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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Oakland, CA

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

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

Child's Play Wonderschool Llc

5.0

We were so happy and grateful that our daughter experienced Child's Play School for daycare services. We noticed our 18 month old daughter naturally demonstrated curiosity, creativity, and playfulness and Child's Play School was a natural fit. Their curriculum was exactly the type of engagement our...

- Care member

Keishna's Kiddie Corner

5.0

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 putting together sentences and holding conversations well at not even two years old . I truly Thank God for Keishna and her services that are...

- Jashanae H.

Sakura Daycare Early Preschool

5.0

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 school is, and the depth of care and education the children receive with Chishiro and her assistants. Yes, the school has very strict rules, but...

- Chishiro N.

Drop-in daycares in Oakland, CA

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


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.


Child's Play Wonderschool Llc

Child's Play Wonderschool Llc

6157 Chelton Drive, Oakland, CA

4.1

(13)

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...
5.0
"When we decided to look for a daycare for our daughter so that she would be able to socialize and be in the presence of other children her age, it was a struggle. Having her away from us was hard to imagine and we visited several places before meeting Kaamil and...

Care member


Keishna's Kiddie Corner

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...
5.0
"My younger brother attended Keishna's Kiddie Corner when he was a toddler. Several years later My twin girls now attend the facility and love it. Many people state they seem to be a bit advanced for almost 2. I owe this to the school. Their speech grows day by day,...

MMack


Sakura Daycare Early Preschool

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...
5.0
"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 school is, and the depth of care and education the children receive with Chishiro and her assistants. Yes, the school...

Chishiro 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.


Kids 1st Daycare

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...
5.0
"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."

Tisha K.


Precious Gifts Childcare

Precious Gifts Childcare

5816 E. 16th St., Oakland, CA

As a family child care provider, my goal is to provide a safe and happy place for children where they can learn and grow physically, emotionally, intellectually, and socially at their own pace. I believe children learn through play, art and benefit from a structured yet flexible schedule. Activities...

Montclair In-home Care

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...

Pamela Jordan (iona's Lil Dreamers Daycare)

Pamela Jordan (iona's Lil Dreamers Daycare)

7800 Sanford Street, Oakland, CA

Evening Care Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 2:00 AM and Weekends from 6:00 AM through 2:00 AM.

Precious Pebbles Child Care

Precious Pebbles Child Care

6644 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, CA

Offering a safe and nurturing environment to infants and toddlers. Located in the Millsmont neighborhood of Oakland, CA. Now accepting infants and toddlers.

Happy Hearts Early Learning Childcare

Happy Hearts Early Learning Childcare

2574 62nd Ave, Oakland, CA

Happy Hearts Early Learning Childcare is a small family daycare located in Oakland, CA. It is licensed by the state of California and was established in 2016. Happy Hearts E.L.C. is open 24/5 Standard Hours are 7:00am-6:00pm Extended Care is 6:00pm-Midnight Overnight Care is...

Child Care University

Child Care University

1466 82nd Ave., Oakland, CA

Childcare University is a clean, bright, safe learning environment. Our first priority is to provide you peace of mind while you are away from your love ones. We believe children need more then just playing, so we do excellent job to build their confidence, and social skills while educating. CPR,...

Kelley Wehman

Kelley Wehman

823 21st St, Oakland, CA


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...

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.

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...

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,...

Boulevard Little People Academy

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...
5.0
"Provided quality care to the many hundreds of familie served in the Grand-Lakeshore-Piedmont area."

Deltrina J.


Daycare opening up! Ages 6 months to 5 years old welcomed! Secured place with activities, toys, projects, etc. we offer nutritious foods for breakfast, lunch, and snacks as well. We offer basic teachings of shapes, colors, the alphabet, numbers as well as singing and dancing, children will learn and...
5.0
"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 children. She even takes the time to organize birthday parties for the kids. Even on holidays she makes sure...

Alma A


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Ratings for Oakland, CA drop-in daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.4 / 5

Drop-In Daycares in Oakland, CA are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 43 reviews of the 66 listed drop-in daycares.