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Tops - The Orinda Preschool(Parent Coop)

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

10 Irwin Way, Orinda, CA 94563

Visit website ↗(925) 254-2551Directions ↗Licensed for 75
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
0
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
11/13/2024
Total visits
4

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

TOPS - The Orinda Preschool is a parent cooperative preschool founded over 80 years ago offering play-based education for children ages 2 to 5. The program emphasizes blending innovative public school advancements with play-based learning philosophy in a joyful environment where children develop emotionally, socially, and intellectually.

Philosophy
Play-based education that is progressive and time-honored, with a commitment to blending innovative public school advancements. Safety is at the forefront of classroom setup and curriculum. The outdoor classroom is regarded as indispensable and central to all children's learning.
Ages served
Ages 2 to 5
Outdoor
TOPS highly regards the outdoors as indispensable and central to all children's learning. The outdoor classroom is a shared community space designed to provide a stimulating, challenging environment for children to explore their abilities.

Programs

  • •Programs for children ages 2 to 5
  • •Emergent curriculum

Highlights

  • ✓Founded over 80 years ago
  • ✓Play-based learning philosophy
  • ✓Outdoor classroom as central to learning
  • ✓Parent cooperative model

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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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