Mustard Seed Pre-School
Daycare center in Berkeley, CA. 1640 Hopkins Street, Berkeley, CA 94707
About the program
Mustard Seed Pre-School is a licensed daycare center in Berkeley, California, on the state register since 1989. It is licensed for 66 children and serves preschool ages.
Mustard Seed Preschool is a non-profit Christian preschool located in Berkeley, California, offering programs for children.
The program follows a faith-based and play-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Mustard Seed Pre-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.
Regulations cited
1596.871(c)(1)(A) · 101174(d) · 101429(a)(2)(B)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
Raising kids in the Bay with childcare and demanding jobs is hard. It's not like other areas where its typical to have one parent stay home. It doesn't feel great to leave your young kids with someone else. So it's amazing when you find childcare that is trustworthy, caring, professional and reasonably priced in the Bay. We have 3 girls, 18 months apart. All of them have attended Mustard Seed. I truly don't have the…
David Yi · 5/5 on Google · 11 months agoOur kid is thriving here. Mustard Seed has earned its reputation as a fabulous, beloved neighborhood gem. We were thrilled to get in off the waiting list. Amazing school director, wonderful caring staff in each classroom, lovely parent community. Lots of outdoor time for the kids - and the other reviews probably also talked about the hot fresh meals provided every day? Thank you Mustard Seed for being such an amazing…
Peggy Sinnott · 5/5 on Google · 11 months agoWe're in love with Mustard Seed! We can't overstate how grateful we are for this incredible team and community. It really feels like there's a village helping to raise our family. Our eldest transferred to MSP from another daycare / preschool center during the summer term when she was 2 1/2. It was a difficult decision because there were things we loved about her first school (where she'd spent almost a year), but…
Liza C · 5/5 on Google · 9 months agoMy daughter has attended here for a little over two years. The staff are lovely. The kids are happy. They provide fresh cooked lunch and snacks everyday - which is a real time saver for our family and encourages our daughter to try new foods. They have optional extra curricular activities like yoga, cooking, science, and soccer. I have seen very little staff turnover, and one staff member has been there so long…
Sophia Johnson · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoGetting there
1640 Hopkins Street, Berkeley, CA 94707
Questions about Mustard Seed Pre-School
Is Mustard Seed Pre-School licensed?
Yes. Mustard Seed Pre-School holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 010212123), with a licensed capacity of 66 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Mustard Seed Pre-School had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 3 citations for Mustard Seed Pre-School, 1 of them Type A, 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 Mustard Seed Pre-School take?
Mustard Seed Pre-School is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Mustard Seed Pre-School cost?
Mustard Seed Pre-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.
