Our History
Nomura Preschool’s commitment to education and the development of the whole child dates back to its founding in 1964 by Mrs. Faith Nomura when she opened a small music preschool in Berkeley, California. Now located on the border of El Cerrito and Albany, the current campus features a cluster of houses that offers a comfortable, […]
Our Philosophy
Nomura Preschool’s educational philosophy is to respect and understand each child as an individual. Our school strives to address the comprehensive educational needs of the whole, multi-faceted child. At Nomura Preschool, the child is the focus, the teacher the facilitator. The academic, social, emotional, and physical development of each child is the basis for every […]
Our Classrooms
Nomura Preschool offers toddler, intermediate, and pre-kindergarten classes. Children are placed by age and readiness. Please click on the links to learn more about individual classrooms, including curriculum, schedules, and full descriptions.
Our Campus
The Nomura Preschool campus is a friendly, brightly colored and lovingly landscaped cluster of secure home-like buildings and an interior play yard which is not visible from the street. Its convenient location in the Richmond Annex is just two minutes from I-80 (Carlson Blvd exit) and I-580 (Bayview Ave exit) and offers ample drop-off parking. […]
Our Staff
Our diverse staff come from a variety of different backgrounds, but all share their love of children.
