Nia House Learning Center
Daycare center in Berkeley, CA. 2234 - 9th Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
About the program
Nia House Learning Center is a licensed daycare center in Berkeley, California, on the state register since 1982. It is licensed for 84 children and serves preschool ages.
Nia House Learning Center is a non-profit Montessori school in Berkeley serving children aged 18 months to 6 years.
The program follows a Montessori approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Nia House Learning 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.
What parents say
Is this a pay-to-play school? I added my son to the waitlist the day he was born. Now, 2.5 years later, the only communication I've received has been donation solicitations. The school has excellent reviews, but the lack of transparency and communication is frustrating. I also came across a parent's blog claiming that some families make large donations or use other tactics to improve their chances of admission.…
Shannon · 1/5 on Google · 2 months agoNia House has been transformative for our children and our family. We entered off the waitlist when my oldest was 3.5 years old (he had already been at 3 other preschools by this point), enabling my youngest to enter as soon as he turned 18 months. Under Nia House's wing, the oldest has gone from a passive observer to a confident leader. Now just over 5 years old, he is helpful and joyful, immersed in deep…
Adeline Goss · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWe have been beyond thrilled with the care and education both of our kids have received at Nia House. It's hard for me to know where to begin. My first child is a 2020 baby, and it felt like a huge leap for us to start her in childcare. From the moment I set foot in the school, I couldn't have felt more confident in our decision. Every aspect of Nia House from the physical environment to the way teachers speak to the…
Sarah Stoller · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoWe were lucky enough to get a spot for our child here and the staff and parent community are top tier. I continue to be impressed by the care our family received from this institution. Kid #2 starts next year and we are so excited to have another child go through this school.
nick vogel · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
2234 - 9th Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
Questions about Nia House Learning Center
Is Nia House Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Nia House Learning Center holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 010205758), with a licensed capacity of 84 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Nia House Learning Center had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows no citations for Nia House Learning Center, 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 Nia House Learning Center take?
Nia House Learning Center is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Nia House Learning Center cost?
Nia House Learning 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.
