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Recent daycare reviews in El Cerrito, CA

Children's Garden Montessori School

5.0

Our son is absolutely thriving at the garden school. Alaina & all of her wonderful stuff are so attentive & loving with the children. The classroom & garden play area are always tidy with great toys & activities for the kids. Our son particularly loves gymnastics with Bindi on Thursdays! We can’t...

- Care member

Oak Center Little People Academy

5.0

100% would recommend this place! I trust this team with my whole heart and soul. Both of our children have gone here and it is one of the most nurturing, diverse, and caring environments you'll ever experience. The teachers and staff are so kind, loving, fun, and I know my little ones were always...

- Care member

Grandma's House Family Daycare

5.0

Our daughter has been attending daycare with Valerie for about 6 months now, and she has learned so much during her time there. There are always new activities and fun learning exercises. Valerie also personalized care for our daughter based on her specific needs and home schedule. Valerie has been...

- Brooke S.

Patty's Family Daycare and Preschool

5.0

We absolutely LOVE Patty's daycare and could not be happier with the care our child receives from her and her employees! We started sending our child to Patty's for full-time care when he was 6 months old. We were quite anxious as he is our first child and did not know much about the daycare world...

- Jacob K.

PETER PAN PRESCHOOL

5.0

She is absolutely amazing! She cared for my son from the time he was 2 months old all the way up to Kindergarten. She is extremely proficient, professional and has great policy's and procedures. The kids take several field trips. She's very fair and very friendly. She can't be beat!!

- Angie D.

Daycares in El Cerrito, CA

Children's Garden Montessori School

Children's Garden Montessori School

2335 Tulare Ave, EL CERRITO, CA

Starting at $705/mo

5.0

(3)

Children’s Garden Montessori School is a small home-based Montessori and play-based preschool in El Cerrito for children 17 months – 5 years old. We believe in following the spirit of the child and honoring each child’s independence and unique learning style. Our director, Alaina Benner, has 35...
5.0
"My son started this summer! We are loving it. Alaina is very caring and it makes you feel like you are dropping your child off with a family member. You can tell it's her passion to work with kids. All of the caretakers are very observant and caring. The backyard...

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Oasis

Oasis

1621 Julian Dr., El Cerrito, CA

Hi, my name is O. I am a stay home mother offering the child care; part-time, date night out. I am Thai. My kids are half Thai-French. Our family has been traveling and moving into difference countries. My husband works in hospitality so that gave me a chance to help out in different kids club...

Doulas By The Bay

Doulas By The Bay

1201 Liberty St, El Cerrito, CA

DOULAS by the BAY is most trusted practice in the Bay Area. Our team of highly experienced doulas and baby specialists offers a full range of services that include labor & delivery assistance, postpartum, breastfeeding, sleep support and placenta encapsulation services and as well as Newborn care...

Gymboree Play & Music / El Cerrito Plaza

Gymboree Play & Music / El Cerrito Plaza

704 El Cerrito Plaza, El Cerrito, CA

Gymboree Play & Music has been fostering creativity and confidence in children ages birth-5 for over 41 years. Today there are several hundred locations in multiple countries, making us the global leader in early childhood development programs. Designed by experts, our age-appropriate activities...

Little Inti Daycare - Pre-school

Little Inti Daycare - Pre-school

711 Everett St, El Cerrito, CA

Our Home based daycare-preschool addresses each child individually. Our mission is to build confidence and love of learning, giving each child a solid foundation for a healthy and happy life. We are dedicated to helping each child discover their unique potential - academically, socially, and...

Mother's Pearls Daycare

Mother's Pearls Daycare

734 Balra Drive, El Cerrito, CA

My name is Phoebe W. We are a family owned child care service for ages 0-5 years old. Hours are Monday- Friday between 6:30am to 6pm Open year-round, closed Holidays. Affordable Prices! You may reach us at: 510-558-3346 or 510-367-7436 License number: 073407769 First aid,...

Cherry Blossom Toddler Care

Cherry Blossom Toddler Care

801 Arlington Blvd, El Cerrito, CA

Cherry Blossom Toddler Care will provide balanced Japanese and English two-way immersion childcare curriculum with a focus on cultural, social and physical development. Our mission is to develop a sustainable childcare program whose primary goal is to exceed every parent's expectations by providing...

Vision Tech Camps provides week long summer tech camps for kids & teens ages 7-17. We take great pride in creating hands-on and project-based computer camps that provide an outstanding summer educational opportunities for kids and teens to learn technology. Each week our summer camps focus on...

Loving Mama Care

5336 Barret Ave, El Cerrito, CA

I am a stay at home mother of a beautiful 15 month old girl. I am looking to take on another child to babysit part time. I have the perfect home and time to take care of another little one, and to give my time and care to. Ava and I would love another friend to come play and learn with us. We enjoy...

