Ducks Nest is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 3717 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, California CA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.
I honestly don’t know where to start because I am just so grateful to have found Duck’s Nest. It is truly a gem in Oakland. We first enrolled our son at a French immersion preschool when he was 2, but it quickly became clear that he needed a more play-based environment to really learn and grow. When we discovered Duck’s Nest, and were lucky enough to get a spot everything changed for the better. He had tears for the few few days, but by week 2 he was running to class to be with his amazing teachers and friends. The philosophy is based on Reggio Emilia, which means the teachers take the time to really know each child, understand their unique interests, and help them explore those interests in creative and meaningful ways. It has been incredible to watch my son thrive here. He came into the program with a language delay, and he is now speaking in more full and clear sentences. The administration and teachers are phenomenal they are highly communicative, deeply caring, and so intentional about supporting both children and parents. The parent community is also wonderful. The classrooms have excellent teacher-to-student ratios, and the school makes enrichment a priority, with regular music and art programming that my son absolutely loves. The children spend time outside, create projects together, and are guided to develop socially, emotionally, and academically in ways that feel very natural. Duck’s Nest is not just a school, it’s a community that invests in children and families. I highly, highly recommend it to anyone fortunate enough to get a spot it has been such a gift for our family.
We visited the school last month and we were super impressed. The director, Miles, gave us a wonderful tour. It’s in an urban location near MacArthur BART, but the vibes are very sweet and nurturing and we had lots of warm fuzzies during our visit. We saw interesting projects in progress and learned about the school’s philosophy. From what I heard, it seems a bit of a hybrid of the best ideas from Montessori, Waldorf, and Reggio-Emilia.