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Kensington L'Academy Language Immersion Preschool

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

1550 Oak View Ave, Kensington, CA 94706

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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: 1/30/2025 (1 total).

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

About this preschool

L'Academy Kensington/Berkeley provides full-year childcare and preschool for ages 5 months to 6 years with Spanish and Mandarin language immersion alongside English readiness. The curriculum blends Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and play-based learning with enrichment activities in Kung Fu and Music/Performing Arts.

Philosophy
Help children build confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of language and learning through a curriculum that blends Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and play-based learning to support every aspect of child's growth.
Ages served
5 months to 6 years
Hours
Monday – Friday | 7:30am-5:30pm
Meals
Healthy meals and snacks provided daily

Programs

  • •Spanish and Mandarin immersion with English language readiness
  • •Infant Program
  • •Toddler Program
  • •Preschool Program
  • •TK / Pre-K
  • •Kung Fu enrichment class
  • •Music/Performing Arts Enrichment

Highlights

  • ✓Dual language immersion (Spanish and Mandarin)
  • ✓Year-round full-time care with fewer than 20 school closure days per year
  • ✓Low student-teacher ratio
  • ✓Potty training not required

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