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Duck's Nest - Berkeley

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

1411 - 4th Street, Berkeley, CA 94710

Visit website ↗(510) 527-2331Directions ↗Licensed for 91
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-10-13. Last licensing visit: 5/22/2024 (3 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-10-13). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Duck's Nest Preschool operates three campuses in Berkeley and Oakland, providing inviting environments with bright classrooms, gardens, and play areas designed to support children's creativity and curiosity. The school's philosophy is rooted in social-emotional development and relationships, with a commitment to inclusive, diverse programming.

Philosophy
Philosophy is strongly rooted in social emotional development because relationships and bonds are one of the most important influences in a child's learning and development. The school uses a culturally responsive anti-bias approach and is committed to building a program that reflects diversity and values equity.
Ages served
2 and 3 years old; 4 and 5 years old
Outdoor
Beautiful gardens, flowers, sandboxes, and large play areas with varied structures including pirate ship and climbing equipment
Meals
Parents provide lunch (no sweets policy). Duck's Nest provides 1-3 snacks per day depending on schedule (morning snack, 3:30 snack, 5:00 snack)

Programs

  • •Social-emotional development
  • •Creative play and learning
  • •Outdoor exploration
  • •Culturally responsive anti-bias curriculum

Highlights

  • ✓One of the best child-to-teacher ratios in Bay Area (1:4-5 for ages 2-3; 1:6-7 for ages 4-5)
  • ✓Three unique campus locations
  • ✓Beautiful outdoor environments with gardens and play structures
  • ✓Non-profit parent association with community involvement opportunities

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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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