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Recent daycare reviews in Oakland, CA

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

Square.Care Oakland

5.0

SquareCare is a phenomenal daycare program. As a mom of two, I've done a lot of research across different programs and childcare providers, and can confidently say the caliber of the caregivers at SquareCare is the best. My husband and I learned so much from Mitzy about how to inspire confidence in...

- Andreea A.

Soana Lauti Daycare

5.0

Soana and her family are simply the best! My baby girl started at Soana's when she was 1 year old and only left because we moved out of the area when she was almost 2.5 years old. She loved Soana's! She would get so excited in the car ride there, jump out of my arms to her when we arrived and then...

- Jessica C

Diamond Little People Academy, Llc

5.0

The caregivers at DLPA are always happy to see my child when she arrives. They are loving, artistic, organized, fun and silly. I'm constantly impressed with their dedication to providing exceptional care and educational opportunities for the children.

- Marisa M

Child's Play Wonderschool Llc

5.0

We were so happy and grateful that our daughter experienced Child's Play School for daycare services. We noticed our 18 month old daughter naturally demonstrated curiosity, creativity, and playfulness and Child's Play School was a natural fit. Their curriculum was exactly the type of engagement our...

- Care member

Daycares in Oakland, CA

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
"Wonderful facility with caring teachers. My daughter attended from 8 month to 2.5 years old. We had a positive experience. The teachers were very communicative and nurturing. Highly recommend for young children."

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Square.Care Oakland

Square.Care Oakland

2129 8th Ave, OAKLAND, CA

Starting at $2300/mo

5.0

(2)

Square.Care Oakland is a Bilingual (English Spanish) play-based child care that focuses on educating children through exploration of the environment using natural developmentally appropriate materials. All materials are disinfected, clean, and safe. Our curriculum focuses on language development,...
5.0
"SquareCare is a phenomenal daycare program. As a mom of two, I've done a lot of research across different programs and childcare providers, and can confidently say the caliber of the caregivers at SquareCare is the best. My husband and I learned so much from Mitzy...

Andreea A.


Soana Lauti Daycare

Soana Lauti Daycare

3735 Laguna Avenue, Oakland, CA

5.0

(3)

I have been a licensed daycare provider for over 10 yrs. I do offer a preschool curriculum in a small learning pod environment for ages 2-4 yrs old. This allows children to have a personal learning experience and plenty of 1 on 1 time with staff. We also do arts and crafts on some days, take walks...
5.0
"Soana and her family are wonderful, and we're so happy we found her for our little one! G started with Soana at four months and has been there for just over a year now. She is warm and nurturing, and it feels like she has welcomed our son as a part of her...

Jenn B


Diamond Little People Academy, Llc

Diamond Little People Academy, Llc

955 12th Street, Oakland, CA

5.0

(2)

Greetings! We are excited to announce our large family child care program, enrolling toddlers and preschool ages (www.diamondlittlepeople.com)! We have been honored to open a program, offering a new place for your child to experience a fun, safe, and inspirational environment! Children...
5.0
"We've bee with this day care for a few years now and I can't recommend them more highly! The two owners and operators are the epitome of professionalism and the way they care for, interact with, and inspire our young daughter is not only inspiring--it's a relief....

Guy M.


Child's Play Wonderschool Llc

Child's Play Wonderschool Llc

6157 Chelton Drive, Oakland, CA

4.0

(12)

At Child's Play Wonderschool LLC, we believe that children grow, learn, and thrive by exploring the world around them. It is our goal to provide an environment that engages children with developmentally-appropriate activities and materials. In our program, children will feel empowered to follow...
5.0
"Our son has been in Child's Play for over a year starting when he was 1, and we could not be happier. He absolutely loves being there so much he runs every morning to ring the doorbell then excitedly runs inside! He talks about how much he misses school on the...

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E.B. Rock Family Daycare And Preschool

E.B. Rock Family Daycare And Preschool

1220 103rd Ave, Oakland, CA

5.0

(5)

E.B. Rock Family Daycare and Preschool - our responsibility is to work in partnership with parents to provide a safe, affordable, and high quality in a nurturing environment. In doing so we support families and special needs of the child. Our goal is to strengthen the bridge between your work and...
5.0
"This place is great. I came across E.B. Rock daycare while driving to a friend's house. I was looking for a daycare for my son and thought I'd call. When I talked to the owner she put me at ease quickly. She invited me to come view her Daycare/Preschool and I...

Darwin O.


