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El Cerrito Preschool Co-Op

Daycare center in El Cerrito, CA. 7200 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530

4.5 (14 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (510) 526-1916Visit website
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity30 children
Citations on fileNone on record
On the register since1974

About the program

El Cerrito Preschool Co-Op is a licensed daycare center in El Cerrito, California, on the state register since 1974. It is licensed for 30 children and serves preschool ages.

El Cerrito Preschool Cooperative is a non-profit, parent-run, play-based preschool serving children ages 2 years 9 months to 5 years.

The program follows a play-based and co-op approach.

Play-basedCo-op

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. El Cerrito Preschool Co-Op does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,170 a month.

Licensing and safety

Open the state record →
Licence typeDay Care Center · 070200235
Licence statusActive since 1974
Licensed capacity30 children
Inspections on file3
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)059 of 318 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints03 inspection visits · last visit February 2025

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

Our experience at ECPC Co-Op School has been truly special for our family. From the very beginning, it has felt much more than just a preschool - it’s a warm, supportive community where both children and parents grow together. The teachers are incredibly thoughtful, patient, and intentional in everything they do. They create an environment where children feel safe to explore, express themselves, and build confidence…

Goze Yildirim · 5/5 on Google · 4 months ago

This school has been life-changing for our family. The cooperative model leads to a close community of friends that feel like family. My children have thrived at this school. The teachers make every student feel seen, adapt curriculum to their interests, and encourage creativity and social skills. I truly can't capture in words all the good this school has done for my family.

Sarah Doughty · 5/5 on Google · 2 months ago

ECPC has been a wonderful experience for our kid and also our whole family. The teachers are incredibly attentive to each child and the environment they set up is so creative and varied from day to day! The fellow families work together to create truly special memories and events for the kids and the community and it's a joy to watch.

Jessie Booth · 5/5 on Google · 4 months ago

Our family adores the excellent high quality professional teachers that go above and beyond to provide parent education on early childhood development and engaging deliberately curated environment and materials for children to learn and grow.

Danielle Jerdee · 5/5 on Google · 2 months ago
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Getting there

7200 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Questions about El Cerrito Preschool Co-Op

Is El Cerrito Preschool Co-Op licensed?

Yes. El Cerrito Preschool Co-Op holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 070200235), with a licensed capacity of 30 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has El Cerrito Preschool Co-Op had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows no citations for El Cerrito Preschool Co-Op, across 3 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does El Cerrito Preschool Co-Op take?

El Cerrito Preschool Co-Op is licensed to serve preschool ages.

How much does El Cerrito Preschool Co-Op cost?

El Cerrito Preschool Co-Op 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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