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St. John's Center Child Care Program

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Faith-based
Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

2717 Garber Street, Berkeley, CA 94705

Visit website ↗(415) 549-9342Directions ↗Licensed for 10
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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: 9/23/2025 (3 total).

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

About this preschool

St. John's Center Child Care Program serves children from 3 months to 5 years in a play-based, individualized setting at St. John's Presbyterian Church in Berkeley's Elmwood neighborhood. The program emphasizes family partnership, inclusivity, and developmentally appropriate activities that foster exploration and skill development at each child's own pace.

Philosophy
Family focused, inclusive, play based, individualized care. We believe in providing a variety of experiences that encourage the young learner to explore and develop skills at their own pace, in a nurturing environment. Daily activities are developmentally appropriate and play-based and include fostering knowledge and high self-esteem, independence, and respect for others.
Ages served
3 months to 5 years
Hours
7:45-5:30; core day is 7 hours, families can choose to add time in 30 minute increments, up to a 9.5 hour day
Religious
St. John's Presbyterian Church

Programs

  • •Infant care
  • •Toddler care
  • •Preschool

Highlights

  • ✓Inclusive center with developmental support and consultative services
  • ✓Twice yearly parent-teacher conferences using Ages & Stages Developmental Questionnaire
  • ✓Access to developmental specialists including speech therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist
  • ✓Individualized care within group setting with educated, caring teachers

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Teacher-to-child ratio, Meals and snacks, Outdoor play facilities, Specific curriculum or learning programs. Ask the preschool directly.

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