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Recent family daycare reviews in Oakland, CA

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.

Elsy's Daycare

5.0

Ms. Elsy day care is more then just a day care, she provides in home activities which includes learning there ABC's,123 and they're colors, having my son in her day care has been the best decision i made for my son. She's preparing him for Kindergarten... His been with her for 3 yrs he feels like...

- Vanesa R.

Lovebugs Daycare/Preschool

5.0

Excellent teacher, humble character, and loving kind person. You can't go wrong with her, she's AMAZING!!! Always trust her 110% with my kids and they get sad when we have to leave.

- Sarah M.

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

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.

Family daycares in Oakland, CA

Annabel's

9940 Walnut St Apt C, Oakland, CA


Nikki CareBears Childcare

3234 Morcom Ave, Oakland, CA


Intership

946 83 Ave # C, Oakland, CA


Paradise daycare

3601 Columbian Drive, Oakland, CA


Zeckonyte

1538 26th Ave, Oakland, CA


Laugh Play Grow Daycare

58 Vernon St, Apt #2, Oakland, CA


Hero Childcare

1025 Filbert St, Oakland, CA


Kids1st Daycare

2469 66th Ave, Oakland, CA


Anna

62nd Ave, Oakland, CA


shiloh care

1938 10th Ave, Oakland, CA


Turning Wheels Support Services

3128 63rd Ave, Oakland, CA


Aidan's Babysitting

1288 Sunnyhills Rd, Oakland, 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.


Elsy's Daycare

Elsy's Daycare

6518 3rd St, San Francisco, CA

5.0

(1)

Elsy s Day care is a small bilingual (Spanish and English) licensed family based childcare serving the San Francisco 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,...
5.0
"Ms. Elsy day care is more then just a day care, she provides in home activities which includes learning there ABC's,123 and they're colors, having my son in her day care has been the best decision i made for my son. She's preparing him for Kindergarten... His been...

Vanesa R.


Lovebugs Daycare/Preschool

Lovebugs Daycare/Preschool

14684 Merced St., San Leandro, CA

5.0

(1)

My passion for developing young minds comes from over 27 years of teaching preschool and childcare experience. I provide a loving, safe, and educational environment filled with age appropriate toys and activities. Small licensed (License # 013422328) Home Daycare. "Inspiring children through...
5.0
"Excellent teacher, humble character, and loving kind person. You can't go wrong with her, she's AMAZING!!! Always trust her 110% with my kids and they get sad when we have to leave."

Sarah M.


Frog Hollow Nursery School

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.


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.


New Beginning Daycare

New Beginning Daycare

14326 Cypress St, San Leandro, CA

5.0

(3)

New Beginning Daycare is offering exceptional childcare services to families with children under 5 years of age. We offer a preschool curriculum that is bilingual (Spanish) for those over two years of age. We also offer flexible schedules, home cooked meals, sibling discounts, and many more. Please...
5.0
"This facility is amazing. Is small, cozy, welcoming, and very clean. Our daughter looks forward to coming to daycare every day. Staff is experienced and genuine. It is easy to communicate about your childs day. No screen policy. Good food. Very flexible with...

Alley W


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.


Suki Day Care

Suki Day Care

523 Pomona St, San Lorenzo, CA

4.0

(1)

Suki Daycare provides care for children from 6 weeks of age and can also provide before and after school care. Convenient location near Close to Bay Fair BART and easy freeway access. Lic#013422771. Monday to Friday - 7.00 am to 5:00 pm. -Accept all the subsidized program such as...

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Ratings for Oakland, CA family daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Family Daycares in Oakland, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 39 reviews of the 60 listed family daycares.