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OUR ISLAND PRESCHOOL

LICENSED

1910 SANTA CLARA STREET, ALAMEDA, CA 94501

SINGLE LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER in Alameda County, California

Day care center
5.0(3)Yelp(0)
SINGLE LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER
Hours
9 AM–1 PM
Licensed for
15 children

The public record

License number
013423808
License status
LICENSED
License type
SINGLE LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER
Licensed capacity
15 children
Address
1910 SANTA CLARA STREET, ALAMEDA, CA 94501
County
Alameda County
Website
Not listed
License issued
July 8, 2026

Hours

Listed on Google

Mon
9 AM–1 PM
Tue
9 AM–1 PM
Wed
9 AM–1 PM
Thu
9 AM–1 PM
Fri
9 AM–1 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 0 routine inspection visits and no visits prompted by a complaint to OUR ISLAND PRESCHOOL.

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.

How the reviews split

The 5.0 average comes from 3 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

  • 5 star3
  • 4 star0
  • 3 star0
  • 2 star0
  • 1 star0

From Google

Recent parent reviews

  • We were incredibly fortunate to attend Our Island Preschool during the summer play program. The space is magical for little ones! There’s opportunities for fun and learning everywhere you look. Maria is such a warm and welcoming human - you can tell she’s been nurturing young hearts and minds for many years. My son had the time of his life playing here! 💕 Thank you so much, Maria!

    Cailin CuppAug 12, 2026
  • Choosing a preschool is such a big decision, and I truly can’t recommend Maria’s preschool enough. We had the opportunity to attend her Stay & Play program throughout July, and it was one of the best experiences for both my son and me. Every single morning, Maria had a new, thoughtfully planned setup with different play stations that encouraged creativity, exploration, and imaginative play. It was clear how much time, care, and intention she puts into creating a fun and engaging environment for the children. One of the things I loved most was getting to witness how Maria interacts with the kids. She is incredibly patient, kind, and nurturing. You can immediately tell she has years of experience helping children work through conflicts, big emotions, and everyday challenges with empathy and respect. She speaks to children in such a calm, loving way, and it creates an environment where they feel safe, heard, and confident. The space itself is wonderful. There’s a bright indoor classroom and an amazing outdoor area with plenty of room to run, explore, and play. The huge sandbox was a favorite, and the adorable play boat inspired so much imaginative play. I also appreciated that Maria truly lets kids be kids. She encourages messy, hands on learning and handles it with such grace even while I was internally worrying about the mess! It reminded me how important those experiences are for children. The little details also make such a difference. There’s plenty of parking right in front, making drop off and pickup easy. The child sized restroom helps children build independence, and every day ended with one of my favorite parts, story time. Maria would gather everyone together, sing songs, and read a book. My son loved it so much that he memorized one of the songs and asked me to sing it with him every night before bed. The biggest testament to how much he loved being there? Every morning he would ask, “Can we go to Maria’s today?” As a parent, there is nothing more reassuring than knowing your child is genuinely excited to go somewhere. Maria has created such a warm, joyful, and loving environment, and we will always treasure the memories we made there. We are so grateful for the time we spent with her and know that any family would be incredibly fortunate to have their child in her care. Thank you for the wonderful memories Maria!

    Amy ToAug 3, 2026
  • My kids absolutely love attending Island Summer Preschool! Every morning we're greeted with a warm, friendly welcome from Ms. Maria, who immediately makes us feel at home. She thoughtfully sets up engaging play stations, allowing the children to choose the activity they'd like to start with. Ms. Maria is incredibly kind and has a wonderful way of encouraging independence while creating an environment where little ones can learn, grow, and build confidence. One thing that really stood out to me was the progress my daughter made with story time. She used to have a difficult time sitting still, but after just her first day, she became excited to listen to stories and eagerly participated by answering questions about the books. I also love that the preschool offers both indoor and outdoor play spaces, giving the kids plenty of opportunities to explore, learn, and stay active. It's a warm, nurturing environment, and I genuinely enjoy bringing my children here. Most importantly, they look forward to going every day!

    Shekia CottonJul 21, 2026

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.

Questions parents ask about OUR ISLAND PRESCHOOL

Is OUR ISLAND PRESCHOOL a licensed child care provider in California?

Yes. OUR ISLAND PRESCHOOL holds California licence 013423808, currently listed as "LICENSED" by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, first issued on July 8, 2026. Confirm current standing with the agency before enrolling.

What kind of child care licence does OUR ISLAND PRESCHOOL hold?

California licenses OUR ISLAND PRESCHOOL as a single licensed child care center, a category that covers infant, preschool and school-age care under a single licence. The category comes from the state's own licence record, not from the provider.

How many children can OUR ISLAND PRESCHOOL care for?

OUR ISLAND PRESCHOOL is licensed for up to 15 children at one time. Licensed capacity is a ceiling set by the state, not a count of current enrolment or of available places.

Has California visited OUR ISLAND PRESCHOOL in response to a complaint?

California records no complaint-driven visits to OUR ISLAND PRESCHOOL. That means no concern prompted a visit on the public record, which is not the same as a clean inspection history: the state does not publish what its visits found.

Who holds the licence for OUR ISLAND PRESCHOOL?

The licence is held by MARIA CHEW. California lists the licensee separately from the facility name, so the two often differ. The facility is in Alameda County.

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 013423808.
  2. Context. Our explainer on how California daycare licensing and inspections work, and on California child care assistance.

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