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Via Nova Children's School

Daycare center in Berkeley, CA. 3032 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94703

4.7 (18 on Google)Read parent reviews
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Via Nova Children's School in Berkeley, CA
AgesInfant, toddler and preschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity45 children
Citations on fileNone on record
On the register since2024

About the program

Via Nova Children's School is a licensed daycare center in Berkeley, California, on the state register since 2024. It is licensed for 45 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.

Via Nova Children's School is a play-based preschool in Berkeley, California, serving children between 18 months and 6 years old.

The program follows a play-based approach.

Play-based

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Via Nova Children's 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

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Licence typeSingle Licensed Child Care Center · 013423764
Licence statusActive since 2024
Licensed capacity45 children
Inspections on file1
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file0Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)0101 of 563 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints01 inspection visits · last visit June 2026

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

Via Nova Children's School is a wonderful place for children to learn and grow. The welcoming environment, caring staff, and engaging learning activities make it a great choice for families. The school creates a positive atmosphere where children can feel comfortable, supported, and excited to learn. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Md Mamun · 5/5 on Google · 4 weeks ago

My child attended Via Nova for two years--as a "Grasshopper" and then a "Dragonfly". It's a warm, vibrant community run with utmost professionalism. The teachers are well-trained and love the kids, the backyard is the best, and the classrooms were always calm yet energized with joy and creativity. I was also continuously impressed by the school's directors; every communication from them was clear and timely, the…

Amanda Angelotti · 5/5 on Google · 7 months ago

Via Nova has been a wonderful place for our little boy. He started out as the youngest in his class and blossomed into a chatterbox. The teachers are wonderful and loving. We plan to send our daughter there once she is old enough. Via Nova is an amazing little school. Edited to Update: Our little girl has started attending the Roly Poly class and Via Nova continues to provide a warm, enriching, and responsive…

Gabriel Lopez · 5/5 on Google · 5 months ago

Our daughter went to Via Nova for 3 years and we absolutely loved this place. Theresa and team took very good care of our daughter there. Her final year before starting Kindergarten was very formative at VN and the support/ independence and encouragement our daughter received from Lupe and Saloni was outstanding. We highly recommend VN to anyone looking for a nurturing and safe environment for their kids. We had some…

Jyothi Achar · 5/5 on Google · 10 months ago
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Getting there

3032 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94703

Questions about Via Nova Children's School

Is Via Nova Children's School licensed?

Yes. Via Nova Children's School holds an active Single Licensed Child Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 013423764), with a licensed capacity of 45 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Via Nova Children's School had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows no citations for Via Nova Children's School, across 1 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Via Nova Children's School take?

Via Nova Children's School is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.

How much does Via Nova Children's School cost?

Via Nova Children's 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.

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