Little Earth Seeds Preschool, El Sobrante

Little Earth Seeds Preschool is a “wholistic” learning environment for the emotional, physical, spiritual, social, and intellectual development of young children. Emphasizing the individual child’s interests and talents, we create a nurturing school community through collective exploration. Our unique curriculum is a hybrid approach to early education combining yoga, mindfulness, and gentle wisdom of ageless child development practices from the international diaspora. Founded by a Harvard-educated Bay Area native teacher, Little Earth Seeds’ pedagogy is supported by partnerships with the foremost innovators in early childhood education. Our name is in homage to author Octavia Butler’s storytelling power and possibility for healthy community. We learn in English and Spanish. Nestled in the picturesque hills of El Sobrante on four acres of nature reserve, Little Earth Seeds Preschool is a home away from home for our young learners. Situated close to I-80 and San Pablo Dam Road, we are a convenient commute for working families. Our spacious yard and nature area make our school a serene retreat from the bustle of urban life. Students enjoy ample outdoor free-play and exploration, and structured activities such as outdoor sports and gardening. The inside of our school offers ample dance, yoga and music space, a Waldorf-inspired classroom, and cozy nap area. Director Rachel Bolden-Kramer has over ten years of experience teaching yoga, mindfulness, and wellness to young people following an early career in public school mathematics and Spanish instruction. When she became a mother, she sought to create a community-learning environment that would nurture not only her daughter and peers, but parents as well. Our school integrates all aspects of family life and learning. Students are encouraged to express themselves creatively while exploring their hearts and minds through movement, stillness, and reflection. As a small school, we foster connections between individual, family, community, and world. Our school space hosts workshops for parents, and Rachel supports the full spectrum of family wellness as a doula, Certified Go Diaper Free Coach, and radical nutritionist. Our daily lunch is inspired by Ayurvedic and macrobiotic nutrition to support the energetic needs of growing young people. We welcome children on all education paths including those preparing for standard elementary school as well as home-schoolers. Lunch & Snacks Parents provide snacks or select from our options for healthy morning and afternoon snacks. We provide allergy-conscious healthy organic lunch daily. Our children learn simple meal preparation techniques! Potty Training Children who are not yet potty independent will be exposed to Go Diaper Free methodology for potty learning. We use the Go Diaper Free approach to support non-coercive potty training. Extra Activities & Care Our school community offers weekend workshops, play dates, and space for birthday parties for additional fees. Evening and weekend child care is available. Pets Our pets are a family of deer that live freely outside of our fenced yard. Our indoor pets are non-toxic plants that our students love to care for!