Best Family Daycare in Albany, CA

Q: What should I look for in a family daycare near me in Albany, CA?

When looking for a family daycare near you in Albany, CA, the most important thing to consider is the safety, comfort, and well-being of your child. Depending on your family's needs, make sure to inquire about the family daycare provider's experience in caring for children of similar ages. Ask about their qualifications, resources available for learning and development, such as toys or educational materials. Additionally, consider inquiring about how the family daycare provider structures their days; if they provide meals or snacks; and if they allow you to have a tour of their facility. It is also important that you feel comfortable with the family daycare provider and that they understand your family's values and priorities. Taking these points into consideration when selecting a family daycare can help ensure that your child has a safe and nurturing environment in which to thrive.

Q: How do I know if a family daycare provider near me in Albany, CA is right for my family?

When selecting a family daycare provider, families may want to consider factors such as location, value for costs, hours of operation, and licensing requirements and monitoring standards. Additionally, it is worth evaluating any safety regulations in place at the facility and paying attention to reviews from past or current clients. Upon visiting the family daycare near you in Albany, CA, there should be a sense that it is clean and well-organized, and the staff should be friendly and welcoming. All of these aspects help ensure that not only are the family's needs met and children are receiving the best possible care.

Q: What are some tips for choosing a family daycare provider near me in Albany, CA?

When choosing family daycare near you in Albany, CA, it is essential to be thorough! Consider what's most important to you and when choosing a child care provider, and don't be afraid to ask questions when interviewing potential daycares. You should also schedule a visit to meet with the family daycare provider and observe the environment. You may ask them questions such as: How does the daycare staff interact with the children? Are there toys, materials, and appropriate activities for the age group of children in their care? Are there any qualifications, certifications, background checks, and child-to-adult ratio of staff information they can share with you? All of these questions as well as any additional considerations that are important to you should help you make an informed decision.

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Frog Hollow Nursery School

5.0

My daughter went to Frog Hollow for 3 years and we love everything about it. Ellen, Robin, and Kimi are amazing with kids, and I saw all the kids thrive with them. The preschool is a play-based one, and it feels and acts as one big family. They make art, yoga, dancing, science, gardening, park...

- Alok S.

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.

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.

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.

Uptown Little Birds Micro School & Day Care

5.0

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 bilingual education, exercise and fresh. When we're home, he will often tell me that he misses/loves his teachers and school and I know the feeling...

- Luna

Family daycares in Albany, CA

KiTa on Kains

1116 Kains Ave, Albany, CA

Kita on Kains is a German bilingual daycare located in an intimate home setting. We immerse your child playfully in a German/English environment from an early age. We are a licensed daycare located in a small intimate home setting with a spacious backyard play area. We offer a warm and nurturing...

Frog Hollow Nursery School

1635 Jaynes St, Berkeley, CA

5.0

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Frog Hollow is a small neighborhood home based preschool of twelve children per day, dedicated to creating a warm, caring community for both children and their families. We offer an emergent curriculum with long periods of time for social play, along with the structure of daily art experiences,...

5.0

"My daughter went to Frog Hollow for 3 years and we love everything about it. Ellen, Robin, and Kimi are amazing with kids, and I saw all the kids thrive with them. The preschool is a play-based one, and it feels and acts as one big family. They make art, yoga,...

Alok S.

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.

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.

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.

Uptown Little Birds Micro School & Day Care

500 William Street 123, Oakland, CA

5.0

(1)

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...

5.0

"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 bilingual education, exercise and fresh. When we're home, he will often tell me that he misses/loves his...

Luna

Sunshine House Martinez

4950 Pacheco Blvd, Martinez, CA

5.0

(1)

Thanks for Choosing Sunshine House Preschool Brentwood, Oakley, and Martinez CA! 3 things parents say they like most about Sunshine House: 1. Our teachers and their longevity 2. Our cleanliness and systematic organization 3. When their child's kindergarten teacher says, "I love it when I...

5.0

"My family has been at Sunshine House for 2 years now and I have not had one regret leaving my child with them. They have wonderful, caring teachers. Their center is always clean. They offer fabulous activities both structured and unstructured. The kids are...

