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Children's Workshop Oakland, The

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

1937 8th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606

Visit website ↗(510) 306-2630Directions ↗Licensed for 46
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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: 1/2/2025 (1 total).

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

About this preschool

The Children's Workshop Oakland is a Reggio-inspired, play-based preschool serving children ages 18 months to 5 years. The program emphasizes inquiry-driven learning through arts, maker activities, math, science, and sensory explorations.

Philosophy
Reggio-inspired, inquiry-driven and play-based program fostering social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth through arts, maker, math, science and sensory focused explorations and child-centered project work
Ages served
18 months to 5 years

Programs

  • •Toddler program (18-23 months)
  • •Preschool program (24 months to 5 years)

Highlights

  • ✓Reggio Emilia approach
  • ✓Year-round full day programs
  • ✓Located in Grand Lake/Lake Merritt area
  • ✓Diverse and inclusive environment

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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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