Via Nova Children’s School is a bilingual Spanish–English preschool in Berkeley serving children from about 18 months through early elementary ages. The program operates full time, year‑round, with an emphasis on play-based, project‑oriented learning inspired by the Reggio Emilia and Project Approaches.
Via Nova Children’s School provides full‑time, year‑round early childhood care and education for children roughly 18 months to 6 years old. The school organizes children into small classes and states a commitment to child‑directed play, cooperative projects, and documentation of learning.
The curriculum integrates Spanish naturally through songs, games and routines and is influenced by the Reggio Emilia and Project Approaches. Teaching emphasizes inquiry, child‑initiated projects, documentation of children’s work, and positive child/adult interactions that support social and emotional development.
Teachers are described as qualified early childhood educators and native Spanish speakers. The school encourages parent involvement through volunteering and community events and provides written materials such as a parent handbook and sample daily schedules for families.
Daily activities include arrival and free play, circle time, small group projects, lunch and nap, afternoon snacks, Spanish circle time, and outside play.
Daily schedule features arrival and outdoor play, circle time, small‑group projects, lunch and nap, and afternoon activities including Spanish circle time.
Daily routines include arrival, snack, outside play, circle time, lunch, nap, and afternoon activities and free play.
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