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Oakland Progressive Day Care

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

733 Beatie Street, Oakland, CA 94606

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
10/25/2023
Total visits
2

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 Lake School is one of Oakland's first play-based preschools, serving families since 1981 in a cozy Victorian home with separate classrooms for each age group. The school emphasizes independence, individuality, and social responsibility through a developmentally appropriate curriculum with strong outdoor play and animal care integration.

Philosophy
Play-based approach that encourages independence and individuality while placing strong emphasis on social responsibility and values such as cooperation, teamwork, respect for others and care for the environment.
Ages served
2 to 6 years old (Hummingbird: 2 year olds, Finch: 3 year olds, Robin: 4 year olds, Mallard: 5 year olds/Transitional Kindergarten)
Outdoor
Large outdoor play spaces with mixed-age play opportunities; pets outdoors as well as in every classroom including bunnies, chickens, tortoise, and lizards.

Programs

  • •Hummingbird (2 Year Olds)
  • •Finch (3 Year Olds)
  • •Robin (4 Year Olds)
  • •Mallard (5 Year Olds/Transitional Kindergarten)

Highlights

  • ✓One of Oakland's first play-based preschools, established in 1981
  • ✓6:1 student-teacher ratio (1:4 in younger classes, 1:6 in TK)
  • ✓72% of staff have 3+ years tenure; 7 years average teaching experience
  • ✓Animals in every classroom and outdoor spaces including pets like rabbits, chickens, tortoise, and lizards

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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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