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Recent daycare reviews in Alameda, CA

Dolphin Stars Childcare

5.0

They are so patient and very good with the kids! The program they offer and what they do at school is very detail oriented and my kids are learning so much! Dolphin Stars gives me peace of mind to know my kids are safe and in excellent care!

- Joyce L.

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.

Happy Child Family Daycare

5.0

This is a great group of teachers. Kind, loving, with good attention to detail. They keep a well cleaned home, and take the kids to the park a ton. Very happy having our 19 month old here.

- Benjamin M.

New Beginning Daycare

5.0

We have known the owner of this facilty for a very long time and have used this childcare faciltiy in the past. I love the interaction our child had with New Beginning Daycare. My child learned to be in a routine and their curriculum/program is very creative and age appropriate. I would recommend...

- Louise S

Potrero Space Preschool

5.0

We recently enrolled our two-year-old daughter at Potrero Space Preschool a month ago, and we couldn’t be happier with our decision. From day one, it has been a positive and enriching experience for both our daughter and our family. The Mandarin immersion program has been a great bonus. Our daughter...

- Care member

Daycares in Alameda, CA

SMALL SIZE BIG MIND - Santa Clara Ave

2001 Santa Clara Ave, ALAMEDA, CA

Starting at $475/mo


5.0

(3)

Dolphin Stars Childcare is your trusted destination for exceptional early education and care in San Francisco, CA. We specialize in Infant Care, Toddler care, and Preschool programs, providing a nurturing environment where children thrive. As a premier Mandarine Immersion Play Based school in San...
5.0
"Dolphin Stars Daycare is very good! We love it! "

Erika L.


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 entered our daughter in Patty's Family Daycare 8 months ago when she was 7 months old, and we couldn't be happier with the care and attention our daughter receives. We knew it was the daycare for us when we first visited and all of the staff was so focused on...

Marc G.


Happy Child Family Daycare

Happy Child Family Daycare

730 Paris Street, San Francisco, CA

5.0

(4)

Happy Child Family Daycare is a licensed and insured, bilingual childcare provider in San Francisco. We offer early childcare programs for 3 months to 3 years old children. We teach Mandarin and English. Children are encouraged to learn from a variety of play activities, dance and music classes, and...
5.0
"This is a great group of teachers. Kind, loving, with good attention to detail. They keep a well cleaned home, and take the kids to the park a ton. Very happy having our 19 month old here."

Benjamin M.


New Beginning Daycare

New Beginning Daycare

14326 Cypress St, San Leandro, CA

5.0

(3)

New Beginning Daycare is offering exceptional childcare services to families with children under 5 years of age. We offer a preschool curriculum that is bilingual (Spanish) for those over two years of age. We also offer flexible schedules, home cooked meals, sibling discounts, and many more. Please...
5.0
"This facility is amazing. Is small, cozy, welcoming, and very clean. Our daughter looks forward to coming to daycare every day. Staff is experienced and genuine. It is easy to communicate about your childs day. No screen policy. Good food. Very flexible with...

Alley W


Potrero Space Preschool

Potrero Space Preschool

824 Carolina St, SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Starting at $2700/mo

5.0

(4)

Mandarin immersion project-based curriculum preschool in Potrero Hill. We offer full-time and part-time options and meals are included. Potty training is not required. We have a large on-site outdoor play space.
5.0
"Their space is large and clean, with plenty of light indoors. What they like most is that they have a big playground in their backyard."

Care member


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 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...

Jessica C


Neri's Family Daycare

Neri's Family Daycare

3430 Elmwood Ave, OAKLAND, CA

Starting at $1500/mo

5.0

(2)

5.0
" I wanted to give her an excellent rating. She's super compassionate, she's gentle, and so kind to our daughters. They've truly flourished under her care. "

Christina P.


iBlossom Daycare

iBlossom Daycare

1126 Munich Street, San Francisco, CA

5.0

(1)

iBlossom Daycare is a family owned daycare. We provide a safe, clean and healthy environment for children between 3 months and 5 years old.
5.0
"An exceptionally clean and loving environment. My son absolutely loves going here every day, and I never worry about him. Yasuko, Coco, and Grandma are so loving and caring. Grandma cooks homemade, fresh meals for the kids. I'm so happy we found this place. It...

