Preschool in Los Angeles, CA 90049
The Early Childhood program at Berkeley Hall, which begins at age three, is the seed of our K-8 program, in which a love for learning, respect and appreciation for others, and a joyful discovery of each childs own unique gifts, are nurtured and cultivatEducation
Young children learn best from the satiSFaction of hands-on immersion in a variety of experiences. Letting the childrens interests be the engine, academic investigation in the nursery and junior kindergarten is self-paced and fun. We believe all children are gifted in special ways, and activities are designed to nurture and highlight their individual talents.
As with our K-8 program, the Early Childhood Department focuses on a balanced program with activities that are appropriate for the maturity and readiness of each child and cover all areas of development – social, emotional, academic, and moral.
The work of young children is play, and our teachers provide opportunities to experience this vital activity. The Golden Rule is the basis by which the nursery and junior kindergarten students learn to get along.
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At Berkeley Hall we view all children as inherently intelligent, good, and uniquely talentEducation Our curriculum challenges students to think and act according to their own highest ability in an environment in which the God-given potential of each child is valuEducation This perspective has consistently enabled our students to achieve both academic and personal success throughout our more than 97-year history.
Balance is the guiding principle of our school. Challenging academics are coupled with a love of learning, leadership with social responsibility, creativity with moral integrity, and self-esteem with compassion for others.
Students are inspired to excel in academics, to be active thinkers, and to be conscientious stewards of the world around them.