Genny M

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

The Children's Garden

1612 Morton St, Alameda, CA

5.0

(1)

A Bilingual Preschool Program (Spanish). Established in Alameda since 1991. School Hours - Monday thru Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 18 months - 4 years old. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals daily. Beautiful home setting with extensive organic gardens. Excellent references. Testimonials on Berkeley...

5.0

"As parents, we are incredibly grateful to have found a school/childcare as loving as Mary's school--The Children's Garden. Our daughter has been attending for almost a year now. We have witnessed how much she has grown emotionally, mentally and socially. We most...

Troy C.

Tiny Creations Family Day Care

3016 Parker Rd, Richmond, CA

We have been in business since 1999. We are dedicated to helping each child reach his/her full learning potential while they are in our care. We care for ages 2 months old-four years old. We offer story time, outdoor play, arts & crafts. We also provide two meals and two snacks. If you have any...

Simple beginnings

1400 7th Str, San Francisco, CA

Welcome to Simple Beginnings! A family daycare in the Potrero Hill neighborhood in San Francisco I value simplicity and independence. Children thrive best in a safe and caring environment where they are allowed to express themselves freely. My own children are part of the program as well, so the...

Angel Academy

2215 Marin Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Angel Academy was founded by me, Halimah Harden. I'm an an educator, speaker, and storyteller. I'm a graduate of Florida s honor liberal arts college, the New College of Florida. From Waldorf education and the Reggio Emilia Approach to mindfulness in education, my pedagogical studies are vast....

LULU'S DAY CARE

623 El CERRO Drive, El Sobrante, CA

Hello, I am a licenced day caregiver for maximum of eight children. I am a mother of two kids,who are seven and eleven year old. I am bilingual in Spanish and English. I love children and their up bringing with strong values is my belief. I recognize the needs of children up to twelve years old and...

Shining Star Bilingual Montessori

610 20th Street, San Francisco, CA

Our school is located in the Dogpatch neighborhood of San Francisco. It is the only authentic Montessori preschool and one of the best bilingual Montessori preschool in the Potrero Hill area. Our unique educational program for young learners encourages exploration, both independently and in a group...

Woodland & Reef Preschool & Daycare

2 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA

Welcome to Woodland & Reef! We are a nature-immersion based preschool & daycare located near the ATT Ballpark in San Francisco. Our curriculum is based on leading early-education methodologies and pulls inspiration from Waldorf, Reggio Emelia, and Montessori. At our school, we follow the child,...

Lovely Kids Family Day Care

225 King Street, San Francisco, CA

From language and literacy development to social skills and creative expression, the children at Lovely Kids Family Daycare are constantly being exposed to new activities and environments in which to thrive. We build on the strengths and interests of each child to help build a solid foundation where...

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...

Paloma's Nest

2530 Francisco Street, San Francisco, CA

Paloma's Nest strives to create a nurturing and respectful "home away from home" for infants and toddlers. Authentic, trusting, and respectful relationships with children and families are at the heart of our work. The gentle rhythms of home life and nature provide the basis of our curriculum which...

Little Red Hen Family Day Care

2126 Drake Lane, Hercules, CA

5.0

(1)

As a mother of 3 young children, I know how important is it to feel that your child is in a caring and safe environment. I was lucky enough to have my mother and sister available to help me with my children while I worked. Here, at Little Red Hen Family Day Care, this is the kind of care we provide;...

5.0

"I am a first time mother and I am blessed with a beautiful baby boy who is 4 months old. I was having such a hard time finding a daycare provider that had my same parenting/caring beliefs and that i felt comfortable leaving my infant with. LIttle Red Hen Daycare...

Lissette M

Celia's Family Day Care

5494 Cerro Sur, El Sobrante, CA

5.0

(1)

Celia's Family Day Care located in El Sobrante, CA provides a home-like setting in a nurturing environment that fosters caring, sharing, and respect for one another. The center offers Infant Care and Preschool Preparation programs including indoor and outdoor activities.

5.0

"We are so grateful that we found Celia. She is, what I consider, one of the greatest blessings in our life. Our daughter was at Celia's for 2 years (ages 3 - 5), and our son has been with her since he was 8 weeks old. He will start Kindergarten next fall. It is...

Kimberly W.

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