Nurturing Young Minds with a Mother’s Love

Cultivating Growth Through Love and Education: Where Every Child is Valued and Nurtured.

Now Enrolling

Now enrolling for the 2024-2025 school year for toddlers, preschoolers, and aftercare for school-age students.

To book an in-person tour, please text our leadership team at (510) 697-0002. Click here to watch our personal video of one of our teachers leading circle time learning. Virtual video tour coming soon!

Our Commitment to Excellence and Community

At Academia de Mi Abuela (AMA), we are dedicated to serving Piedmont families with integrity and love.
We create a nurturing, home-like environment that celebrates multiculturalism and values every community. As a Spanish-English dual language and cultural immersion center, AMA provides affordable, high-quality childcare to address the Bay Area’s shortage, with a focus on serving underserved Oakland communities. We also focus on creating local jobs, offering professional development for staff, and mentoring youth in child development and job skills.

Every student at Academia de Mi Abuela is entitled to:

Learning in a safe and welcoming environment

Being treated with respect and kindness

Receiving guidance and support from caring, dedicated adults

We are proud to see our graduates thrive and seamlessly transition to esteemed institutions.

Academia de Mi Abuela is licensed and committed to providing high-quality, dual language, and culturally immersive education. Our dedication ensures that each child is prepared for future academic success and personal growth.

What Children Learn at Academia de Mi Abuela

At Academia de Mi Abuela, we focus on creating a nurturing and positive environment for our children. We do not teach through criticism, hostility, or ridicule. Instead, we emphasize:

Understanding through empathy

Confidence through encouragement
Appreciation through praise
Justice through fairness
Faith through security

Self-esteem through affirmation

By fostering acceptance and friendship, we help our children discover and cherish love in the world. Our aim is to develop well-rounded individuals who thrive in a supportive and loving atmosphere.

Top Three Best Preschools

Thank you, Oakland, for recognizing us as one of the Top Three Best Preschools for three consecutive years: 2019, 2020, and 2021.

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, our incredible team of educators has helped us rise and thrive together. Adelante!

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