L’Academy Kensington/Berkeley

L’Academy Kensington-Berkeley offers Spanish and Mandarin immersion with English readiness. Its curriculum blends Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and play-based learning, and it includes Kung Fu enrichment, music and performing arts enrichment, healthy meals and snacks every day, and daily photos and updates through a parent app. The program also has a low student-teacher ratio, full-time year-round care starting at 5 months old, and part-time options only in the young preschool program for children 2 and older, depending on classroom availability.

Programs

• Infant care — 5 months to 2 years
• Toddler program — 2 to 3 years
• Preschool program — 3 to 5 years
• Pre-K / TK program — 4 to 6 years

At a glance

• Ages: 0–6 years old
• General schedule: Year-round, full-time care; fewer than 20 school closure days per year.
• Facility hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm

About the provider

L’Academy Kensington-Berkeley states a mission to help children build confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of language and learning. It operates Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm and offers year-round, full-time care with fewer than 20 school closure days per year.

Spanish and Mandarin immersion with English readiness; curriculum blends Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and play-based learning; Kung Fu enrichment class; music/performing arts enrichment; healthy meals and snacks provided daily; daily photos and updates through parent app; potty training not required; low student-teacher ratio; full-time, year-round care starts at 5 months old; part-time options only available in young preschool program (2+) and dependent on classroom availability.

What families say

“There is a great balance of learning and play, and the kids spend plenty of time outside in the school’s impressive outdoor space. Family events, language immersion, limited closures and healthy meals/snacks are icing on the cake – I highly recommend this school.” — Samantha - Kensington/Berkeley, CA

“The Mandarin language program has been a standout part of our experience. It’s thoughtfully integrated into the daily curriculum, and it’s been amazing to see how much our daughter has picked up through songs, stories, and conversation. Every teacher we’ve encountered has gone above and beyond to create a loving, engaging, and safe environment for the kids.” — Amy - Kensington/Berkeley, CA

“Love the team, location, updates via the app, and language immersion. My son has learned so much there, and I’m so grateful that he has a safe, stimulating, and fun place to go everyday! As a bonus, we’ve also established a wonderful community with some of the families there.” — Jenny - Kensington/Berkeley, CA

Last updated November 8, 2026.