Berkeley Parents Network: Preschools in Piedmont

Berkeley Parents Network

Preschools in Piedmont

Berkeley Parents Network > Reviews > Preschools > Preschools in Piedmont

Piedmont Preschools with Reviews

Circle Preschool Piedmont
Growing Circles Playschool Piedmont/Rockridge
Linda Beach Co-op Piedmont
Piedmont Play School Piedmont

Oct 2006

Hello, We are planning to move to Piedmont next year. My children will be 3 and 5. Any recommendation for good preschool in Piedmont or near by? Thanks in advance, Lisa

There are several preschools in Piedmont. I think all of them are part-time. There is Piedmont Playschool, which is a small co-op that is 5 days from 9-12. Then, the Rec Center also has a Playschool program, but it is MWF or TTH, 9-1 and not a co-op. There is the Linda Beach Co-op, and the Highlands co-op. I'm not sure about their schedules. Also nearby, but not in Piedmont, are Grand Lake Montessori, Duck's Nest, the Lake School, Cottage in the Woods, and a few others in Montclair or Grand Lake neighborhoods. I would suggest getting on the wait lists now if you're interested in starting in September Piedmont mom

There are several good preschools in Piedmont. Most traditional, play based part time programs. I am most familiar with Linda Beach as I have had two children go there. It is a co-op in the center of town http://lindabeach.org/ Right next door and very similar in program and hours is Highlands Preschool - also a great school. The Recreation Center also has three preschools for different ages: First STep for little toddlers, Tiddlwinks for 2-3 years olds and Playschool for 3-5 year olds. My son attends Linda BEach on MWF and Playschool on T and Thursday. Playschool offers two program MWF or T/TH and there are two classes, upstairs with Cara and downstairs with Kristi. WE have CAra and my son LOVES her, loves the prgroam and loves the other kids. I also have friends at Piedmont Playschool at Hampton Field. It is also a co-op and is 5 days per week. Hope this helps! happy w/ Piedmont preschools

Linda Beach Preschool in Piedmont is wonderful. Many family members and friends I know have sent their children there and loved it. Our son will be attending Preschool next fall and Linda Beach is top on our list. I have known the Director g about the teachers, environment, and the kids. The other great aspect about the co-op environment is that the cost is SO much cheaper than most of the preschools around here. The only concern we have is that there is no extended care, so if full day care is a requirement it will take a bit of work figuring out how to get your kid picked up at 11:45am. Definitely give them a call and schedule a visit. They also have a website http://www.lindabeach.org/ Meghan

Two preschools in Piedmont; both housed in the Piedmont Community Church, but not affiliated with the church: Highlands and Linda Beach. Both are cooperative preschools - parents work in the classroom and volunteer for ''management'' roles. Linda Beach has three classes - 3 year olds, 4 year olds and a pre-K class. Highlands has classes for 3 and 4 year olds. Applications are available and visits to the schools required Lisa

The opinions and statements expressed on this website are those of parents who subscribe to the Berkeley Parents Network. Please see Disclaimer & Usage for information about using content on this website.