Neri's Family Daycare

Neri's Family Daycare

3430 Elmwood Ave, OAKLAND, CA

Starting at $1500/mo

5.0

(2)

5.0
"We had an amazing experience with them. They are loving and safe and caring providers and our son loved his time there. He learned a lot and is ready for preschool. He speaks Spanish and English and learned to be respectful. We never had any issues with concerns...

Natalie R.


Precious Gifts Childcare

Precious Gifts Childcare

5816 E. 16th St., Oakland, CA

As a family child care provider, my goal is to provide a safe and happy place for children where they can learn and grow physically, emotionally, intellectually, and socially at their own pace. I believe children learn through play, art and benefit from a structured yet flexible schedule. Activities...

Guava Care

Guava Care

916 Apgar St, Oakland, CA

Guava Care is a team of women supporting San Francisco Bay Area families. We provide non-medical services from pregnancy through the baby's first 4 years, specializing in prenatal education, birth coaching, newborn and infant care, pediatric sleep consulting, and early development support. We have...

Uptown Little Birds Micro School & Day Care

Uptown Little Birds Micro School & Day Care

500 William Street 123, Oakland, CA

Uptown Little Birds Micro School and Day Care provides a safe learning environment in a small, safe, warm family environment that promotes creative exploration of the world, education, health, nutrition, and safety along with individualized attention from experienced professionals. We are a small...

Montclair In-home Care

Montclair In-home Care

Fairlane Dr, Oakland, CA

Committed in-home Brazilian Nannies devoted to giving children warm and nurturing environments. Skilled in organizing and leading educational activities, monitoring behavior and preparing healthy meals to meet nutrition requirements. Playful, caring and hardworking with focus on promoting...

Pamela Jordan (iona's Lil Dreamers Daycare)

Pamela Jordan (iona's Lil Dreamers Daycare)

7800 Sanford Street, Oakland, CA

Evening Care Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 2:00 AM and Weekends from 6:00 AM through 2:00 AM.

Precious Pebbles Child Care

Precious Pebbles Child Care

6644 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, CA

Offering a safe and nurturing environment to infants and toddlers. Located in the Millsmont neighborhood of Oakland, CA. Now accepting infants and toddlers.

Keishna's Kiddie Corner

Keishna's Kiddie Corner

8220 Golf Links Rd, Oakland, CA

Keishna's Kiddie Corner 24/7 Childcare and Transportation Program offers a safe, nurturing environment where your child will get the attention and care that he or she deserves. We provide a home away from home and strive to make sure each child's individual needs are met. We provide childcare and...

Child Care University

Child Care University

1466 82nd Ave., Oakland, CA

Childcare University is a clean, bright, safe learning environment. Our first priority is to provide you peace of mind while you are away from your love ones. We believe children need more then just playing, so we do excellent job to build their confidence, and social skills while educating. CPR,...

Happy Hearts Early Learning Childcare

Happy Hearts Early Learning Childcare

2574 62nd Ave, Oakland, CA

Happy Hearts Early Learning Childcare is a small family daycare located in Oakland, CA. It is licensed by the state of California and was established in 2016. Happy Hearts E.L.C. is open 24/5 Standard Hours are 7:00am-6:00pm Extended Care is 6:00pm-Midnight Overnight Care is...

Sakura Daycare Early Preschool

Sakura Daycare Early Preschool

4445 Worden Way, Oakland, CA

Come and let your child play with us. This is a Japanese and Spanish, immersion day care .We are in a very safe and quiet neighborhood. Our place is very clean and bright . We have a nice back yard which has a lot of green and fruit trees. We have 4 to 3 teachers for 10 children(max is 12) at all...

Carabao Kids Family Child Care

Carabao Kids Family Child Care

4324 Brookdale Ave, Oakland, CA

Hi! My name is Connie Huang and I am the owner and provider for Carabao Kids. Est. in 2016, Carabao Kids is a home-based daycare that provides a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for families to thrive together. We are currently focusing on infant care. We strive to provide the best...

Oakland Montessori School

Oakland Montessori School

3625 Fruitvale, Oakland, CA

A safe and inviting Montessori environment for children, aged 2-6. We have experienced teachers, a spacious yard and classroom. We offer music, art, and gymnastics. A sweet and harmonious community for children.

Kelley Wehman

Kelley Wehman

823 21st St, Oakland, CA


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Ratings for Oakland, CA daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Daycares in Oakland, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 36 reviews of the 124 listed daycares.