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Linda Beach Cooperative Play School

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

400 Highland Avenue, Piedmont, CA 94611

Visit website ↗(510) 547-4432Directions ↗Licensed for 20
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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: 10/24/2023 (1 total).

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

About this preschool

Linda Beach Cooperative Preschool has provided a creative, loving, and relaxed play-based environment since 1941 for children ages 2-5. The school offers part-time programs (2-5 days per week) designed to be developmentally appropriate and support both children's growth and working families.

Philosophy
Preschool should feel like a gentle bridge easing children from home into school. A part-time, play-based program nurtures confidence, independence, and social skills without overwhelming young learners. This approach is developmentally appropriate and sustainable, creating a positive start to lifelong learning while preserving childhood.
Ages served
2-5 years old (Sea Stars: 2-3 years; Otters: 3-4 years; 5-Day Program: 3.5+ years)
Hours
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Outdoor
Outdoor playground

Programs

  • •2.5-3.5 Year Old Program (2 days/week: T/Th)
  • •3.5-5 Year Old Program (3 days/week: MWF)
  • •5 Day Program (M-F, returning students only)

Highlights

  • ✓Cooperative preschool model with parent volunteers
  • ✓Small class sizes (maximum 20 students) with 2 teachers + 2 parent volunteers per class
  • ✓Play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum
  • ✓Established since 1941

Not stated on their website: Meals, Teacher qualifications, Curriculum details beyond play-based approach, Discipline/behavior policies, Health/illness policies, Parent involvement requirements. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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