We have been serving children and families for over 20 years. Our goal is simple: to partnership in raising confident and joyful learners. We believe that this happens most successfully when there is collaboration between parents, teachers, and the larger community. It is why we honor each family as unique and valuable members of the APS family. It is why we are committed to seeking solutions collectively as a community. It is why we attach such importance to parents’ input, and respect and encourage open communication between parents and educators.

is to provide the highest quality early childhood education for the children in our care in a safe, loving, respectful enviroment so children can freely explore their world. We are committed to a diverse population, ethnically and economically. At APS we do everything we can to represent the colorfulness of Berkeley and we are committed to our community reflecting that beauty. We are committed to the professional growth of our teachers, teachers in the community, and students of early childhood education. Our mission is to continue to grow and evolve as the field of early childhood educations evolves. We are committed to the growth and development of our school as a place of research, as a community of learners and as developing future global citizens.