Earned the highest arts & music score in Berkeley. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
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Duck's Nest - Berkeley is a play-based, emergent-curriculum center on 4th Street in Berkeley, California, serving children with individualized exploration in arts and sciences. Teachers are praised by families on local parent networks as loving, kind, compassionate and creative. The center welcomes multiple subsidy types (Hively, 4Cs, and Bananas), with outdoor activities including tree climbing, reading, and project-based learning, and supports families through its 2025-2026 calendar. While it shows mixed experiences across reviews, the center maintains a welcoming stance toward diverse family situations.
Safety5.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music8.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Programs & activities: Photos show children climbing trees, reading, working on projects, and outdoor exploration. Page offers a 2025-2026 calendar download.
What sets it apart: Facility ID: 013423790. Welcomes families with Hively, 4Cs, and Bananas subsidies.
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