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Grandma's House Family Daycare

5.0

Our daughter has been attending daycare with Valerie for about 6 months now, and she has learned so much during her time there. There are always new activities and fun learning exercises. Valerie also personalized care for our daughter based on her specific needs and home schedule. Valerie has been...

- Brooke S.

My Love Bug Family Childcare

5.0

My Love Bug is great! Gaby is so warm and friendly, and she offers a safe, wonderful place for my son (3 years) and daughter (<1 year) when I need drop-in care. I appreciate Gaby's responsive and sweet nature, and that she sends pics of the kids throughout the day. I trust her completely with my...

- Lindsay H.

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

Naomi's Family Daycare

5.0

As a mother you strive for the betterment for your child. As a FTM i was nervous to place my daughter in daycare but choosing Naomis Daycare was the best decision we have made. I Enrolled my daughter when she was 6mo old and is now 1. They love and care for her as she is one of her own. They Are...

- Joseline F.

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

Drop-in daycares in El Cerrito, CA

Oasis

1621 Julian Dr., El Cerrito, CA

Hi, my name is O. I am a stay home mother offering the child care; part-time, date night out. I am Thai. My kids are half Thai-French. Our family has been traveling and moving into difference countries. My husband works in hospitality so that gave me a chance to help out in different kids club...

Doulas By The Bay

1201 Liberty St, El Cerrito, CA

DOULAS by the BAY is most trusted practice in the Bay Area. Our team of highly experienced doulas and baby specialists offers a full range of services that include labor & delivery assistance, postpartum, breastfeeding, sleep support and placenta encapsulation services and as well as Newborn care...

Mother's Pearls Daycare

734 Balra Drive, El Cerrito, CA

My name is Phoebe W. We are a family owned child care service for ages 0-5 years old. Hours are Monday- Friday between 6:30am to 6pm Open year-round, closed Holidays. Affordable Prices! You may reach us at: 510-558-3346 or 510-367-7436 License number: 073407769 First aid,...

Cherry Blossom Toddler Care

801 Arlington Blvd, El Cerrito, CA

Cherry Blossom Toddler Care will provide balanced Japanese and English two-way immersion childcare curriculum with a focus on cultural, social and physical development. Our mission is to develop a sustainable childcare program whose primary goal is to exceed every parent's expectations by providing...

Little Inti Daycare - Pre-school

711 Everett St, El Cerrito, CA

Our Home based daycare-preschool addresses each child individually. Our mission is to build confidence and love of learning, giving each child a solid foundation for a healthy and happy life. We are dedicated to helping each child discover their unique potential - academically, socially, and...

Vision Tech Camps

6328 Fairmount Ave Suite 230, El Cerrito, CA

Vision Tech Camps provides week long summer tech camps for kids & teens ages 7-17. We take great pride in creating hands-on and project-based computer camps that provide an outstanding summer educational opportunities for kids and teens to learn technology. Each week our summer camps focus on...

West Contra Costa Unified School District

1422 Navellier St, El Cerrito, CA

West Contra Costa Unified School District located at 1422 Navellier Street, El Cerrito, California, offers childcare and learning services. The school opens from eight-thirty AM to four-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. They provide programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten...

Grandma's House Family Daycare

275 DUPERU DRIVE, Crockett, CA

5.0

(1)

Welcome to Grandma's House Family Childcare, we have a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) providing a place where all children can play, learn and grow in a nurturing environment. Our Mission Statement believes in educating children within safe and emotionally healthy surroundings to develop a strong,...
5.0
"Our daughter has been attending daycare with Valerie for about 6 months now, and she has learned so much during her time there. There are always new activities and fun learning exercises. Valerie also personalized care for our daughter based on her specific needs...

Brooke S.


My Love Bug Family Childcare

2820 Doidge Ave, Pinole, CA

5.0

(2)

My Love Bug Family Childcare, was created with the idea of helping home stay moms. As a mother I understand that running errands can be difficult when we have kids. I was reflected in that situation as a mother, and not having family around made it a little bit more difficult, so that's when I...
5.0
"My Love Bug is great! Gaby is so warm and friendly, and she offers a safe, wonderful place for my son (3 years) and daughter (<1 year) when I need drop-in care. I appreciate Gaby's responsive and sweet nature, and that she sends pics of the kids throughout the day....

Lindsay H.


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


Naomi's Family Daycare

1927 Pullman St, San Pablo, CA

5.0

(2)

At Naomi's Family Daycare, We are committed to creating a safe, warm, loving environment where we will encourage your child to explore their thoughts and creativity through play. We strive to fill your child's day with age-appropriate activities that target their cognitive, emotional, social and...
5.0
"As a mother you strive for the betterment for your child. As a FTM i was nervous to place my daughter in daycare but choosing Naomis Daycare was the best decision we have made. I Enrolled my daughter when she was 6mo old and is now 1. They love and care for her as...

Joseline F.


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
"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


Lobat Family Daycare

4872 El Grande Pl, El Sobrante, CA

5.0

(1)

We are a high quality licensed, Lic# 073408496, home daycare for children between ages 0 to 5 years old, located in El Sobrante, nestled in a quiet neighborhood. We recognize the different areas of child development and our practice is based on child development theory. Children have different...
5.0
"Lobat is a very caring and attentive. I feel safe knowing my son is cared by her while I am at work. As a new mom, I was nervous with going to work and taking my son to a daycare. My experience with Lobat's day care has definitely put me at ease. She is very...

Sahar A.


Precious Babies

5th San Pablo Ave, Pinole, CA

5.0

(2)

5.0
"We love Claudia ...she started watching 2 of mine to 4 until we moved she's great with kids and runs an excellent program ."

Kuljit T.


Elena's Daycare

905 Chanslor Avenue, Richmond, CA

Elena's Day care is a small bilingual (Spanish and English) licensed family based childcare serving the Richmond area. Currently I have space for kids from five months old to five years old. My hours of operation are 7:00 am to 6:00pm. I provide daily activities that teaches color, shapes, letter...

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...

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...

Ardyce Childcare & Preschool

Foothill Ave, RICHMOND, CA

Starting at $1785/mo

Ardyce Child Care & Preschool offers a safe, nurturing environment for children. We are inclusive and expose our children to kindergarten readiness curriculum.

Sol Solecito Day Care

1942 19th St, San Pablo, CA

Hello My name is Sandra Hernandez who is here to help out with your child care needs. We are accepting applications, ages 3months-13yr old. I m currently open Monday-Friday 24hrs day/night, drop-off/pick-up open for discussion. Rate Varies from your needs,start $200.00-$290.00. My goal for Sol...

Lara's Day Care

738 Monarch Court, San Pablo, CA

- Sensitive and Nurturing Child Care offered for kids from 3 months to 6 years, in a safe, engaging and loving environment. - Days filled with different activities like reading, coloring, arts and crafts, music, circle time, ABC's learning, outside play, physical activities and so much more! -...

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