Welcome!
Our Chinese immersion programs are designed to support and nurture infants, toddlers, and preschoolers through an immersive multilingual environment. We foster independence, curiosity, and creativity through our hands on, play based curriculum.
About Us
Our Curriculum
We believe students learn best in a loving and supportive environment where they can explore and be creative. Our classroom is structured to provide different areas with age appropriate toys and activities for students to play and learn, with guidance provided as needed.
Our Approach
Our curriculum is designed to immerse students in a Mandarin rich environment. Our daily activities include circle time with a monthly theme, songs & dances, art projects, cultural activities, story time, and more.
We include TK/K preparation for all of our students. As students approach TK/K age, they learn to write the ABCs, their names, numbers, as well as phonics, patterns, and more in both Chinese and English.
Our Students
We accept students from ages 6 months to 6 years old and no prior Chinese experience is required. Our ratio is at most 4:1 with our most senior assistant having been with us for over 15 years.
Potty training is provided when students are ready and we work closely with families to ensure a smooth transition from diaper to toilet.
Daily Schedule
8:30am-9am: drop off/free play
9am-9:30am: arts & crafts
9:30am-10am: circle time
10am-11am: outside time/free play
11am-11:30am: lunch
11:30am-12pm: set up cots/transition to nap time
12pm-2pm: nap time, quiet activities for students that don’t need naps
2pm-2:30pm: TK/K preparation/enrichment activities
2:30pm-3pm: music & dance
3pm-3:30pm: dinner time
3:30-4:15pm: outside play/teacher led activities
4:15pm-6pm: free play/pick up
*Changes may be made due to weather, or special activities/occasions/holidays.
Meals
Meals are provided for all students ages 1 and up. We provide lunch (11am) and dinner (3pm). Students are welcome to bring snacks or their breakfast.
All meals are home cooked with a focus on healthy, seasonal, minimally processed ingredients. All meals come with milk, protein, fruit, and veggies and our menu changes daily.
Our Teachers
Lead Teacher and Director
Teacher Kiki has over 15 years of experience teaching and creating curriculums geared towards each student’s goals, learning style, and interests. She holds a B.A from UC Berkeley with a minor in Chinese and has worked with students ages 0 - adults in a variety of educational settings.
Assistant Teachers
Our lead assistant teacher has been with us for 15 years, working with and supporting young students. She’s worked with students from all backgrounds supporting many of them from diapers to kindergarten. She leads arts & craft and songs & dances with patience and enthusiasm, with the view that every student learns in their own way.
Contact Us
Please send us an email at ecchinesepreschool@gmail.com or use this form to request a tour or for more information.
Email: ecchinesepreschool@gmail.com
Phone: 510-374-9268
Location:
Fairmount Ave, El Cerrito (near Harding Elementary)
Please contact us for the exact address.
Hours: 8:30am - 6pm Monday to Fridays
(early care: 8-8:30am is available )