• Center
  • 2 yr - 6 yr
  • Daycare
  • Preschool
  • $9992 - $27313 monthly
  • Capacity 72

Welcome! We are so happy you found us at Beth El Nursery School. We are a Jewish, nature—and play-based school nestled under a grove of Live Oaks in a residential area of North Berkeley. We provide a joyful, caring environment filled with engaging spaces inside and our nature playscape, where children can bloom under the care of our loving, creative, and experienced teachers. Our teachers design investigations and explorations by observing the children individually and as a cohort. Using an emergent curriculum approach, they then plan provocations and activities based on the children's interests and development. These explorations can last days, months, or even the entire year. Our classroom walls reflect the children's learning. We are passionate about nurturing your little one’s mind, body, and soul as they enjoy the magic of childhood. Through working, playing, and celebrating holidays and life cycle events together, teachers, cergy, parents, and children build a safe, warm and welcoming community. At BENS we all strive to be life-long learners.

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Age

2 yr - 6 yr

Days Open

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Hours

08:30 AM - 05:30 PM

Calendar

School Breaks

Full Year

Winter Break

Spring Break

Certain Holidays

Schedules

Full Time

Part Time

Before School

After School

Requirements

Allergy/Medical Information

Immunizations

Clothing & Supplies

Education Types

Emergent

Forest/Nature School

Arts-Based

Play/Project Based

Additional Services

Holiday Programs

Other

Music & Art

Medical Support

First Aid Certified

Health Screenings

CPR Certified

Subsidies

Scholarships

Accommodations

Allergen-Free Options

Outdoor Areas

Security Measures

Languages

English

Hebrew

Contact us anytime to schedule a tour or get more details about our daycare facility.

    About the Director

    Jodi Gladstone has been with Beth El Nursery School (BENS) since 2007. She currently serves as the Early Childhood Education Director. Jodi was a classroom teacher and the BENS Jewish Outdoor Educator. Jodi has a BA in Art from UW-Whitewater & an MA in Jewish Early Childhood Education from AJU.

    • daycare

      Beth El Nursery School
      1301 Oxford Street
      Berkeley, CA 94709

    • daycare(510) 848-9428

    We are hiring Toddler Teachers for the 2025-2026 school year.

    Facility License
    Beth El Nursery School

    License #13418160

    Maximum Capacity: 72

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