Business Details
Your Trusted Childcare Partner in Oakland, CA
At Little Stars Preschool, we are dedicated to creating a safe, caring, and nurturing learning environment where children can thrive. Our programs emphasize developmentally appropriate practices that stimulate each child's unique interests, curiosity, and sense of discovery. With a focus on holistic growth, we address social/emotional, physical, cognitive, communication, and creative development through play-based learning. Our experienced caregivers provide individualized attention, fostering independence and a lifelong love of learning. Daily routines incorporate emergent curriculum and structured flexibility to support children's evolving needs.We maintain open communication with parents through daily email updates and responsive dialogue about their child's progress. By prioritizing process over product, we cultivate joyful exploration and meaningful relationships among children, educators, and families. Our balanced approach prepares children for future academic success while honoring the importance of early childhood experiences. Through education and experience, we have refined our methods to align with how young children naturally learn and develop. We believe every interaction offers opportunities for growth, both for children and the adults who guide them.
Services
Infant Program
Toddler Care
Preschool Program
School-Age Program
Emergent Curriculum
Play-Based Learning
Before School Care
After School Care
Daily Progress Updates
Parent Communication
Highlights and features
- We provide a safe, nurturing environment with individualized attention for each child
- Our caregivers maintain daily communication with parents about their child's progress
- We implement emergent curriculum tailored to children's unique interests
- Our balanced approach combines structure with flexible exploration opportunities
- We focus on holistic development across social, emotional, and cognitive domains
Services
Infant Program
Our infant program provides a nurturing home-away-from-home environment for babies aged 6 weeks to 18 months. Friendly caregivers offer individualized attention through responsive care routines, vocabulary development, and sensory exploration. The space features age-appropriate toys, cribs, and dedicated cubbies while maintaining daily communication with parents through detailed email updates about feeding, napping, and developmental milestones.
Toddler Care
Designed for children navigating rapid developmental changes, our toddler program fosters motor skill development and social-emotional growth. Stimulating activities include music, stories, and outdoor play guided by caregivers who build trusting relationships. The curriculum supports emerging independence through structured exploration while addressing each child's unique pace of development in a supportive environment that encourages curiosity and discovery.
Preschool Program
Our preschool program creates school-readiness through stress-free, play-based learning experiences. Children engage with centers focused on music, science, math, and language arts while developing foundational academic skills. The curriculum balances structured activities with creative exploration, nurturing cognitive development and social competence through hands-on experiences that prepare children for future educational success while maintaining age-appropriate engagement.
School-Age Program
This program supports children aged 5-12 with before and after school care that combines academic enrichment with social development. Structured activities in reading, math, and science maintain educational engagement while flexible time allows for creative exploration. The program addresses evolving needs of growing children through age-appropriate challenges that foster independence, peer relationships, and continued love of learning beyond regular school hours.
Emergent Curriculum
Our emergent curriculum approach creates personalized learning experiences based on children's natural interests. Educators observe and respond to developmental cues, designing activities that align with each child's curiosity and learning style. This flexible framework integrates core concepts through play while maintaining educational objectives, allowing children to explore concepts deeply while building foundational skills through meaningful, self-directed discovery experiences.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We provide care for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years through our infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age programs.
How do you communicate with parents about daily activities?
We send daily email updates detailing feeding times, nap schedules, diaper changes, and specific activities each child participated in.
What educational approach do you use?
Our curriculum combines play-based learning with emergent programming that follows children's natural interests and developmental needs.
Are there before and after school care options?
Yes, we offer structured before and after school programs with academic enrichment activities for school-age children.
How do you support infant development?
Our Baby Stars program uses responsive caregiving, vocabulary development, and sensory exploration to support early learning through daily interactions.
