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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2 yr - 6 yr
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
School Breaks
Full Year
Winter Break
Spring Break
Certain Holidays
Full Time
Part Time
Before School
After School
Allergy/Medical Information
Immunizations
Clothing & Supplies
Emergent
Forest/Nature School
Arts-Based
Play/Project Based
Holiday Programs
Other
Music & Art
First Aid Certified
Health Screenings
CPR Certified
Scholarships
Allergen-Free Options
Outdoor Areas
Security Measures
English
Hebrew
Contact us anytime to schedule a tour or get more details about our daycare facility.
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.
Beth El Nursery School
1301 Oxford Street
Berkeley, CA 94709
We are hiring Toddler Teachers for the 2025-2026 school year.
License #13418160
Maximum Capacity: 72
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