We welcome children from 14 months old through preschool (4). Our programs are tailored to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, so each child gets age-appropriate care and learning.

Up-to-date tuition and annual materials fees can be found under “Enroll Today” on our homepage. No deposit or enrollment fee is required.

• 100% of the materials fee goes to our primary, hands-on curriculum supplier.

• This covers the physical learning materials, themed activities, and classroom resources your child uses daily.

• We also include Rayz Kidz, our digital, play-based learning platform, at no additional cost—so families receive two curriculum experiences for the price of one.

• This approach reduces teacher planning burnout and allows our educators to focus on what matters most: engaging with children, guiding play, and supporting development.

This ensures your child receives engaging materials, consistent learning, and attentive, high-quality care every day, within the warm, personal environment that defines Mechita.

We follow California state guidelines: 1:4 children including preschool. Our two teachers are full-time.

Click here to view our daily schedule.

Please check out our curriculum page.

We use the Spanish version of the Ages & Stages Questionnaires® (ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2)—a globally trusted, research-based developmental screening system used by educators, pediatric providers, and early learning programs worldwide—to track your child’s language growth, social-emotional development, and key developmental milestones.

Parents complete the questionnaires in their child’s primary language within the first two weeks of enrollment. ASQ tools are designed for children from 1 month through 60 months (5 years), allowing us to monitor progress across the most critical early learning years.

We review results during Parent-Teacher Conferences held about 12 weeks after enrollment and again approximately 6 weeks before graduation, where we share classroom observations, celebrate milestones, and discuss next steps.

ASQ is strength-based, focusing on what children can do while gently identifying areas where extra support may help—so we can provide early, meaningful support when it matters most.

Yes, Mechita Temescal is fully licensed by the State of California and carries complete childcare insurance for your peace of mind.

Our teachers are credentialed, background-checked, fingerprinted, and Administration are CPR-certified. They have guaranteed hours for pay and each on yearly contracts to ensure stability, and PTO. Additionally, we invest in ongoing training to ensure they provide the highest quality of care and education.

We require children and staff to follow California state immunization guidelines to maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.

Children with fever must remain home until symptom-free for 24 hours. We follow updated CDC and Alameda Department of Public Health guidelines for COVID-19 and other contagious illness safety.

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Yes! We keep parents connected with daily reports and photos through our secure parent app, Brightwheel.

Our preschool opens early at 7:30 am and closes in the evening to support working families at 5:30 pm.

Tuition is billed weekly or monthly. Payments can be made online via credit, debit, or ACH. We accept subsidy payment options such as 4Cs or Bananas.

Yes, tuition is required to hold your child’s space during vacation. This ensures consistent staffing and availability for your family when you return.

Yes, we offer flexible full-time, part-time, and drop-in childcare options designed to fit the needs of our Oakland families.

We observe major U.S. holidays. A yearly closure calendar is provided to families in advance.

We use positive guidance techniques that encourage cooperation, respect, and problem-solving. Our goal is to support children’s social-emotional growth in a nurturing way.

We believe that discipline is about teaching — not punishing. We guide behavior through: 

a) Positive reinforcement 

b) Modeling appropriate behavior 

c) Natural and logical consequences 

d) Respect for the child and their developmental stage 

e) Clear, consistent boundaries and expectations

a) Grace & Courtesy

b) Modeling: Demonstrating respectful, considerate, and calm behavior 

c) PDAs: Positive Descriptive Acknowledgement (our go-to)

d) Redirection: Guiding children toward appropriate choices 

e) Offering choices: Giving children safe, limited options to encourage autonomy

f) “Espacio”Corner: Inviting children to take a break and regroup when overwhelmed 

g) Problem-solving conversations: Helping children express feelings and resolve conflict

Our facility has secure entry, emergency drills, and trained staff in CPR and first aid. We follow all California childcare safety regulations.

Yes, we encourage parents to schedule visits and stay connected with their child’s experience. We maintain an open-door policy while prioritizing safety.

Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Families can schedule a tour, complete the enrollment packet, and submit their annual materials fee to reserve a spot.

• All staff are required to be vaccinated.

• All children are required to be vaccinated.

• We follow CDC guidelines for travel and outbreak procedures.

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