New School of Berkeley
Daycare center in Berkeley, CA. 1606 Bonita, Berkeley, CA 94709
About the program
New School of Berkeley is a licensed daycare center in Berkeley, California, on the state register since 1994. It is licensed for 48 children and serves preschool ages.
The New School of Berkeley is a nonprofit, play-based preschool serving children ages two to five in Berkeley, California.
The program follows a play-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. New School of Berkeley 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)(1) · 101212(d)(1)(C) · 101223(a)(2)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
New School has been so wonderful for our family! It combines really thoughtful, nurturing, developmentally appropriate care and play-based learning with extremely working parent friendly hours and procedures. There are tons of opportunities to get involved without the time commitment of a co-op. You can really feel the longevity of the community -- some of the parents are even New School alums themselves! Other…
Stevie Jeung · 5/5 on Google · a month agoWe love New School!! My son has been there for the past 3 years and will continue in the After School program next year. The teachers make this school so special. They are kind, gentle, communicative, and truly let the children be who they are. When selecting a preschool program, it was very important to us that there was a strong play-based curriculum; which is what we found at New School. As my son prepares to…
Breana Marino · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoI can't say enough good things about my son's experience at the New School. Its wonderful teachers take the work of creating a loving, safe, child-centric environment seriously, providing just the right balance of support and independence for kids as they discover themselves, their peers, and the world around them. The school works hard to support working parents, with hours that reflect the reality of the work day,…
Shannon Bond · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoOur children absolutely adore the New School and so do we. Most importantly, at the New School, they are safe, nurtured, and get to be inquisitive, curious, and explorative. It was bittersweet when our kids went off to Kindergarten but fortunately they have after-school programs and summer camps so our children can remain connected to this one-of-a-kind community.
Zach Cohen · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoGetting there
1606 Bonita, Berkeley, CA 94709
Questions about New School of Berkeley
Is New School of Berkeley licensed?
Yes. New School of Berkeley holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 010215940), with a licensed capacity of 48 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has New School of Berkeley had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 1 citation for New School of Berkeley, 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 New School of Berkeley take?
New School of Berkeley is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does New School of Berkeley cost?
New School of Berkeley does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
