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Recent daycare reviews in Berkeley, CA

Patty's Family Daycare and Preschool

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 caring for the children and making...

- Marc G.

STEP ONE SCHOOL

5.0

The teachers and staff are amazing. They care very much about the children. It's a special place and special environment!

- Anne P.

Caterpillar Kids Daycare

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 struck gold.

- Care member

Woolly Mammoth Childcare

5.0

Both our kids went to Woolly, younger one is still at Woolly. My son, age 4 then, refused to be picked up by us at mid day on his first day at Woolly, he wanted to stay there the whole day. My daughter, aged 1.5 then, "ran" in without even saying bye on her 5th day. Woolly is full of love and...

- Care member

ROSEMARIE'S MOTIVATIONAL PRESCHOOL

5.0

theyve been very accomadating i have select times with my child and they allow me to balance that they do alot of learning activites which has expanded his learning

- Casey Y.

Daycares in Berkeley, CA

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.


STEP ONE SCHOOL

STEP ONE SCHOOL

499 SPRUCE STREET, BERKELEY, CA

Starting at $1600/mo

5.0

(1)

Established in 1981, we've spent the last 40 years creating a truly diverse environment where all children feel safe and are loved. We hire and retain amazingly talented, educated and inspired teaching staff and have over a 1/3 of an acre of outdoor space (including organic gardens and water...
5.0
"The teachers and staff are amazing. They care very much about the children. It's a special place and special environment! "

Anne P.


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


🌟 **Discover the Joy of Learning at Building Kidz School!** 🌟We invite you to experience firsthand how we nurture young minds through our unique "whole child" philosophy. Discover the joy of learning at Building Kidz School! At Building Kidz School, we’re dedicated to fostering creativity and...

Lifelong Learners Daycare

Lifelong Learners Daycare

Grant Street, Berkeley, CA

Program offering structured curriculum with Spanish immersion. Program encourages children to learn through imagination, curiosity activating potential, and positive social interaction. Age-appropriate activities are scheduled with flexibility to respond to needs of each child and increase...

Petites Merveilles

Petites Merveilles

2325 Roosevelt Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Francophone Montessori in-home daycare in Central Berkeley for ages 2-5. We have a beautiful indoor space and a large fenced-off backyard with fruit trees and chickens.

Integem STEM, Art & Design Camp

Integem STEM, Art & Design Camp

1781 Rose St, Berkeley, CA

Camp Integem(camp.integem.com) is #1 AR camp for kids and teens (ages 5-18). Take summer camp... and make it magic. Camp Integem is a unique experience for K-12 students who love STEM, Art, Coding, AI, Design, Fashion, Animation, or Gaming to turn your imagination into cutting-edging designs....

Fox & Bear DayCare

Fox & Bear DayCare

1129 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Full time Italian language immersion, art projects, gymnastic classes, library programs, park play time, seasonal healthy meals and a lot of fun at home.

Nia House Learning Center

Nia House Learning Center

2234 9th St, Berkeley, CA

Nia House is inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. Maria Montessori. Nia is a Swahili word, meaning purpose. The purpose of our "house" (a reference to Dr. Montessori's "Children's House") is to provide a program that meets the needs of all children. We believe that given a properly prepared...

Angel Academy

Angel Academy

2215 Marin Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Angel Academy was founded by me, Halimah Harden. I'm an an educator, speaker, and storyteller. I'm a graduate of Florida s honor liberal arts college, the New College of Florida. From Waldorf education and the Reggio Emilia Approach to mindfulness in education, my pedagogical studies are vast....

Berkeley Duck's Nest

Berkeley Duck's Nest

1411 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA

Duck's Nest began at our Berkeley location in 1984. A hidden oasis, with three houses, bright classrooms, lush gardens, a chicken coop, outdoor art area, a castle and colorful shipwrecked boat play structure, sand boxes, swings and a bike yard. The five cozy classrooms have built-in lofts, art and...

Woolly Mammoth Childcare & Preschool is a full-year, full-time childcare center providing care to infants and preschoolers up to five years of age from 8:00am to 5:30 pm. Founded in 1987, they provide high quality care for children in a loving and stimulating environment.
5.0
"Both our kids went to Woolly, younger one is still at Woolly. My son, age 4 then, refused to be picked up by us at mid day on his first day at Woolly, he wanted to stay there the whole day. My daughter, aged 1.5 then, "ran" in without even saying bye on her 5th...

Care member


ROSEMARIE'S MOTIVATIONAL PRESCHOOL

1141 BANCROFT WAY, BERKELEY, CA

5.0

(1)

5.0
"theyve been very accomadating i have select times with my child and they allow me to balance that they do alot of learning activites which has expanded his learning "

Casey Y.


Golden Gate Learning Center

Golden Gate Learning Center

1450 SIXTH ST, BERKELEY, CA

Please reach out to Director@goldengatepreschool.com or 5105254841. visit our school website: https://goldengatepreschool.com

National Society for the Gifted and Talented (NSGT)

National Society for the Gifted and Talented (NSGT)

At University Prep at UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

University of California, Berkeley is the leading public university in the country. Berkeley's reputation for academic excellence, combined with its beautiful campus and Northern California location, offer an exciting educational experience. The roots of the University of California go back to the...

Walden Under the Stars

Walden Under the Stars

1521 Hawthorne Terrace, Berkeley, CA


Dolma Day Care

1700 7th Street, Berkeley, CA

Dear parents, Hello Dolma Day Care is now providing after hours care. Starting June 12, 2024. Here are the prices and hours: Below 2: M-F: 6-10pm $50/evening Sa/Sun: 8-6pm $70 daily Sat/Sun: 6-10pm $50/evening Above 2 years: M-F: 6-10pm $40/evening Sa/Sun: 8-6pm $60 daily Sat/Sun: 6-10pm...

Monkey Business Camp

2880a Sacramento St, Berkeley, CA

Monkey Business Camp in Berkeley, CA nurtures the individuality and creativity of the kids in a magical and loving environment. They build a fun-loving, powerful, and peaceful community to meet the interests and needs of the campers. They offer spontaneous and structured activities in a holistic...

Size Small Toddler School

1066 Cragmont Ave, Berkeley, CA

Our school has been in the Berkeley community for many years offering quality care for children 18 months-3 yrs old. Through creative play we put an emphasis on social and emotional development. We are a play based program with lots of age appropriate toys and activities that keep us busy daily....

Bay Area Hispano Institute for Advancement

1000 Camelia St, Berkeley, CA

Bay Area Hispano Institute for Advancement, located in Berkeley, California, is an extended day care facility that offers various after-school programs for school-age children. The company admits children ages 5 to 10 years old, kindergarten up to 4th-grade students. The company is state-licensed to...

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Ratings for Berkeley, CA daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.3 / 5

Daycares in Berkeley, CA are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed daycares.