Two Pines Forest School

Two Pines Forest School, 2501 Grizzly Peak Boulevard, Berkeley, CA 94563

Location of Two Pines Forest School campTwo Pines Forest School, 2501 Grizzly Peak Boulevard, Berkeley, CA 94563

About

Two Pines Forest School serves children ages 2 to 6 years old. The school year begins in September and continues through late May, and families can choose a two-day or four-day weekly schedule from Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 1 PM; after care is available until 4 PM for $14 per hour.

Programs

  • Two Pines Forest School — 2-6 years old · Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 1 PM · Yearly program; families can choose a two-day or four-day weekly schedule. After care is available until 4 PM for $14 per hour.

At a glance

  • Ages: 2–6 years old
  • General schedule: The school year begins in September and continues through late May.

About the provider

Behnaz Khaleghi and Baharak Khaleghi are the co-founders, forest school practitioners, and teachers. They have worked with young children for nearly a decade since moving to the United States in 2015. They believe in the power of nature, unstructured childhood filled with joy, free play, and intrinsic curiosities to build character and foster creativity and imagination. Behnaz Khaleghi holds a B.Sc in Physics with a minor in Cognitive Science, a Master of Fine Art, Early Childhood Education Certification, Forest School Certificated Teacher, Certified SEL Facilitator, Certified Yoga Teacher, Wilderness First Aid Certified, and CPR/AED and First Aid. Baharak Khaleghi holds a B.Sc in Painting, a Master of Fine Art, Early Childhood Education Certification, Forest School Certificated Teacher, Certified SEL Facilitator, Wilderness First Aid Certified, and CPR/AED and First Aid.

The class is outside every day no matter the weather except in extreme conditions, when the program moves to indoor spaces. Extreme weather includes storms, heavy rainfall, and unhealthy air or smoke days. The program is licensing exempt by the state and follows applicable CCLD regulations.

What families say

“Two Pines is such a gem!! We have been blown away by the high quality of every day for our daughter at school here. The teachers are a very special combination of deep thinkers on educational principles and incredibly warm human beings. We feel so so lucky that our daughter is in such a loving environment where her development is so carefully considered.” — Alana Mehmandoust, Mother of Ayla, 2 years old

Last updated September 15, 2026.

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