Amanda R


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.


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
"So grateful for the quality care!"

Care member


BubblyTots Learning Center

BubblyTots Learning Center

963 Manor Blvd, San Leandro, CA

5.0

(4)

Bubbly Tots Learning Center in San Leandro, CA serves ages 18 months to 6 years. Our goal is to provide a safe, fun and educational environment. Our Preschool is an academics based center and focuses on providing children with an age-appropriate curriculum. Our Preschool building is fully...
5.0
"Ace Tots Preschool is a wonderful place for your child to learn and grow. I am so grateful that my daughter is getting the help and attention she needs at Ace Tots Preschool."

Angelu N


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.


My Happy Place

My Happy Place

928 Persia Ave, San Francisco, CA

5.0

(4)

5.0
"We were extremely fortunate to have had MHP's owner (Eugenia) care for our oldest child (now 4.5 years old) for two years as part of a nanny share agreement prior to her opening her wonderful in-home daycare. Eugenia is incredibly caring, capable, flexible,...

Andy P


Kemel's Little Stars

Kemel's Little Stars

771 26 Avenue, San Francisco, CA

5.0

(4)

We are provide high quality child care and music and dance classes. Our teachers and assistants are very well educated and have many years' experience to work with children. All facility is clean and safe. Backyard looking fancy and quiet. The location of our facility is close to Golden Gate park...
5.0
"Great daycare. My kids love going there. Clean and spacious. Homemade food."

LP


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.


Caterpillar Kids Daycare

Caterpillar Kids Daycare

906 Channing Way C, Berkeley, CA

5.0

(1)

Caterpillar Daycare Monday through Friday 3 months to 5 years * CPR, First Aid & Preventative Health
5.0
"My son (15m) is lucky enough to go to CKD. I cannot say enough good things about them. They are so warm and loving. My son eats wonderful meals and gets plenty of time outside. This is my first child and I was very nervous to put him in daycare, but I feel like I...

Care member


La French Teach

La French Teach

Mississippi Street, San Francisco, CA

5.0

(1)

La French Teach provides a safe and personalized learning environment in small groups. It encourages social interaction to promote independence, social skills, and foster self-confidence. Your little one will learn through diverse engaging activities such as art, yoga, music, cooking and more. The...
5.0
"My child has greatly benefitted from Anne-Laure and La French Teach. It's a place she loves to go and has learned many skills in the year she has attended. We couldn't be happier with her care."

Brigitte C


Little Dinos Family Childcare

Little Dinos Family Childcare

600 Niagara Ave, San Francisco, CA

5.0

(1)

My name is Nguyet Torres. I am an Associate Teacher in Early Childhood Education. We are a small family owned and operated daycare. A flexible schedule and convenience location. A clean and safe environment. We provide balanced, healthy meals. Opening from birth to 4 years old. Nurturing...
5.0
"We would highly recommend Little Dinos! Our almost 2yo daughter has been enrolled for about six months. At first we were a bit apprehensive about daycare (pandemic, first time parents, etc.) but Nguyet was so professional, careful, and warm. Nguyet takes the COVID...

Suki C


Kids Konnect Preschool

Kids Konnect Preschool

1600 Bancroft Ave, San Leandro, CA

5.0

(3)

We offer children age 4 months to 5 years a stimulating environment to learn and develop through a play-based curriculum at our infant center and preschool in San Leandro. We're open every weekday from 7am - 6pm and with various tuition options, we will be able to help build a care plan ensuring...
5.0
"We were one of the first to join Kids Konnect when they opened up in San Leandro. We're so glad they did! Teachers are lovely and my kid now loves going to preschool!"

Emma


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Ratings for Alameda, CA daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Daycares in Alameda, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 60 listed daycares.