Griffin Nursery School

Preschool in Berkeley, CA 94705

Dr. Elinor Fitch Griffin a clinical psychologist and early childhood educator founded Griffin Nursery School in 1955. Inspired by progressive educators like John Dewey A.S. Neill and Caroline Pratt and trained by developmental and humanistic psychologists Bruno Bettelheim and Carl Rogers Elinor Griffin decided to have a school that tended to childrens emotional and social well-being. She opened one of the first free schools for preschool children convinced that this age group was especially suited for self-directed exploration.


Child Ages:
1 year - 5 years
Licenses & Accreditations:
California Department of Social Services: Community Care Licensing Division
Preschool:
Yes
Hours of Operation:
8:30am - 5pm Mon - Thurs

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