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Recent 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

Elizabeth's Daycare

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 to have goodie bags or treats...

- Alma A

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

Bright Beginnings

5.0

Love this daycare, it provides a clean and nurturing environment where my child feels safe. Thomeika is a dedicated compassionate caregiver. She has a creative way of teaching the basics of education and setting a great foundation for my child's educational journey. I have peace of mind knowing that...

- Gloria F

Gymboree Play & Music / Oakland-Lakeshore Avenue

5.0

I love this place! I worked with a delightful special needs boy and the staff went above and beyond to help him learn!

- Yvette B

Daycares in Oakland, CA

Soana Lauti Daycare

Soana Lauti Daycare

3735 Laguna Avenue, Oakland, CA

Starting at $1600/mo

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


Elizabeth's Daycare

10803 Pearmain St, Oakland, CA

Starting at $300/wk

5.0

(1)

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


Uptown Little Birds Micro School & Day Care

Uptown Little Birds Micro School & Day Care

500 William Street 123, Oakland, CA

Costimate: $307/wk

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


Bright Beginnings

1272 26th Ave, Oakland, CA

Starting at $200/wk

5.0

(2)

Bright Beginnings Family Childcare is a small family daycare licensed by the state of California. I operate a small family home childcare which is different than a Day Care Center because the number of children that are enrolled is limited. At my daycare, I provide full-time and part-time childcare...
5.0
"I love how the childcare is decorated and operated as a preschool. She's very hands on with learning. My daughter is 3 and Ms.Clark has nearly taught her to write her name and count to 30! I feel great knowing my baby is in a learning environment while I'm away."

Thomeika C


Gymboree Play & Music / Oakland-Lakeshore Avenue

3433 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland, CA

Costimate: $286/wk

5.0

(1)

Gymboree Play & Music-Lakeshore Avenue, located in Oakland, California, is an early education facility that offers various academic and enrichment programs designed to provide holistic learning experiences and support overall development. The company offers its services to children between the ages...
5.0
"I love this place! I worked with a delightful special needs boy and the staff went above and beyond to help him learn!"

Yvette B


Glory Time Daycare

70th Avenue, Oakland, CA

Costimate: $378/wk

5.0

(1)


Sustainable Summer Break

2831 Harrison St., Oakland, CA

5.0

(1)

Are you looking for summer childcare that is educational and tons of fun? Sustainable Summer Break is group childcare for children in grades 1-4 in week-long sessions from 9am-3pm, Monday through Friday in the Oakland/Berkeley area. There will be 6 kids in each session, with 2 nannies. For full...
5.0
"While helping my brother with his three kids, I have the experience to accomplish anything. I am able to multi-task no matter how many children. I am local, own transportation, and very loving when it comes to the little ones. =) I am very fun and love to do arts...

Lacy G


Day Sunday's Care

5157 Fleming Ave, Oakland, CA

Costimate: $268/wk

5.0

(1)

5.0
"Two of my children attended 30 years ago & most resent my grandson. The kids check in & dont want to check out. Very fun, learning, caring, nuturing, safe enviroment."

Mz. R


Pamela Jordan (iona's Lil Dreamers Daycare)

Pamela Jordan (iona's Lil Dreamers Daycare)

7800 Sanford Street, Oakland, CA

Starting at $380/wk

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

Little Sea Turtles Daycare

2560 61st Ave, Oakland, CA

Starting at $325/wk

We offer a loving play-based learning environment for children newborn to 3 years of age.

Guava Care

Guava Care

916 Apgar St, Oakland, CA

Starting at $35/hr

Guava Care is a team of women supporting San Francisco Bay Area families. We provide non-medical services from pregnancy through the baby's first 4 years, specializing in prenatal education, birth coaching, newborn and infant care, pediatric sleep consulting, and early development support. We have...

Precious Gifts Childcare

Precious Gifts Childcare

5816 E. 16th St., Oakland, CA

Starting at $200/wk

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

Starting at $16/hr

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...

Nurny

Nurny

Oakland CA, Oakland, CA

Costimate: $284/wk

Welcome to Nurny Child Care! We are thrilled to be here for you and your family, ready to offer exceptional care that fits the unique needs of your child. Our team is made up of highly skilled and specialized nannies and sitters who have lots of experience working with neurodiverse families in the...

Carabao Kids Family Child Care

Carabao Kids Family Child Care

4324 Brookdale Ave, Oakland, CA

Starting at $28/hr

Hi! My name is Connie Huang and I am the owner and provider for Carabao Kids. Est. in 2016, Carabao Kids is a home-based daycare that provides a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for families to thrive together. We are currently focusing on infant care. We strive to provide the best...

Oak Knoll Young Explorers

3500 Oak Knoll Blvd, Oakland, CA

Starting at $1650/mo

We're not just a daycare...We're a discovery haven for toddlers, preschool and kindergarten-aged children to learn through exploration and self-guided play. Our curriculum consists of Montessori-style practices and reggio-inspired methods and is creatively delivered through STEAM (STEM) activities....

Supporting Bright Futures

Supporting Bright Futures

Blue Rock Court, Oakland, CA

Costimate: $297/wk

Our goal at Supporting Bright futures In Home Daycare is to provide all of the children with a comfortable, nurturing, and educational environment in which each child can develop at his or her individual pace. We focus on play, social development, and academic readiness. We encourage good...

Kelley Wehman

Kelley Wehman

823 21st St, Oakland, CA

Costimate: $307/wk


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,...

CodeFu

1557 Jackson St 112, Oakland, CA

The Art of CodeFu teaches the fundamentals of coding while focusing on Social & Emotional elements of Child & Adolescent Development - incorporating important themes relevant to kids lives that range from bullying to self- esteem.

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Ratings for Oakland, CA daycares listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Daycares in Oakland, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 78 listed daycares.