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Dandelion Nursery School, INC

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

941 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA 94707

Visit website ↗(510) 526-1735Directions ↗Licensed for 24
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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: 8/31/2023 (1 total).

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

About this preschool

Dandelion Nursery School is a play-based cooperative nursery school located in Berkeley, California, where parents and professionals collaborate to provide developmentally appropriate education. The school serves children ages 3 to 5 with classes Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 12:30 PM, with extended care available.

Philosophy
Play-based cooperative approach where parents and teachers share in the operation of the school and parents are actively involved in their children's learning.
Ages served
3 to 5 years old
Hours
Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 12:30 PM; extended care available
Outdoor
Outdoor play areas visible in photos; outdoor learning activities depicted

Programs

  • •Play-based preschool
  • •Cooperative nursery school model

Highlights

  • ✓Three full-time experienced teachers
  • ✓Parent involvement in school operations
  • ✓Extended care available
  • ✓Located in Berkeley, California

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