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Tinker Toddle LLC

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Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

2225 Central Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501

Visit website ↗(415) 810-9057Directions ↗Licensed for 5
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 8/28/2025 (3 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Tinker Toddle is a Reggio-inspired preschool in Alameda that encourages curiosity, creativity, and discovery through wonder-based learning. The program features bright classrooms, engaging play spaces, an indoor and outdoor Atelier, and an active movers room.

Philosophy
Reggio inspired approach centered on wonder and the concept that children are inquisitive thinkers competent of developing theories about the world around them
Outdoor
Whimsical outdoor space with gardens, sand boxes, and play equipment; outdoor Atelier (creative space)

Programs

  • •Nature
  • •Innovation
  • •Art
  • •Science
  • •Music
  • •Language
  • •Play

Highlights

  • ✓Bright sun-filled classrooms
  • ✓Dedicated indoor and outdoor Atelier (creative space)
  • ✓Active movers room
  • ✓Gardens and sandbox

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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