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Wildwood Childrens School

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

8 Wildwood Ave., Oakland, CA 94610

Visit website ↗(510) 922-9197Directions ↗Licensed for 57
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
7
Complaint visits
3
Last visit
10/23/2024
Total visits
11

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

Wildwood Children's School emphasizes play in nature as the foundation for childhood learning and development. The school uses an organic, curiosity-driven approach grounded in multiple intelligences theory and community building.

Philosophy
Play is the vehicle, nature is the playground. Children learn best through their instinctive interests in stimulating environments. The school believes in children's innate capacity for learning and avoids forcing children to perform for adult standards. Strong relationships, endless curiosity, appreciation for natural elements, sense of self and friendships, and community building are core pillars. RIE-inspired approach for infant care emphasizes individual recognition and natural developmental unfolding.
Outdoor
Extensive outdoor play and nature exploration; gardens, sand, water, rocks, and natural materials are primary play spaces.

Programs

  • •Infant care
  • •Preschool
  • •Nature-based learning
  • •Animal exposure

Highlights

  • ✓RIE-inspired infant care
  • ✓Nature immersion with animals
  • ✓Multiple intelligences framework
  • ✓Strong community-building focus

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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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