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Where Little Minds Bloom In Two Languages

A nurturing daycare and preschool where children 3 months - 5 years grow through play, creativity, and an immersive Mandarin learning experience 

​1:4

Teacher - Child Ratio

10+ 

​Years of Experience

5 Star 

Parent Reviews

Spots available for all ages starting August 2026. Contact us today.

Infant Care

Infant Care

​For children 3-12 months old

​​We provide exceptional care for our youngest children to learn and thrive in a bright and nurturing environment.

Flexible feeding & nap times

Daily outings for mental stimulation
& exercise

Regular photos & updates

Curriculum​

  • Sensory & Cognitive Development:
    Activities to encourage curiosity and brain development

  • Motor Skills & Physical Growth:
    Strengthening muscles & coordination through reaching, grasping, gentle guided movements

  • Language & Communication:
    Talking & singing to promote early language recognition and social interaction.​​

  • Emotional & Social Connection:
    Responsive care & cuddling to build trust and secure attachment 

Kimberly

​“Our family feels incredibly lucky to be part of Alameda Mandarin Daycare & Preschool. Our oldest daughter started at 4 months old and had the same beloved teachers for three years before moving to their preschool. That continuity of care gave her so much security, love, and confidence. Now our youngest is lucky enough to be with those same wonderful teachers…” 

Daycare

Daycare

​For children 1-3 years old

We build on young children's natural sense of wonder and curiosity to introduce them to early learning 
Curriculum
  • Building language & communication skills through storytelling, song, and more

  • Introduction to early learning concepts: colors,shapes,drawing, crafts, music, numbers,and simple problem-solving through play

  • Physical development: Indoor and outdoor activities that build coordination, and fine & gross motor skills

  • Social & emotional growth: learning to share,takes turns, and express feelings in a positive way

  • Building & practicing life skills: developing independence through daily routines like tidying up, handwashing and self-care

​​Daily Schedule

Morning

  • Drop Off: 8-9am 

  • Breakfast

  • Circle Time

  • Play 

  • Outdoor Activity

 

​Midday/Early Afternoon

  • Lunch

  • Play

  • Nap

Afternoon

  • Play 

  • Supper/snack

  • Learning

  • Pick Up: 5-5:30

*All food is provided​

**Outdoor activities include visits to the park, beach, our school backyard, and more 

Sarah

​“I've sent both my kids here and am enrolling my third in 2026 - that really does say it all...The teachers don't just know your kid — they know your kid. After five years, they've celebrated milestones with us, given us real talk when we needed it, and loved our children in a way that you can't manufacture. That kind of relationship is rare…”

Preschool

Preschool

​For children 3-5 years old

Our dynamic teaching approach supports toddlers social, emotional, and cognitive growth. We help them graduate into confident, kind young learners–ready to thrive in TK, kindergarten, and beyond.
​Curriculum

Our Mandarin immersion curriculum helps students explore a breadth of topics: 

  • Language & Early Literacy: Letter recognition, phonics, storytelling, writing skills

  • Math & Logical Thinking: Counting; understanding greater than, less than, equal; basic addition, subtraction; patterns, shapes, sorting; problem-solving

  • Science & Exploration: Activities to introduce concepts about nature, weather, animals, organs in the body, solar system, and more

  • Creative Arts: Drawing, crafts, music, dramatic play 

  • Physical Development: Activities to strengthen both gross & fine motor skills 

  • Social & Emotional Skills: Learning cooperation, responsibility, following instructions, and managing emotions

  • Independence & Classroom Routines: Preparing children for a structured classroom (e.g, listening skills, task completion, self-care)

​Daily Schedule​

Morning

  • Drop Off: 8-9am 

  • Breakfast

  • Circle Time

  • Playtime 

  • Outdoor Activity 

Midday

  • Lunch

  • Playtime

  • Nap, Arts & Crafts, or Worksheets

Afternoon

  • Playtime

  • Supper/snack

  • Individual Learning

  • Pick Up: 5-5:30pm

*All food is provided​

**Daily activities include visits to the park, beach, our school backyard, and more 

Julie

​​​“By the time my son transitioned to TK he was academically ahead - writing, doing early math, and understanding + singing in Mandarin. The Mandarin immersion also gave him a strong ear for language, making it noticeably easier for him to pick up French at home and adapt other languages while traveling. Most importantly, my son left with a real curiosity for learning that continues today.”

Team

Our teachers love what they do and it shows everyday
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Contact Us

Contact Us

Address

923 Walnut St,

Alameda, CA 94501

Contact

415-860-8556

School Hours

Mon - Fri

8:00 am – 5:30 pm

© 2026 by Alameda Mandarin Daycare & Preschool

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