Arbor Preschool
Daycare center in Berkeley, CA. 207 Alvarado Street, Berkeley, CA 94705
About the program
Arbor Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Berkeley, California, on the state register since 2021. It is licensed for 22 children and serves preschool ages.
Arbor Preschool provides play-based and Spanish immersion programs for children ages two to five at locations in Berkeley and Oakland.
The program follows a play-based and language immersion approach and offers Spanish.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Arbor Preschool does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,705 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
Regulations cited
1596.8662(b)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
Our whole family loves Arbor. Our son started at 2.5 because he has a late birthday and we truly wish we could have started sooner! The teachers are so caring and thoughtful. They really get to know all the students and families, which creates a really lovely community. Our son came home this week stating he wants to be a teacher - truly a testament to Arbor and the great experience he is having. We could not be…
Jeni Frudden · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoWe are about to wrap up my son’s second year at Arbor, Berkeley location. We toured several preschools and once we got to this one, I knew it was it. It’s located in the hills and is quite serene and peaceful. The staff are structured yet flexible and create a friendly, playful, easy going environment. We value nature and play for our son, and that matches quite perfectly with what Arbor offers. If you are looking…
Amy · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoOur first child joined Arbor a couple of years ago and because we loved her experience (and ours), we now have our 2nd kiddo at Arbor. The play yard has many beautiful large trees, is spacious and includes a sand box, 2 play structures, a climbing dome and lots of space for little legs to run around. Inside, the Arbor team has created a beautiful and inviting setting for children to engage with each other and open…
Onnie Langbein · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoMy daughter has been at Arbor for a year (about to start year two!) and we’ve truly treasured the experience. She started at just over 2, and we were nervous about her being on the younger side - but the teachers walked us through their developmental approach and were incredibly patient as she transitioned to a full school day. They quickly became her favorite part of school, alongside the wonderful play yard,…
ashley netzband · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoGetting there
207 Alvarado Street, Berkeley, CA 94705
Questions about Arbor Preschool
Is Arbor Preschool licensed?
Yes. Arbor Preschool holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 013423123), with a licensed capacity of 22 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Arbor Preschool had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 1 citation for Arbor Preschool, across 2 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Arbor Preschool take?
Arbor Preschool is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Arbor Preschool cost?
Arbor Preschool does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
