Now Enrolling for Fall 2026.
Our Island Preschool is now licensed and ready for enrollment. We're a small, play-based preschool in Alameda serving children 2.5 through entry to first grade. Classes start Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
We're waiving fees for our founding families!
The families who enroll with us now, before our doors officially open, are helping build something from the ground up. As a thank you, we're waiving:
- The $200 deposit
- The $100 registration fee
-Applications are always free!
This offer is for our first enrolled families only, through August 15. Reach out today to reserve your child's spot.
Welcome to
Our Island!
I'm Maria Chew, founder and director. I am a proud Early Childhood Educator. A quality preschool is a magical gift and privilege to provide to our youngest students. I love working with children and families and I love our island.
We believe children learn best through play, and connection. Families thrive when they have support for their parenting and experienced professionals to lean on.
Program Details
Ages
Our students are between the ages of 2.5 and the start of first grade. We accept children who wear pull-ups, but are not able to accept children who are still in diapers.
Tuition and Fees
Choose the schedule that fits your family. Rates are per child, per month for our core 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. day.:
2 - Days - Tuesday/Thursday $600
3 Days - Monday/Wednesday/Friday $800 per month
5 Days Monday - Friday $1,200
Extra Hour - Noon - 1pm - $15 per day
Sibling Discount: 10% off tuition for a second concurrently enrolled child.
The Basics
Our first day of school is August 19th, then we will follow the AUSD calendar.
We are starting as a morning only program and hope to expand as we go.
Our ratio will be 1 adult to 7.5 children. We will have up to 15 students at a time
Location
We are located at 1910 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, cross street Chestnut. We have a very sweet space that was a preschool previously. Children enjoy a large playground and sweet classroom space.
Come See!
We have been hosting a free Island Summer Stay and Play Program. Join us any Monday through Friday between 9am and noon. Your child can play while you discover more about our program.
Founding Family Discount
Families who enroll with us now, before our doors officially open will get our Founding Family Discount!
For our first families we will waive the $200 deposit and our $100 registration fee. Applications are always free.
This offer stands through August 15 or when we reach full enrollment, which ever comes first. Reach out today to reserve your child's spot.