Ephesian Children's Center
Daycare center in Berkeley, CA. 1907 Harmon Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703
About the program
Ephesian Children's Center is a licensed daycare center in Berkeley, California, on the state register since 1991. It is licensed for 36 children and serves preschool and school age ages.
Big Oaks Learning Center is a non-profit organization providing full-day and before/after-school care for children in South Berkeley.
The program follows a academic and Montessori approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Ephesian Children's Center 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
101223(a)(3) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 101216(g)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
Big Oaks has been a blessing for my family. It is a safe and supportive environment where my child has great friends and community.
Daniel B Bass · 5/5 on Google · 7 months agoEphesian is a good place to send your kids. the teachers are wonderful and they focus on your children, it is also a good environment for the kids and having a park behind the center is very resourceful
Antanisha Hester · 5/5 on Google · 13 years agoI love the center, it is very family oriented, great for social/emotional development. Reading and writing development. They promote diversity, equity and inclusion. Great nutritional program. Overall Big Oaks is a great addition to each family involved.
Tinia Briggs · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoGetting there
1907 Harmon Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703
Questions about Ephesian Children's Center
Is Ephesian Children's Center licensed?
Yes. Ephesian Children's Center holds an active Day Care Center + School Age Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 010214249, 010214250), with a licensed capacity of 36 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Ephesian Children's Center had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 2 citations for Ephesian Children's Center, across 4 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Ephesian Children's Center take?
Ephesian Children's Center is licensed to serve preschool and school age ages.
How much does Ephesian Children's Center cost?
Ephesian Children's Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
