Small Size Big Mind
Small Size Big Mind – Bridgeview Isle Campus, 3300 Bridgeview Isle, Alameda, CA 94501
About
Small Size Big Mind offers year-round infant care and preschool. The program enhances the learning environment with many curriculums, programs, classroom materials, and other essential resources. On average, it hosts about 60 students a day plus 11 staff members.
• Ages: 0–6 years old
• Schedule: Full-day options with infant and 0–2-year programs generally running between 7:30am–5:30pm and preschool programs generally running between 7:00am–6:00pm, depending on campus
• Price: Monthly tuition rates (effective Sept 2024) range from $1,275 to $2,215, with options for 1–5 days per week depending on age group and campus
Small Size Big Mind states that it educates the heart as well as the mind, drawing on the latest research in social and emotional learning, and that it cultivates skills and competencies that distinguish each child and promote development. It also states that it inspires a lifelong love of learning, flexibility, and hands-on creativity crucial for 21st century learners. The staff is described as highly dedicated individuals who bring years of experience and knowledge to teach and guide each child at Small Size Big Mind.
The owners are Laurence Cauchie-Chop and Malyka Chop. The director at the Bridgeview Isle Campus is Yvonne, and the director at the Pan Am Way and Santa Clara Ave campuses is Malyka Chop. Administration for all listed campuses is handled by Becky. Licensing numbers include Bridgeview Preschool LIC# 013418967, Bridgeview Infant LIC# 013418968, Pan Am Preschool LIC# 013423060, Pan Am Infant LIC# 013423131, Santa Clara Preschool LIC# 013423106, and Santa Clara Infant LIC# 013423122.
Small Size Big Mind describes itself as a neighborhood community school with a thriving and vibrant community of children, parents, and staff. It is seeking support from Alameda residents, the Planning Board, and City Council to approve a plan to transform a former church and preschool at 3100 Central Ave. into a preschool and afterschool program. The 3100 Central Ave. site is currently approved and recently used for religious assemblies of up to 125 people at one time, and the proposed use is for preschool and after care with a maximum of 50 children. The 3100 Central Ave. location is described as walkable from Otis and Edison elementary schools and close to Lincoln Park.
Last updated April 1, 2026.
• Ages: 0–6 years old
• Schedule: Full-day options with infant and 0–2-year programs generally running between 7:30am–5:30pm and preschool programs generally running between 7:00am–6:00pm, depending on campus
• Price: Monthly tuition rates (effective Sept 2024) range from $1,275 to $2,215, with options for 1–5 days per week depending on age group and campus
Small Size Big Mind states that it educates the heart as well as the mind, drawing on the latest research in social and emotional learning, and that it cultivates skills and competencies that distinguish each child and promote development. It also states that it inspires a lifelong love of learning, flexibility, and hands-on creativity crucial for 21st century learners. The staff is described as highly dedicated individuals who bring years of experience and knowledge to teach and guide each child at Small Size Big Mind.
The owners are Laurence Cauchie-Chop and Malyka Chop. The director at the Bridgeview Isle Campus is Yvonne, and the director at the Pan Am Way and Santa Clara Ave campuses is Malyka Chop. Administration for all listed campuses is handled by Becky. Licensing numbers include Bridgeview Preschool LIC# 013418967, Bridgeview Infant LIC# 013418968, Pan Am Preschool LIC# 013423060, Pan Am Infant LIC# 013423131, Santa Clara Preschool LIC# 013423106, and Santa Clara Infant LIC# 013423122.
Small Size Big Mind describes itself as a neighborhood community school with a thriving and vibrant community of children, parents, and staff. It is seeking support from Alameda residents, the Planning Board, and City Council to approve a plan to transform a former church and preschool at 3100 Central Ave. into a preschool and afterschool program. The 3100 Central Ave. site is currently approved and recently used for religious assemblies of up to 125 people at one time, and the proposed use is for preschool and after care with a maximum of 50 children. The 3100 Central Ave. location is described as walkable from Otis and Edison elementary schools and close to Lincoln Park.
Last updated April 1, 2026.
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