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Daycares in Oakland, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 76 reviews of the 137 listed daycares

Magnolia Little People Academy Family Daycare

My daughter loves going there! Its actually hard to get her out of there sometimes, she never wants to stop playing! It is clear that they...

- Meagan G.

Keishna's Kiddie Corner

She is an incredibly trustworthy and compassionate caregiver. Her daycare provides a safe, nurturing environment where both my son and...

- Care member

Oak Center Little People Academy

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...

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Daycare Centers Near Oakland

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Pride in Learning Montessori Lake Merritt

1330 LAKESHORE AVE OAKLAND, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Child care
Pride in Learning Montessori School offers loving and high-quality early childhood education in a beautiful setting close to Oakland's Lake Merritt. We accept children from 5 weeks to 6 years old for our infant, daycare, and preschool programs. Our seasoned staff of committed educators are all Montessori-certified and wholly...
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Magnolia Little People Academy Family Daycare

2915 Magnolia Street OAKLAND, CA

5.0(5)
starting at
$2200/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Where Little Hearts Grow Big 🌸 Magnolia Little People Academy is a boutique family daycare rooted in over 30 years of trusted community care and four generations of the Little People legacy. We offer more than childcare—we provide a loving, play-based learning experience where children feel safe, seen, and celebrated. ✨...

Meagan G. says "My daughter loves going there! Its actually hard to get her out of there sometimes, she never wants to stop playing! It is clear that they genuinely loves...

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Keishna's Kiddie Corner

8220 GOLF LINKS RD OAKLAND, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$1600/mo
Academic
Child care
Day Care
In-Home daycare
We are a 24/5 education-centered childcare and transportation service located near the Oakland Zoo. Our facility provides a secure, nurturing, and enriching environment for children from infancy through age 13. We strive to create a setting where each child feels safe, valued, and supported—offering parents the reassurance that...

Care Member says "She is an incredibly trustworthy and compassionate caregiver. Her daycare provides a safe, nurturing environment where both my son and granddaughters...

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Oak Center Little People Academy

1324 ADELINE ST OAKLAND, CA

4.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$2600/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
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 of our unique community,...

Care Member says "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...

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Duck's Nest Preschool Telegraph Campus

3717 Telegraph Ave. OAKLAND, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1289/mo
Child care
Preschool
Duck’s Nest follows a play-based philosophy that supports a child-directed Emergent Curriculum. Through observation and collaboration with children, we are able to build Our philosophy is strongly rooted in social-emotional development because relationships and bonds are critical to a child’s learning and development. Play is...
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Little Sunflowers Academy

3160 CUTHBERT AVE OAKLAND, CA

State license verified

starting at
$2400/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
In-Home daycare
Brought to you by the 🌟 dedicated management team of Boulevard Academy, 🌻Little Sunflowers Daycare and Preschool is a sister program rooted in the same child-centered philosophy that families know and love. 🌈✨ Our curriculum nurtures curiosity with hands-on learning in 🌍 science, 📖 English, 🎨 art, and ➕ math. Each week, we...
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Soana Lauti Daycare

3735 Laguna Avenue Oakland, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

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 in the neighborhood, give free...

Jessica C says "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...

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Uptown Little Birds Micro School & Day Care

500 William Street 123 Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
International
+ 4 more
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 one-classroom private school,...

Luna says "I highly recommend this school and day care. I know when I drop my son off, that he is in great hands. He receives healthy home cooked meals, a tailored...

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Diamond Little People Academy, Llc

955 12th Street Oakland, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

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 thrive by learning through play...

Marisa M says "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...

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Now Enrolling at Elizabeth FCC! Loving, Safe, and Fun Childcare for Ages 9 Months to 5 Years License #013422941 | Se Habla Español Hi families! We're so happy to welcome new little ones into our daycare family! At Elizabeth FCC, we offer a warm, secure, and joyful space where children can learn, play, and...