Keystone Montessori School

6639 Blake St, El Cerrito, CA

Keystone Montessori School is a preschool located in El Cerrito, CA that provides a stimulating environment for children ages eighteen months through Kindergarten based on the educational principles of Dr. Maria Montessori. Keystone's approach focuses on creativity, community, socialization,...

El Cerrito Preschool & Daycare Co Op

7200 Moeser Ln, El Cerrito, CA

El Cerrito Preschool & Daycare Co-op in El Cerrito, CA offers a supportive, happy, and safe environment that contributes to the whole child's development. They believe that the kids are unique individuals with different intellectual, physical, emotional, and social skills. They provide various...

Tatis Family Daycare

2011 Junction Ave, El Cerrito, CA

Tatis Family Daycare is a state-licensed child care center that serves children and families residing in El Cerrito, California. The company’s services are open to young children, infants to toddlers. The company focuses on play and small-group activities. Potty training is also available for...

West Contra Costa Unified School District

1422 Navellier St, El Cerrito, CA

West Contra Costa Unified School District located at 1422 Navellier Street, El Cerrito, California, offers childcare and learning services. The school opens from eight-thirty AM to four-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. They provide programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten...

PRIDE & JOY PRESCHOOL, INC.

1226 Liberty St, El Cerrito, CA

The Pride and Joy Preschool in El Cerrito, California offers childcare and education for two year old children through kindergarten. Their program provides activities that stimulate the children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth at their own pace. They also encourage the children to...

Oak Center Little People Academy

Oak Center Little People Academy

1324 Adeline St, OAKLAND, CA

Starting at $2600/mo

3.7

(3)

Welcome to Oak Center Little People Academy! 🌳 We are a 501(c)3 non-profit offering a play-based preschool program for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Our curriculum is all about sparking children's love for learning, not just teaching them. Every child, teacher, and parent is a treasured part...
5.0
"100% would recommend this place! I trust this team with my whole heart and soul. Both of our children have gone here and it is one of the most nurturing, diverse, and caring environments you'll ever experience. The teachers and staff are so kind, loving, fun, and I...

Care member


Grandma's House Family Daycare

Grandma's House Family Daycare

275 DUPERU DRIVE, Crockett, CA

5.0

(1)

Welcome to Grandma's House Family Childcare, we have a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) providing a place where all children can play, learn and grow in a nurturing environment. Our Mission Statement believes in educating children within safe and emotionally healthy surroundings to develop a strong,...
5.0
"Our daughter has been attending daycare with Valerie for about 6 months now, and she has learned so much during her time there. There are always new activities and fun learning exercises. Valerie also personalized care for our daughter based on her specific needs...

Brooke S.


Patty's Family Daycare and Preschool

Patty's Family Daycare and Preschool

2820 Mabel St, BERKELEY, CA

Starting at $2400/mo

5.0

(2)

Patty’s Family Daycare and Preschool. Goal is to ensure that each child feels nourished and well cared for children in different age-appropriate activities to stimulate their curiosity and developing minds, as well as developing their first gross motor skills. We love to make sure they are engaged...
5.0
"We absolutely LOVE Patty's daycare and could not be happier with the care our child receives from her and her employees! We started sending our child to Patty's for full-time care when he was 6 months old. We were quite anxious as he is our first child and did not...

Jacob K.


PETER PAN PRESCHOOL

PETER PAN PRESCHOOL

2100 MARNIER SQ DRIVE, ALAMEDA, CA

Starting at $1600/mo

5.0

(2)

To provide a nurturing environment where self-concepts are enhanced, independence encouraged, social skills acquired and individuality respected. To provide children with opportunities to gain competence in a variety of skills such as; art, science, music, movement, and language arts, through hands...
5.0
"She is absolutely amazing! She cared for my son from the time he was 2 months old all the way up to Kindergarten. She is extremely proficient, professional and has great policy's and procedures. The kids take several field trips. She's very fair and very friendly....

Angie D.


My Love Bug Family Childcare

My Love Bug Family Childcare

2820 Doidge Ave, Pinole, CA

5.0

(2)

My Love Bug Family Childcare, was created with the idea of helping home stay moms. As a mother I understand that running errands can be difficult when we have kids. I was reflected in that situation as a mother, and not having family around made it a little bit more difficult, so that's when I...
5.0
"My Love Bug is great! Gaby is so warm and friendly, and she offers a safe, wonderful place for my son (3 years) and daughter (<1 year) when I need drop-in care. I appreciate Gaby's responsive and sweet nature, and that she sends pics of the kids throughout the day....

Lindsay H.


Ardyce Childcare & Preschool

Ardyce Childcare & Preschool

Foothill Ave, RICHMOND, CA

Starting at $1785/mo

5.0

(3)

Ardyce Child Care & Preschool offers a safe, nurturing environment for children. We are inclusive and expose our children to kindergarten readiness curriculum.
5.0
"Our son started with Ms. Bryant when he was around 5 months old. We've now been with her over 2 years. Overall, very caring. Our son loves going to the daycare. We think she's awesome, always teaching the kids something. My son learns a lot in daycare and she is...

V I.


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