Earned the highest arts & music score in Oakland. This dimension reflects the depth and consistency of creative programming — visual arts, music, movement, and imaginative play.
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Duck's Nest - 41st Street is a second campus of the Duck's Nest arts-and-sciences program located at 250 41st St in Oakland, serving children ages two to five. The center emphasizes hands-on learning through an art yard, outdoor exploration, early math skill-building, and cooking activities, complemented by climbing structures, playground equipment, and structured group circle time. Parents on BPN have praised the teachers at this 41st Street location highly. The center welcomes families utilizing Hively, 4Cs, and Bananas subsidies and is currently enrolling for 2026-2027.
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: Art yard and outdoor exploration, early math skill-building, cooking activities, climbing structures and playground equipment, group circle time, classroom instruction.
What sets it apart: Welcomes families who utilize Hively, 4Cs, and Bananas subsidies. Serves two to five-year-old classrooms. Currently enrolling for 2026-2027.
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