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St. John's Child Care Center

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

2717 Garber Street, Berkeley, CA 94705

Visit website ↗(510) 549-9342Directions ↗Licensed for 35
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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 Child Care Center is a family-focused, inclusive, play-based preschool and childcare serving children from 3 months to 5 years in Berkeley's Elmwood neighborhood at St. John's Presbyterian Church. The center provides individualized care with developmentally appropriate activities and employs educated, caring teachers.

Philosophy
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. Our daily activities are developmentally appropriate and play-based and include fostering knowledge and high self-esteem, independence, and respect for others. We are an inclusive center & work with parents to ensure that all children are meeting their developmental milestones.
Ages served
3 months to 5 years
Hours
7:45 AM - 5:30 PM; core day is 7 hours, with option to add time in 30-minute increments up to 9.5 hours
Religious
Presbyterian

Highlights

  • ✓Inclusive center with support from developmental specialists
  • ✓Parent-teacher conferences twice yearly using Ages & Stages Developmental Questionnaire
  • ✓Consultative support available from early interventionists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists
  • ✓Flexible scheduling with customizable daily hours

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