Duck’s Nest has one of the best child to teacher ratios in the Bay Area. 

2 and 3 years old: 1 teacher for 4-5 children. 

4 and 5 years old:1 teacher for 6-7 children. 

Duck’s Nest does not require your child to be potty trained before entering the program. When the teachers or parents see signs of readiness or interest using the potty, we will work to reinforce and encourage toilet training here at school. Parents and teachers are working together with the child to make that transition.

Parents provide lunch. We have a no sweets policy and ask our parents to provide a balanced meal for their child each day. Although the bulk of a child’s nutrition is provided by you, Duck’s Nest will provide 1-3 snacks per day (depending on your child’s schedule). We provide a morning snack, a 3:30 snack, and a 5:00 snack during the day.

Every day we make it our priority to create a safe environment for your child. Duck’s Nest is proud to say that our entire staff has a Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification. We take the potential for Earthquakes in the Bay Area very seriously. Teachers hold monthly fire and earthquake drills so that your child will know what to do in an emergency situation. We practice a school wide evacuation drill twice a year as well. All of our schools are stocked with a 4 day supply of food and water as well as other emergency supplies. In case of a major earthquake, teachers and administration staff will stay at school with the children until everyone has been picked up (even if it takes several days…).

All of our locations have a Non-Profit Parent Association which you are automatically a member. The main goal is to build a strong community through social events and philanthropic work. You can also get involved in the classroom by driving on field-trips, going to class potlucks, sharing a story/or circle time for your child’s birthday, or staying informed with the current events at the school. From being part of the steering committee to volunteering some hours a couple of times a year at an event or in the classroom, your help is always welcome and needed!