Alma A says "Great daycare provider! I've been with Elizabeth for a few years now and couldn't be more satisfied with the level of care and attention she has towards the...

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Boulevard Little People Academy

470 Boulevard Way Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
The Boulevard Academies consist of two amazing facilities running a program that enhances every child by learning through play; enabling growth physically, academically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively. Both academies focus on nurturing quality care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, in incredible large settings for...

Deltrina J. says "Provided quality care to the many hundreds of familie served in the Grand-Lakeshore-Piedmont area."

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Keishna's Kiddie Corner

8220 Golf Links Rd Oakland, CA

5.0(7)
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 transportation for children...

Jashanae H. says "My daughter is 19 months and has only been at Keishna's Kiddie Corner for a little while but I am already seeing improvements in her speech . She is...

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Bright Future Early Learning Center

1515 CLAY ST STE 146 OAKLAND, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1830/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
At Bright Future, we are proud to offer the children in our care an enriching, hands-on, developmentally appropriate environment that supports an early love of learning. We foster an environment of participation and partnership with parents and families and are proud of the community we have created. Bright Future is a play...

Nicole F. says "I sent my kids to Bright Future from infancy to preschool. It is a great place for working families in downtown Oakland. With a nursing room and really...

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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 family life by creating a...

Glenda B says "I'm more than happy to give this daycare a five star review. The love, respect, and care that is given to both the children and parent is outstanding. My...

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COLIBRI PRESCHOOL

4420 PIEDMONT AVE OAKLAND, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$2400/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Colibrí is a Spanish Immersion Preschool in Oakland, CA founded by two teachers who wanted to share the love for their Latin American language and culture with the children and families of our community. We are a warm and loving community that promotes an environment where children become independent, confident, lifelong...

Julia B. says "I have two children that have attended for three years each. When I drop them off I know they are safe, loved, learning and having fun!"

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Casa Silvestre Daycare

2307 64TH AVE OAKLAND, CA

5.0(3)
starting at
$2200/mo
Waldorf
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Casa Silvestre is a small in-home daycare with a 1 provider to 3 children ratio. We currently have three very social toddlers from 12-15 months and are looking to add one more. Additionally there's a 3 year old and a 5 year old that participate in their own program, and have their own care taker. We are looking to add another...

Care Member says "When we first met Diana our daughter was four months old and I was nervous about leaving my baby with a stranger. Diana graciously accommodated us by...

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Child's Play Wonderschool Llc

6157 Chelton Drive Oakland, CA

4.0(14)

State license verified

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 their own interests in a safe...

Care Member says "Our family had a fantastic experience at Child’s Play in Montclair, Oakland. From the very beginning, it was clear that Kaamil runs a truly exceptional...

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Sakura Daycare Early Preschool

4445 Worden Way Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
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 the time. Your child gets a lot...

Chishiro N. says "Our son began daycare at Sakura when he was ten months old and has just passed his one year anniversary there. I cannot express how incredible this...

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Square.Care Oakland

2129 8TH AVE OAKLAND, CA

5.0(2)
starting at
$2300/mo
International
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Day Care
In-Home daycare
+ 2 more
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, motor skills, and...

Andreea A. says "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...

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Kids 1st Daycare

2469 66th Ave Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
Full-time, hourly and weekend care (with notice). Tutoring, Backyard fun, Before and after school care, Pick ups and drop offs, overnights, Holidays and drop in care, Parents Night Out. Mothers Day Out (job interviews, last minute appointments, holiday shopping). We provide cooked meals, And healthy AM and PM snacks.

Tisha K. says "My kids have been going there for over a year and they enjoy it. Their hours are longer then most and Tisha is a blast to laugh and talk with."

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Daycare centers near you in Oakland, CA offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.

Daycares near you in Oakland, CA provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.

Finding the right daycare center near you in Oakland, CA for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Oakland, CA include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.

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