Swings & Wings

Swings & Wings offers Little Butterflies Preschool, a sensory play-based licensed preschool. The program includes swings, a climbing structure with slide, sensory manipulatives, a quiet calming room, a big bounce house, imaginative areas, art, puzzles, playdough, a play kitchen, a Lego table, and a train table. It also offers play sessions, birthday parties, camps, Colorful Caterpillars OT services by appointment, and three-hour Date Night drop offs.

Programs

• Little Butterflies Preschool — Children aged 2.5 through 5; children must be potty-trained and at least 2.5 years old by December 1st of the enrollment year · Weekdays 7:30AM - 5:30PM · $715–$1,787.50 per month · Sensory play-based licensed preschool; year-round program; full-day and half-day options; class sizes limited to 15 children

At a glance

• Ages: 2–5 years old
• Price range: $715–$1,787.50 per month
• Current session: 2026 - 2027 school year (Aug 10–Jul 23, 2027)
• General schedule: Little Butterflies operates a year-round preschool program, aligned generally with the AUSD calendar.

About the provider

Swings & Wings says its mission is to foster learning through sensory-based exploratory play. It also states that it strongly believes in the power of community.

• Play — Neuro-affirming sensory-based space with swings, jump, climb, run, imaginative areas, art, puzzles and a big bounce house
• Parties — Birthday party hosting in the colorful, fun-filled space
• Camps
• Colorful Caterpillars OT services — By appointment only · Occupational Therapy interventions
• Date Night drop offs — Three-hour drop off; bookings close at approximately 12:00pm on the day of the Date Night; Regional Center members get a free date night every month

What families say

“Swings and Wings has meant so much to us. It is a place to safely get out those wiggles, a diverse and inclusive community, and our home away from home. Swings and Wings is so much more than play, it is intentional and engaging space crafted with both expertise and love.” — Robynne

“I love spending time at Swings & Wings — the place is very cheerful, organized and clean! I love that it’s an independent play place that’s owned and operated by an Alameda family.” — Kelley

“The staff really could not have been more helpful and kind - I came in for a party with an "overwhelmed parent" face and they offered the perfect level of guidance and direction. I was so grateful.” — Courtney

Last updated September 16, 2026.