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Recent family child care reviews in Alameda, CA

Ivette's Child Care

5.0

My child has been with Ivette for a little over a year. I love the structure of Ivette's program--she offers a different theme every week with relevant activities, books, etc. My child comes home every day with a project and surprising new skills (one day she started reading the numbers off of...

- Care member

Thomas Family Child Care

5.0

We had an excellent experience with Shereé Thomas daycare. This was my first experience with a home based daycare and it was a great one. Shereé is very caring with the kids and always keeps good communication with the parents. The kids are constantly exposed to learning activities which they love...

- Marian Q.

Thomas Family Child Care

5.0

I had a really hard time finding care in Alameda that I felt comfortable with. You have to trust your gut when you meet with care givers. When I met Sheree I immediately knew her daycare was where I wanted my son to be. She is warm, knowledgable and above all else my son loves her! The daycare feels...

- Angel P.

Pequenas Burbujas Day Care

5.0

I sent my daughter here as an infant and she absolutely loved it. Everyone here is wonderful with the children and make them feel at home. I was nervous about sending my little girl to a daycare instead of employing a nanny at the house, mostly because I wasn't sure she would get the attention and...

- Maria T

Gloria's Daycare

5.0

Gloria has been caring for my almost 2 yo son since he was just 6 months old. He gets so excited to spend the day with her and the other children and I feel so good leaving him with her. Gloria’s home is bright, clean, and filled with toys. She prepares wholesome meals and snacks for the kids,...

- Julia G.

Family child care in Alameda, CA

Ivette's Child Care

Ivette's Child Care

1514 Fernside Blvd., ALAMEDA, CA

Starting at $1118/mo

5.0

(4)

Welcome to Ivette’s Family Child Care, where nurturing little hearts and minds is our passion! With over 33 years of experience, our licensed home daycare provides a warm, safe, and loving environment for your child to learn, grow, and play. With a focus on personalized attention, pre-school...
5.0
"My child has been with Ivette for a little over a year. I love the structure of Ivette's program--she offers a different theme every week with relevant activities, books, etc. My child comes home every day with a project and surprising new skills (one day she...

Care member


Thomas Family Child Care

Thomas Family Child Care

833 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA

5.0

(1)

My name is Sheree Thomas and I am the child care provider for Thomas Family Child Care in Alameda, CA. Thomas Family Child Care is now enrolling for the Spring and Summer. I have space for three children between the ages of 20 months - 4 years old. What I can offer: I will provide a safe...
5.0
"We had an excellent experience with Shereé Thomas daycare. This was my first experience with a home based daycare and it was a great one. Shereé is very caring with the kids and always keeps good communication with the parents. The kids are constantly exposed to...

Marian Q.


Thomas Family Child Care

Thomas Family Child Care

1732 Buena Vista Ave, Alameda, CA

5.0

(1)

My name is Sheree Thomas and I am the child care provider for Thomas Family Child Care in Alameda, CA. Thomas Family Child Care is now enrolling for the fall. I have space for four children between the ages of 12 months - 4 years old, and two spots for school age children. What I can offer: I will...
5.0
"I had a really hard time finding care in Alameda that I felt comfortable with. You have to trust your gut when you meet with care givers. When I met Sheree I immediately knew her daycare was where I wanted my son to be. She is warm, knowledgable and above all else...

Angel P.


Pequenas Burbujas Day Care

Pequenas Burbujas Day Care

609 Sheffield Rd., Alameda, CA

5.0

(2)

Pequenas Burbujas Daycare provides service for children 3 months to 5 year olds. We have full time spaces for children over 2 years old and we provide 10 hours max of care a day. We open at 6am and close at 6pm and we provide only homemade foods and healthy snacks. Our priority is the well being of...
5.0
"I sent my daughter here as an infant and she absolutely loved it. Everyone here is wonderful with the children and make them feel at home. I was nervous about sending my little girl to a daycare instead of employing a nanny at the house, mostly because I wasn't...

Maria T


Gloria's Daycare

Gloria's Daycare

106 Jervis Bay, Alameda, CA

4.6

(9)

Childcare service in a friendly family environment. I have been providing childcare services since 1991. I'm CPR/First Aid Certified. I'm bilingual in Spanish. My hours are from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday-Friday. I'm very flexible when parent need accommodations. I care for children from 3 months old...
5.0
"Gloria has been caring for my almost 2 yo son since he was just 6 months old. He gets so excited to spend the day with her and the other children and I feel so good leaving him with her. Gloria’s home is bright, clean, and filled with toys. She prepares wholesome...

Julia G.


