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Centro Vida Bilingual Childcare Center

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

1000 Camelia Street, Berkeley, CA 94710

Visit website ↗(510) 525-1463Directions ↗Licensed for 64
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
12
3 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
10
Last visit
3/5/2025
Total visits
21

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

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

About this preschool

Centro VIDA Bilingual Child Care Center, established in 1975, is a bilingual (Spanish & English) toddler/preschool program providing subsidized and full-cost care for children ages 2 to 5 years old. The program offers a play-based, age-appropriate curriculum that meets developmental needs and follows the Learning Foundations in a warm, caring bilingual learning environment.

Philosophy
Play-based curriculum that is age-appropriate and meets the developmental needs of children, following the Learning Foundations. Classroom and teachers provide opportunities for children to learn through play and exploration in a warm, caring and bilingual learning environment.
Ages served
24 months - 60 months (2 to 5 years old)
Outdoor
Indoor and outdoor spaces available
Meals
Nutritious breakfast, snack, lunch and snack provided daily

Programs

  • •Bilingual (Spanish & English) preschool
  • •Subsidized program
  • •Full-cost preschool care
  • •Afterschool care

Highlights

  • ✓Established in 1975 as flagship bilingual program
  • ✓Teachers with many years of experience providing support on developmental issues
  • ✓Emphasis on social skills, emotional development, language and early academic learning
  • ✓Maximum capacity of 64 children

Not stated on their website: Hours of operation, Tuition/cost, Teacher-child ratio, Specific curriculum approach beyond play-based, Enrollment/waitlist timeline. Ask the preschool directly.

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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