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Jewish Community Ctr Of The East Bay-Berkeley

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

1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley, CA 94709

Visit website ↗(510) 848-0237Directions ↗Licensed for 75
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
6/7/2023
Total visits
3

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

The JCC East Bay Early Childhood Education Center opens in August 2026 in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood, offering infant care, preschool with a dual language Hebrew-English classroom, transitional kindergarten, extended care, and enrichment programs. The program uses play-based and Reggio Emilia-inspired educational philosophies with Jewish life and culture at its core.

Philosophy
Play-based learning grounded in children's emerging interests and curiosity; Reggio Emilia inspired approach with child-led inquiry; Jewish traditions and identity building at the center; commitment to neurodiversity and inclusion.
Religious
Jewish Community Center; Jewish life and culture integrated throughout curriculum; exploration of Jewish practices, holidays, and traditions; Israel education included.

Programs

  • •Infant care
  • •Preschool
  • •Hebrew-English dual language classroom
  • •Transitional kindergarten
  • •Extended care
  • •Wilderness Torah nature-connected Jewish programming
  • •Enrichment and family programs

Highlights

  • ✓State-of-the-art Early Childhood Center designed for connection, learning, and community
  • ✓First-of-its-kind dual language Hebrew-English classroom
  • ✓Neurodiversity inclusive program with sensory room and inclusion specialists
  • ✓Celebrates diverse cultural and Jewish traditions (Lunar New Year, Dia de los Muertos, Diwali, Sigd, Mimouna, etc.)

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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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