Best Family Daycare in El Cerrito, CA

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

When looking for a family daycare near you in El Cerrito, 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 El Cerrito, 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 El Cerrito, 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 El Cerrito, CA?

When choosing family daycare near you in El Cerrito, 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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Recent family daycare reviews in El Cerrito, CA

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

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.

Hg Learning Academy

5.0

I love this place! Amazing staff! Professional! Lots of different activities! My youngest son attended HG Acadamy for a summer session. Highly recommend.

- Mirna B.

Rincon De Luz

5.0

Our daughter has been here almost two years. We are delighted with the entire experience from engaging, creative, active experiences everyday to knowing that the childcare values match our parenting values. Of course it's amazing that our dautrneeghter understands Spanish and is teaching us. We...

- Renee

Sunshine House Martinez

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 never bored.....there are tons of...

- Genny M

Family 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,...

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...

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...

Uptown Little Birds Micro School & Day Care

500 William Street 123, Oakland, CA

5.0

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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

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

"The best decision our family has ever made! Being a new mom during the start of a pandemic was incredibly stressful. However, this daycare went beyond my expectations to ensure that all children stayed safe. The constant communication was very comforting. I loved...

Maricela T

Hg Learning Academy

4465 Fran Way, El Sobrante, CA

5.0

(1)

Welcome to HG Learning Academy. Our mission is simple, Getting back to the basics of loving education." Everyday we want your child to feel excitement learning with wonderful teachers, socializing with new friends, and experiencing the joys of discovery. We have added HG Forest Days! Where your...

5.0

"I love this place! Amazing staff! Professional! Lots of different activities! My youngest son attended HG Acadamy for a summer session. Highly recommend."

Mirna B.

Rincon De Luz

Campbell Street, Richmond, CA

5.0

(2)

Rincon de luz is an Spanish immersion, play-based daycare. RDL focuses on nurturing relationships based on empathy and self expression. We believe in nurturing environment where children feel secure, respected, and cared for. Children will take part in planned, active learning experiences to...

5.0

"Our daughter has been here almost two years. We are delighted with the entire experience from engaging, creative, active experiences everyday to knowing that the childcare values match our parenting values. Of course it's amazing that our dautrneeghter...

Renee

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

Precious Babies

5th San Pablo Ave, Pinole, CA

5.0

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5.0

"I love Claudia and know that I can count on her to always take care of my babies. My kids have been going to Claudia since 2010 and I couldn't have asked for a better caregiver."

Stephanie H.

T and T Lil Angels Daycare

1211 Summer Lane, Richmond, CA

5.0

(1)

The mission of T and T Lil Angels Daycare is to provide each child with a nurturing, loving, fun and safe environment where they are given the opportunity to learn and grow at their own pace as individuals. My goal is to promote early learning where the focus will be on each child's social,...

5.0

"If I had children this would be the place I would place my bundle of Joy without any hesitation. Tanya is such a caring person, very dependable, honest and hard working. Not only does she care for the children, she goes above and beyond to make sure her children...

Torrie S

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...

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Frog Hollow Nursery School

1635 Jaynes St, Berkeley, CA

5.0

(1)

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.

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

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.

Celina's Child Care

1766 Esmond Avenue, Richmond, CA

5.0

(1)

Hello, my name is Celina! I have been working with children for over 15 years. I have had a licensed home daycare and was a nanny for 6 years. I am CPR, First Aid, Precautions, Safe sleep certified and have had 30+ hours of training in child development. I am available from 6 am-12 am, Monday...

5.0

"Celina is amazing. She is warm and loving. She is hardworking & attentive. Celina cares for kids like they are her own. We moved from California over 2 years ago, my kids still ask for Celina all the time!"

Melissa C.

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

"My son went to Soana Lauti's Daycare from 8 months old to almost 5 years old. It was so wonderful to take my child every morning to a place he loved where he was safe, cared for, and inspired to learn. For me, peace of mind is the single most important criteria...

Erin C.

Love Love Daycare

5408 Ace Ct, San Pablo, CA

5.0

(1)

Hello Everybody...moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas.... Love Love Childcare has openings available. We are accepting applications preschool children, ages 2-5 years old. Our preschool has a safe, loving, and caring environment for your little ones. We provide a warm, cozy, comfortable feeling with our...

5.0

"Even before I become a mom I told myself that I would never place my child in a daycare.. But... Love love daycare is and has been the best daycare for my son. He absolutely loves it, and adores Valeria. He always goes to her when he sees her. Most of the time he...

Maggie

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.