Franklin Preschool

Maura Blanco, School Admin Assistant II
1460 Eighth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
510-644-6339
Email: maurablanco@berkeley.net

Margo Wilson, School Admin Assistant II
1939 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
510-644-6358
Email: margowilson@berkeley.net

Hopkins Early Childhood

Delia Lopez-Caloca, School Admin Assistant II
1810 Hopkins Street, Berkeley, CA 94702
510-644-8939
Email: delialopezcaloca@berkeley.net

King Child Development Center (TEMPORARILY CLOSED 24-25)

Margo Wilson, School Admin Assistant II
1939 Ward Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
510-644-6358
Email: margowilson@berkeley.net

Teacher Pam

Cristina Lopez- TK-1 Mild Moderate Case Manager/Teacher

Jun Janoc- 2-3 Mild Moderate Case Manager/Teacher

Irma Bonilla- 4-6 Mild Moderate Case Manager/Teacher

Kianga Roberson (Ms. Kiki)- Occupational Therapy

Dr. Anya Milani- Speech Language Pathologist

Amelia Avirett (Ms. Molly)- Bilingual School Psychologist

Colleen Cleary- Preschool Speech Services Hub

Maricar Larida- Vision Specialist / Braille

Teresa Show- Orientation and Mobility

Ravi Sharma- Physical Therapy

Coach Hien Clayton- Adapted PE

Our mission is to create a safe and nurturing environment where all children are supported in their development of academic excellence, emotional security, healthy living, and self-expression.

Goal and Objectives

• Our goal is to provide a high quality, comprehensive preschool educational program for all eligible children and their families.

• We are committed to providing an educational program and activities that facilitate a child’s individual learning styles in physical, cognitive, social and emotional development.

• We strive to have centers which provide a warm, safe, and nurturing environment for young children, so that they can develop a sense of trust and belonging.

• We work to provide an environment where teachers ensure children feel safe, and where children are encouraged to explore materials as well as relationships with peers and adults that help in developing their learning experiences in a racially integrated, linguistically diverse environment.

Teacher Karla

Teacher Graciella