Tinker Preschool

Tinker Preschool offers a Reggio-Emilia inspired progressive early childhood program that includes daily outdoor nature learning and an emergent curriculum with a strong emphasis in S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) education. The program includes a Hybrid Forest program, a Mandarin Immersion program, and an English and Mandarin Dual Language program, and it values children as strong, capable, and resilient thinkers.

• Ages: 12 months–5.9 years old
• Schedule: Open 8:00am–5:30pm; full-time and part-time programs available

Tinker Preschool’s mission is for its Tinkerlings to become confident, lifelong learners who value process over product, connect with the natural environment, are socially-emotionally resilient, think critically and creatively through S.T.E.A.M. education, and use teamwork to make new meanings of the world around them. The program is led by a team of experienced educators who are passionate about building on the individual interests of children in the classroom and beyond. Tinker Preschool states that it believes every child is capable of learning and growing and that it is committed to providing a supportive and stimulating learning environment. The program values building strong relationships with children and their families and works collaboratively to create a community that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusivity. Regular parent-teacher meetings, workshops, and events are offered, and Tinker families receive guidance when applying to Bay Area schools, including recommendations and evaluations, assistance with the application process, and liaison support with admissions directors.

Last updated June 6, 2026.