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Piedmont Play School

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

401 Hampton Road, Piedmont, CA 94611

Visit website ↗(510) 654-4371Directions ↗Licensed for 22
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
3/26/2025
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

Piedmont Play School is a cooperative preschool welcoming children beginning at age 2, designed as a two-year experience (Bluebirds and Yellowbirds) preparing them for Transitional Kindergarten or Kindergarten. The school uses play-based learning incorporating art, music, science, cooking, building, sensory exploration, and outdoor adventures.

Philosophy
Children learn best through play, exploration, and joyful interaction with their environment. Curriculum blends art, music, science, cooking, building, sensory exploration, pretend play, and outdoor adventures with open-ended, hands-on activities. Creativity is valued as a process rather than a product, nurturing each child's individuality and fostering a lifelong love of learning.
Ages served
Beginning at age 2 through age 4.5
Hours
9:00 am to 12:00 pm Monday-Friday; extended care available until 3:00 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (prioritized for Yellowbirds)
Outdoor
Outdoor adventures included in curriculum

Programs

  • •Bluebirds (younger group)
  • •Yellowbirds (older group)
  • •Two-year cooperative preschool program

Highlights

  • ✓18 students per class with 3 teachers and 1 parent volunteer daily
  • ✓Mixed-age classroom allowing younger children to learn from older classmates
  • ✓Curriculum includes art, music, science, cooking, building, sensory exploration, field trips, and holiday celebrations
  • ✓School year follows Piedmont Unified School District calendar (mid-August through early June)

Not stated on their website: Specific meals or snack information, Teacher qualifications or ratios beyond daily staffing, Drop-off/pick-up policies, Sick child policy, Parent involvement requirements beyond daily volunteer. Ask the preschool directly.

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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