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Dolma Child Care Center

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

1700 - 7th Street, Berkeley, CA 94710

Visit website ↗(510) 414-8447Directions ↗Licensed for 8
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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: 4/24/2024 (3 total).

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

About this preschool

Dolma Child Care Center is a licensed childcare facility and preschool in Berkeley serving infants through pre-K age children. The center offers full-time and part-time options with extended hours from 7 am to 6 pm.

Ages served
Infants through 5 years old
Hours
7 am to 6 pm
Outdoor
Enclosed outdoor play space; daily trips to James Kenney Park across the street
Meals
Snacks and milk/water provided; parents bring lunch; organic and vegetarian options available

Programs

  • •Pre-K program
  • •Potty training support
  • •Circle time with academic instruction (letters, numbers, planets, writing names)

Highlights

  • ✓Maximum capacity of 14 with small group setting
  • ✓Year-round operation with part-time and full-time scheduling
  • ✓Sibling discount and subsidized program options available
  • ✓Daily communication and photo updates via app

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Teacher-to-child ratio, Curriculum details beyond circle time activities, Drop-in specific hours and rates. 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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