Berkeley Little School
Daycare center in Berkeley, CA. 1611 Hopkins Street, Berkeley, CA 94707
About the program
Berkeley Little School is a licensed daycare center in Berkeley, California, on the state register since 2021. It is licensed for 42 children and serves preschool ages.
The Little Schools operate three play-based preschool locations in Oakland and Berkeley serving children aged 18 months to 5 years.
The program follows a play-based, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, Montessori and nature-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Berkeley Little School 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.
What parents say
Our son spent a year at BLS while we were in Berkeley and had a fantastic experience. The staff are all incredible, and helped make our transition to a new city so much easier. Our son loved his time at BLS and learned a ton during his year there. I definitely would recommend BLS!
Erik Johnson · 5/5 on Google · a month agoBerkeley Little School has become a second home to my family. My son started out in the toddler room and is now thriving in the preschool class. He loves being outdoors, and Berkeley Little School provides ample time for students to explore in and outside of the classroom. The focus of the Reggio Emilia philosophy in projects really allows my child to explore with the materials in meaningful ways. I also really enjoy…
josselyn recinos · 5/5 on Google · a year agoI highly recommend BLS! My child has been here since she was 2 years old and there aren’t enough positive words to describe the quality of care that they have given her. The teachers are kind, gentle and loving. My daughter doesn’t stop talking about her favourite teachers everyday. The level of engagement is amazing and the attention is truly custom for each child’s needs. I am so happy I have found them!
N M · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoLove the community love the educators there! A great place for toddlers to grow and thrive!
Yue Shao · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoGetting there
1611 Hopkins Street, Berkeley, CA 94707
Questions about Berkeley Little School
Is Berkeley Little School licensed?
Yes. Berkeley Little School holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 013423105), with a licensed capacity of 42 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Berkeley Little School had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows no citations for Berkeley Little School, 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 Berkeley Little School take?
Berkeley Little School is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Berkeley Little School cost?
Berkeley Little School does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
