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Recent daycare reviews in Oakland, CA

Reaching Beyond Care

5.0

We first met the owner at Mills College Children's School and she was so engaged with all the kids we felt really comfortable leaving our children with her. They now specifically ask to see her and moan if I tell them that it's the weekend and they get to spend time with me! They do great crafts,...

- Nancy W.

Gymboree Play & Music / Oakland-Lakeshore Avenue

5.0

I love this place! I worked with a delightful special needs boy and the staff went above and beyond to help him learn!

- Yvette B.

Day Sunday's Care

5.0

Two of my children attended 30 years ago & most resent my grandson. The kids check in & dont want to check out. Very fun, learning, caring, nuturing, safe enviroment.

- Mz. R

Daycares in Oakland, CA

Kelley Wehman

Kelley Wehman

823 21st St, Oakland, CA


Little Sea Turtles Daycare

Little Sea Turtles Daycare

2560 61st Ave, Oakland, CA

We offer a loving play-based learning environment for children newborn to 3 years of age.

Forty First Street Duck's Nest

Forty First Street Duck's Nest

250 41st Street, Oakland, CA

Opened in 1991, at the top of Piedmont Avenue, our Oakland Duck's Nest moved to a beautiful renovated campus on 41st Street. The colorful Oakland campus has a lush, bamboo-lined garden, a bunny hutch, a lighthouse play structure with cozy nooks and lofty look-outs, a bike yard, playhouses, and a...

Oak Knoll Young Explorers

Oak Knoll Young Explorers

3500 Oak Knoll Blvd, Oakland, CA

We're not just a daycare...We're a discovery haven for toddlers, preschool and kindergarten-aged children to learn through exploration and self-guided play. Our curriculum consists of Montessori-style practices and reggio-inspired methods and is creatively delivered through STEAM (STEM) activities....

Evolve with Mary

Evolve with Mary

275 41st, Oakland, CA

Evolve with Mary provides science-based art instruction. All classes, camps and events are taught by Mary Lawrence, a local artist and teacher at Sankofa Untied Elementary School in Oakland Ca.

D'Auria's Learning Center

D'Auria's Learning Center

5410 Fleming Ave, Oakland, CA

Our Director, Lori, is passionate about creating healthy, loving, dynamic learning environments for children. Lori brings over 30 years of experience, a BA degree in Early Childhood Education, a Master Teacher Credential, and a Site Supervisor Credential to the table as she cultivates a well rounded...

Duck's Nest School of Arts and Sciences

Duck's Nest School of Arts and Sciences

5714 Broadway Oakland, Oakland, CA

The School of Arts & Sciences is a smaller Duck's Nest. It is specifically designed to encourage your child's emotional and developmental growth towards independence. The smaller campus allows us to focuses on group dynamics which help your child to sharpen his or her skills to transition smoothly...

Kids 1st Daycare

Kids 1st Daycare

2469 66th Ave, Oakland, CA

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...

Montessori School Mosswood Pk Inc.

Montessori School Mosswood Pk Inc.

5723 Oak Grove Ave, Oakland, CA

My Own Montessori is more than just a small preschool. It's a place where children equate learning with pleasure; where independence is fostered in a loving environment; where friends learn respect and kindness; and where every child is allowed to feel safe, cared for, and recognized for who they...

Fitness in Transit

Fitness in Transit

Virtual, Oakland, CA

We are FIT - a mobile movement company bringing fitness classes to schools. With school closures due to COVID-19, we are exploring a virtual platform and are trying to get the word out of our virtual options! We offer preschool classes M-F from 10-10:30 am, with classes in Gymnastics, Dance, Yoga,...

Neri's Family Daycare

Neri's Family Daycare

3430 Elmwood Ave, OAKLAND, CA

Starting at $1500/mo


Oakland Garden School - Maybelle Avenue

Oakland Garden School - Maybelle Avenue

4012 Maybelle Avenue, OAKLAND, CA


WILDWOOD CHILDRENS SCHOOL

WILDWOOD CHILDRENS SCHOOL

8 WILDWOOD AVE., OAKLAND, CA


5.0

(1)

Reaching Beyond Care is a licensed small home-based childcare and preschool. Through play we focus on the content areas of science, mathematics, language (ASL and poetry), building/maintaining relationships, social-emotional, physical/motor development, sustainable living, nutrition, and creative...
5.0
"We first met the owner at Mills College Children's School and she was so engaged with all the kids we felt really comfortable leaving our children with her. They now specifically ask to see her and moan if I tell them that it's the weekend and they get to spend...

Nancy W.


Gymboree Play & Music / Oakland-Lakeshore Avenue

3433 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland, CA

5.0

(1)

Gymboree Play & Music-Lakeshore Avenue, located in Oakland, California, is an early education facility that offers various academic and enrichment programs designed to provide holistic learning experiences and support overall development. The company offers its services to children between the ages...
5.0
"I love this place! I worked with a delightful special needs boy and the staff went above and beyond to help him learn!"

Yvette B.


Glory Time Daycare

70th Avenue, Oakland, CA

5.0

(1)


Day Sunday's Care

5157 Fleming Ave, Oakland, CA

5.0

(1)

5.0
"Two of my children attended 30 years ago & most resent my grandson. The kids check in & dont want to check out. Very fun, learning, caring, nuturing, safe enviroment."

Mz. R


Pride in Learning Montessori Lake Merritt

Pride in Learning Montessori Lake Merritt

1330 Lakeshore Ave, OAKLAND, CA

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...

Dr. Herbert Guice Christian Academy

Dr. Herbert Guice Christian Academy

6925 INTERNATIONAL BLVD, OAKLAND, CA

The Dr. Herbert Guice Christian Academy has been in operation since August 1997. Since 2017 we have been operating a Preschool and Toddler Program for ages 18-months to 5 years old. Prior to 2017, we operated an elementary school program, accredited by the Western Association of School and Colleges...

La Plazita Preschool Ii

La Plazita Preschool Ii

3625 MACARTHUR BLVD, OAKLAND, CA

La Plazita preschool is a true Spanish Immersion preschool where your child will not only learn or retain Spanish, but also become fully prepared for Kindergarten. We have a very rich curriculum designed by highly experienced educators and training experts.

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Ratings for Oakland, CA daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Daycares in Oakland, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 126 listed daycares.