Forest Garden Day Care

Forest Garden Day Care

81 Sea Bridge, Alameda, CA

5.0

(1)

A place in Alameda where you can rest assured that your children are in good hands while you are away at work. In our home day care, we encourage children of all ages to practice their cognitive, social, and motor skills, while making sure they continue to learn while playing.
5.0
"I currently have my 7 month old baby girl at Forest Garden Day Care and we love it! Emma (owner) and Norie are very hands on, caring, and trustworthy. My baby who is very picky only took a couple of days to adjust to her new care providers. The place is very...

Lucia


Thulasana Home Daycare

Thulasana Home Daycare

544 Central Avenue, Alameda, CA

3.5

(6)

In setting up my daycare, it was important that it be a fun, nurturing and stimulating environment, filled with exploration and creativity. Our program also is designed as such, with the infant/toddler in mind. The emphasis is on emotional, mental, physical and social development. This is achieved...
4.0
"Happy creates a fun daily environment for our baby and the other baby. Each day has a healthy rhythm as they go out when possible and enjoy the parks. She feeds them healthy foods. She helps us as parents by communicating well with us about his eating and sleeping...

Rebecca K.


Weebit Preschool And Daycare

Weebit Preschool And Daycare

2845 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA

We are excited to announce that enrollment for the 2025-2026 program year is now open. With two of our TK graduates moving on, we have two spots available for children ranging from infants to preschool age. We invite you to schedule a tour and learn more about our nurturing environment and...

Brittany's Tiny Tykes Daycare

Brittany's Tiny Tykes Daycare

4046 Tripoli Drive Unit B, Alameda, CA

I am a licensed child care provider in Alameda and will be providing full-time and drop-in care. In addition to be licensed by the state, I am also a certified Coast Guard Family Child Care home. We are a Coast Guard family and live in the Coast Guard community in Alameda. Our home is safe, clean...

Le Petit Z Montessori Preschool

Le Petit Z Montessori Preschool

838 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA

Le Petit Z Creating Moments Of Wonderment Remember the last time you looked at something in wonderment? It was something so unique and interesting that it stopped you in your tracks. We aim to create those moments of wonderment each day in our daily activities and curriculum. It is wonderment...

Beth Arruda

Beth Arruda

3220 Fir Ave, Alameda, CA

I am a 53 old woman, mother of 3 and I absolutely love children.

It takes a whole village to raise a child! All of us at Peter Pan Schools are part of our community s extended family of caregivers and educators. Quality care giving is essential in nourishing a child s mind and spirit; therefore, from infants to Pre-Kindergarten, we strive to provide positive and...

Little Seeds

2055 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA

Little Seeds in Alameda, California is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide child care for families and kids from Infant, Toddler, Preschool,...

Rainy Day Childcare

3001 Madison Street, Alameda, CA

Emergency, Backup or Short-Term Childcare in your home or mine. Daytime, weekends and overnight too. I may care for sick children in your home if I have no other children that day. ABOUT ME: I am a single mom of 2 young school aged boys. I have many years experience in caring for children,...

Alameda Bilingual Preschool

2152 Buena Vista Ave., Alameda, CA

Alameda Bilingual Preschool is a new preschool/daycare that will be opening this September 2013 in Alameda, CA. This school will operate from Monday to Friday starting at 8:00 am and closing at 6:30pm (very extended hours) accommodating the needs of many working families who will join this wonderful...

Peek-A-Boo Preschool

3112 Windsor Dr, Alameda, CA

Peek-A-Boo Preschool is a child care center in Alameda, California that offers early learning programs for toddlers and preschool children. The company admits kids between the ages of two to five years old. The company’s programs are structured to promote sequential child growth and development.

Little Seeds Children's Center

2055 SANTA CLARA AVE, Alameda, CA

Little Seeds Children in Alameda, California seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Home-based Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 36 children.

Home Sweet Home Child Care Center

1900 3rd St, Alameda, CA

The Home Sweet Home Child Care Center in Alameda, California is a child care provider for children from two to five years old and is operated by Alternatives in Action. Their age-appropriate play activities allow the children to express themselves and stimulates their cognitive, social, emotional...

Immaneul Lutheran Church

1910 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA

Immanuel Lutheran Church operates the Son-Light Preschool, which is a state-licensed child care and early learning center for preschool children. The company, based in Alameda, California, accepts children between the ages of two to five years old. Immanuel Lutheran Church implements a faith-based...

The Child Unique Montessori School

2212 Pacific Ave, Alameda, CA

The Child Unique Montessori School is a licensed early childhood care and education provider located at 2212 Pacific Avenue, Alameda, California. The school offers programs for toddler through kindergarten. Utilizing the Montessori method of education, the school aims to promote creativity,...

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Ratings for Alameda, CA family child care listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.1 / 5

Family Child Care in Alameda, CA are rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 60 listed family child care.