First Years EnrichmentProgram enough. They are located in Oakland, about 2 blocks from Children's Hospital. It's play-based with a pre-school emphasis. Great outdoor play area, healthy snacks and lunch. My son has gone here for almost two years, and has thrived. He starts Kindergarten this fall and is MORE than ready - reads, counts like crazy, draws like a demon. And it's affordable!! Call Patricia at 510.658.8109. Good luck! Happy Mama

Re: Preschool in North Oakland or surroundings?
Julia, I would recommend you take a look at First Years Enrichment, they are located about 2 blocks from Childrens Hospital. It's run by two awesome sisters who offer a home-based, but definitely preschool oriented program.

My child is almost 4, and can write letters, count to high crazy numbers, and color/draw like a demon. They have show and tell, great library, puzzles, a great backyard play area and trips to the playground. And remarkably, they are affordable.

Give them a call Ms. Debbie or Ms. Patti a call @ 510.658.8109 Signe

Re: Preschool in North Oakland or surroundings?
First Years Enrichment is wonderful! When I had to go back into the workforce, I was so concerned about leaving my little ones anywhere, but I have had my 3 children there for more than 2.5 years. In fact, my oldest, now in elementary school, goes back a few times a week for tutoring.

It is a nice, small class, usually around 8 kids. Debbie and Patricia are FABULOUS, you could eat off the floors (and that is saying a lot with all the little ones running around). When I picked them up the first day, they did not want to leave!

Reading, playing, fully enclosed lovely backyard, hot, vegetarian lunch, wholesome snacks, respect for others, caring and SAFE!

Located in Temescal...easy on and off fwy and SO CLOSE to Children's Hosp (bonus). Call them 510.658.8109 and stop in to see for yourself. Happy Mom

My 5 year old daughter was at the First Year Enrichment Program for a month before she started kindergarten. During that time she learned to read and write so that she was fully prepared for kindergarten. Her younger sister has been in the program for a year and has excelled in both reading and writing as well. Both of my daughters have been taught good manners and proper behavior with other children and adults. I have been very happy with the program and highly recommend it to parents who are looking for a small, safe, clean well structured pre-school. Erika

We moved to Berkeley from New Mexico about 5 years ago with our 2 and 5 yr old boys . The first thing we had to do was find a preschool for our 5 yr old but we didn't know where to begin. We found an add on Craigslist for Patti and Debbie's place there and did the interview. The first thing we noticed was how immaculate the place was. Those girls kept that place in tip top shape for sure, but they also had a nurturing side we really liked, so we started Jack there. He only knew some of his Alphabet and had regressed some because of the move, so we were worried about him for Kindergarten. Patty and Debbie really worked hard with him and had him reading by the end of the summer. He started at Emerson in Berkeley and excelled there. We naturally started Jude there next and he is now in Kindergarten doing great. We feel like First Years Enrichment is more than just a preschool. We have made life-long friends and we love Patti and Debbie dearly. This is a fabulous preschool. I am sure they read their reviews so I will end with this. We love you girls! Thanks for everything you did for our family, we are forever your friends! Jennifer

Re: Nurturing preschool
First Years Enrichment is wonderful! I have had my 3 children there for a couple of years. I was so concerned about leaving them anywhere, but this is a small class (usually 8 kids or so), Debbie and Patricia are FABULOUS, you could eat off the floors (and that is saying a lot with all the little ones running around)! When I picked them up the first day, they did not want to leave! Reading, playing, fully enclosed lovely back yard, hot lunch, wholesome snacks, respect for others, caring and SAFE! Located in ''Temescal''....easy on and off fwy and SO CLOSE to Children's Hosp (bonus!!). Call them today! 510.658.8109 (Debbie or Patricia) -Trysha

Re: Need good Oakland preschool asap. Any openings?
My son, Marcus, attends the First Years Enrichment Program, a family preschool in Oakland, in the Temescal district. We've been with Patricia Jackson, who runs the preschool with her sister Deborah, for 2 1/2 years. It's a small group being a home-based family daycare/preschool, and many will be leaving to attend kindergarten next month. I highly recommend this program! They offer a clean and safe environment with emphasis on academic (age appropriate) learning. They have a wonderful backyard play area, as well as a colorful play area indoors. Hot lunch and snacks are included, and the price is extremely reasonable. Hours are 7:30am until 5:30pm Monday through Friday, and part-time attendance is an option. Enrollment is for children age 2-5, and they need not be potty trained. I visited many home daycares before choosing Miss Jackson's program in 2007, and I was not only immediately impressed with their presentation and dedication, but I have not once wavered with my decision. Call Patricia at 510-658-8109. Good luck! Noelle