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Golden Gate Learning Center

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

1450 Sixth St, Berkeley, CA 94710

Visit website ↗(510) 366-9260Directions ↗Licensed for 45
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
3
Last visit
8/10/2021
Total visits
5

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

Building Kidz of Berkeley is a school offering infant, toddler, and preschool programs with an emphasis on performing arts integrated into age-appropriate curriculum. The school operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and uses learning approaches including music, dance, theater, and hands-on educational experiences.

Philosophy
Learning Through Life Experiences (LTLE) allows children's learning to become experimental, imaginative, and sensory-based through real-life experiences. The school emphasizes safety, nutritious meals, exceptional teachers, academic preparation, and kinesthetic, audial, visual, and touch-based learning.
Hours
M-F: 8:00 am — 5:00 pm
Meals
Monthly meal plans with nutrient-dense choices prepared daily

Programs

  • •Infant Program
  • •Toddler Program
  • •Preschool Program
  • •Performing Arts curriculum (music, dance, theater)

Highlights

  • ✓Proprietary performing arts curriculum with Broadway-style productions
  • ✓Daily sanitization and comprehensive safety protocols
  • ✓Academic standards exceed elementary school entry-level expectations
  • ✓Subsidy programs available

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Teacher-to-student ratio, Outdoor play/facilities, Ages served (specific age ranges not stated), Religious affiliation. 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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