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NEW SCHOOL OF BERKELEY, THE

LICENSED

1606 BONITA, BERKELEY, CA 94709

DAY CARE CENTER in Alameda County, California

45Elevated Risk
Preschool
5.0(18)Yelp(0)
DAY CARE CENTER
Hours
8 AM–6 PM
Licensed for
48 children

The public record

License number
010215940
License status
LICENSED
License type
DAY CARE CENTER
Licensed capacity
48 children
Address
1606 BONITA, BERKELEY, CA 94709
County
Alameda County
Phone
+15105489165
Website
Not listed
License issued
April 4, 1994

Hours

Listed on Google

Mon
8 AM–6 PM
Tue
8 AM–6 PM
Wed
8 AM–6 PM
Thu
8 AM–6 PM
Fri
8 AM–6 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

Licensing visits on record

California records 2 routine inspection visits and 2 complaint visits to NEW SCHOOL OF BERKELEY, THE.

  1. Most recent inspection visit
  2. Inspection visit

What California does not publish here

The state publishes when licensing staff visited, not what they found. We do not hold California’s inspection findings, so nothing on this page tells you whether a visit resulted in a citation. A visit count is a measure of licensing activity, and a facility visited more often is not for that reason a worse one. Read the findings in California’s own facility search.

Amenities and accessibility

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

How the reviews split

The 5.0 average comes from 18 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star18
  • 4 star0
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star0
  • 1 star0

From Google

Recent parent reviews

  • An absolute perfect day care with great teachers, amazing vibes and extremely helpful staff. We couldn’t ask for more. Our kid is having a great time there.

    Avi D. NaimJul 26, 2026

  • New School has been so wonderful for our family! It combines really thoughtful, nurturing, developmentally appropriate care and play-based learning with extremely working parent friendly hours and procedures. There are tons of opportunities to get involved without the time commitment of a co-op. You can really feel the longevity of the community -- some of the parents are even New School alums themselves! Other perks: potential to transition to after school care for elementary kids, "camp days" for older kids when BUSD is closed, swimming lessons for the 4's class in the summer :)

    Stevie JeungJul 16, 2026

  • We love New School!! My son has been there for the past 3 years and will continue in the After School program next year. The teachers make this school so special. They are kind, gentle, communicative, and truly let the children be who they are. When selecting a preschool program, it was very important to us that there was a strong play-based curriculum; which is what we found at New School. As my son prepares to enter kindergarten he is exactly where he needs to be. He's developed a love for school, learning, and is excited for his next chapter in elementary school. I attribute so much of this to the experience the New School has created for him.

    Breana MarinoJul 7, 2026

  • Our children absolutely adore the New School and so do we. Most importantly, at the New School, they are safe, nurtured, and get to be inquisitive, curious, and explorative. It was bittersweet when our kids went off to Kindergarten but fortunately they have after-school programs and summer camps so our children can remain connected to this one-of-a-kind community.

    Zach CohenJun 16, 2026

  • The New School has been an incredible part of our daughter’s life for two years and a great community as new parents. The teachers and staff are really amazing.

    Matthew HurwitJun 11, 2026

  • Our daughter has been at The New School for a year and a half (she started in the 2 year old class and then transitioned to the 3 year old class in August) and she LOVES the school! She’s happy, talkative, fulfilled, and tired (in the best way) everyday when we pick her up. The curriculum is play-based and all the kids learn social-emotional skills in addition to academics (but the academics are woven into play). The kids play outside 80-90% of the day, go on neighborhood walks and field trips, and even take the city bus back from the library some days! The teachers are incredible, kind, and nurturing— they care so deeply about the kids and truly make the school what it is. We feel so safe leaving our daughter there and know they are taking impeccable care of her while she grows and thrives tremendously. The hours are great too (8am-6pm) and they have an after school program where older kids in BUSD can get bussed over to the school! The New School is a beautiful community and we’re so happy our daughter is growing up there.

    Jessica GiesenDec 6, 2025

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.

Questions parents ask about NEW SCHOOL OF BERKELEY, THE

Is NEW SCHOOL OF BERKELEY, THE a licensed child care provider in California?

Yes. NEW SCHOOL OF BERKELEY, THE holds California licence 010215940, currently listed as "LICENSED" by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, first issued on April 4, 1994. Confirm current standing with the agency before enrolling.

What kind of child care licence does NEW SCHOOL OF BERKELEY, THE hold?

California licenses NEW SCHOOL OF BERKELEY, THE as a day care center, a category that covers preschool-age children in a centre-based programme. The category comes from the state's own licence record, not from the provider.

How many children can NEW SCHOOL OF BERKELEY, THE care for?

NEW SCHOOL OF BERKELEY, THE is licensed for up to 48 children at one time. Licensed capacity is a ceiling set by the state, not a count of current enrolment or of available places.

How often has California inspected NEW SCHOOL OF BERKELEY, THE?

California records 2 inspection visits to NEW SCHOOL OF BERKELEY, THE, the most recent on December 3, 2025 and the earliest on record February 1, 2023. The state publishes the dates of these visits but not what they found, so this count reflects licensing activity, not results. Read the findings themselves in California's own facility search.

Has California visited NEW SCHOOL OF BERKELEY, THE in response to a complaint?

California records 2 complaint-driven visits to NEW SCHOOL OF BERKELEY, THE. A complaint visit means someone raised a concern and the state went to look. California does not publish what those visits found, so the count on its own does not say whether any concern was upheld.

Who holds the licence for NEW SCHOOL OF BERKELEY, THE?

The licence is held by NEW SCHOOL OF BERKELEY, THE. California lists the licensee separately from the facility name, so the two often differ. The facility is in Alameda County.

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About this record

This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.

Where this comes from

  1. Primary. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division facility search, facility 010215940.
  2. Context. Our explainer on how California daycare licensing and inspections work, and on California child care assistance.

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