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1330 LAKESHORE AVE OAKLAND, CA
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Pride in Learning Montessori School offers loving and high-quality early childhood education in a beautiful setting close to Oakland's Lake Merritt. We accept children from 5 weeks to 6 years old for our infant, daycare, and preschool programs.
Our seasoned staff of committed educators are all Montessori-certified and wholly dedicated to providing your child with loving and consistent care, quality educational opportunities, and a safe environment for exploration. Please contact us to learn…
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2929 CASTRO RD SAN PABLO, CA
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15 mi
Preschool 2.5 to 5 years old & School Age to 18 years old
Happy Lion Day Care Center, Inc. takes pride and honor in providing early intervention programs for preschool and school age children who demonstrate unique learning styles. Our rich classroom environment is tailored-made to facilitate students independence in learning new skills, techniques and methodologies specifically designed for each individual child. Happy Lion Day Care Center, Inc. serves all children (regular education and…
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Rolanda A. says "They are very compassionate and they love kids. They are really looking out for the best interest of the children."
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We are a Reggio inspired preschool and play space in Alameda. Our mission at Whimsy is to nurture the inquisitive learners in us all through the act of invention and play. We are committed to providing learning environments and curriculum that encourage curiosity, creativity and discovery.
At Whimsy we embrace the concept of wonder and how that translates to the process of learning.
Whimsy seeks to create a community hub where families not only explore, create and play together but…
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11156 SAN PABLO AVE. EL CERRITO, CA
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At St. John the Baptist Preschool, children thrive in a nurturing, faith-filled environment where learning is both purposeful and fun. Our program blends a developmentally appropriate curriculum with play-based learning to build early literacy, math, social-emotional, and problem-solving skills. Caring teachers encourage curiosity, creativity, independence, and a love of learning through hands-on activities and exploration. As part of our community, students enjoy a smooth transition into…
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Care Member says "Writing from the perspective of the parent of an 8th grade preparing to graduate and embrace his journey to high school, our experience at St. John’s has been amazing. Our son started his experience when he was 2.5 + years old at pre-school. We toured several pre-school options, asked many parents for feedback, with same fears that many of you have, will my child be in good hands? From our first interaction, and welcoming environment, at the time Ms Rachel (currently 4th grade…
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Cecilia W. says "They are awesome! I love them! They are so helpful and supportive. So genuine, like family."
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Welcome to The Wellness Daycare! We are nestled in a quiet and safe, family-friendly community. For over 15 years, we've been dedicated to respectfully supporting families by nurturing and guiding children to develop a love for others, a deep respect, and a strong sense of empathy, all while encouraging them to self-explore.
The Wellness Daycare is a mindful, play-based early learning space where children grow in an environment built on presence, patience, love, community, diversity, and…
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Care Member says "My daughter started going to Melissa’s at 6 months old until 2.5 years old. She is a great teacher probably because her parents were also teachers! She’s very knowledgeable, responsive, patient, and genuinely cares about the kids. As a first time mom, I felt grateful for all the helpful advice and encouragement she provided me. She would send cute pictures of our daughter and let us know how each day went. She provides plenty of activities, toys, and books that she would…
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2001 Santa Clara Ave. ALAMEDA, CA
(6)
2 mi
Small Size Big Mind Preschool (SSBM) is a family-run, licensed preschool proudly serving the Alameda community and the wonderful families who call it home. We welcome children from infancy through age 6, offering a nurturing Infant Care Program for children 0–2 years old and an engaging Preschool Program for children 2 years and up.
SSBM was founded by our mother, whose vision and love for children, families, and our community continue to guide everything we do today. We are now a…
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Care Member says "We love SSBM for it's creativity and engagement with our littles. The teachers are all superstars and each class brings an imaginative uniqueness that makes it stand out above other preschool options. We love the admin team and appreciate the relatively few closure days throughout the calendar year. The family engagement piece is always improving and we're excited for more chances to meet other families in the years to come."
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3300 Bridgeview Isle ALAMEDA, CA
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2 mi
Small Size Big Mind Preschool (SSBM) is a family-run, licensed preschool proudly serving the Alameda community and the wonderful families who call it home. We welcome children from infancy through age 6, offering a nurturing Infant Care Program for children 0–2 years old and an engaging Preschool Program for children 2 years and up.
SSBM was founded by our mother, whose vision and love for children, families, and our community continue to guide everything we do today. We are now a…
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Care Member says "I’ve had both of my boys at SSMB, and I couldn’t ask for a better environment for them. The teachers are fun and attentive, and the kids get a healthy mix of social-emotional learning and early curriculum. My one year-old is in the infant room and he jumps down out of my arms every morning to go play. It’s such a relief for my day that he is happy there. Beyond the care/classrooms, the owners and directors have created such a tight sense of community throughout the school. "
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200 Packet Landing ALAMEDA, CA
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2 mi
Small Size Big Mind Preschool (SSBM) is a family-run, licensed preschool proudly serving the Alameda community and the wonderful families who call it home. We welcome children from infancy through age 6, offering a nurturing Infant Care Program for children 0–2 years old and an engaging Preschool Program for children 2 years and up.
SSBM was founded by our mother, whose vision and love for children, families, and our community continue to guide everything we do today. We are now a…
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Care Member says "Small Size Big Mind is incredible - I can't recommend it highly enough. The people amazing, warm, and truly care about the kids. It feels like sending our kids to a second home.
The facility is extremely well built and in an unreal location. Who else gets a SF skyline view during drop off?!"
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Families choose My Escuela Bilingual Preschool because we offer more than an early education program, we provide a joyful, loving, and truly bilingual community where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to thrive.
What makes My Escuela unique is our combination of Spanish immersion, play-based learning, personalized attention, and strong kindergarten preparation. Children learn naturally through art, music, science, movement, and meaningful hands-on experiences that build confidence,…
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IVY S. says "The space is constantly being clean and sanitized which is a huge plus. The staff is very attentive and loving. They hold conferences to show you where your child developmentally stands. Having constant reassurance is also very helpful. They have a huge backyard where they get to play. They do all sorts of things with community resources so that the kids can stay engaged."
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Welcome to our preschool, where learning begins through play, exploration, and meaningful connections. We provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment that supports each child's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Our experienced teachers use a child-centered, play-based approach that encourages curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
We offer age-appropriate activities that build early literacy, math, science, art, and social skills while fostering…
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We are a 24/5 education-centered childcare and transportation service located near the Oakland Zoo. Our facility provides a secure, nurturing, and enriching environment for children from infancy through age 13. We strive to create a setting where each child feels safe, valued, and supported—offering parents the reassurance that their children are in capable and caring hands. We proudly serve as a trusted extension of your family—a true village for your child’s growth and development.
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Care Member says "She is an incredibly trustworthy and compassionate caregiver. Her daycare provides a safe, nurturing environment where both my son and granddaughters thrived. With over 20 years of experience in child care, she has consistently demonstrated dedication and excellence. I highly recommend her services to any family seeking dependable and loving care for their children."
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Families choose Sonrisas de Alameda Home Daycare because we offer more than childcare,we provide a loving, safe, and nurturing second home where every child receives personalized attention.
Our small-group setting allows us to truly know each child, support their individual needs, and help them feel secure and confident. Through Spanish immersion, age-appropriate learning activities, outdoor play, healthy meals, and lots of love, children learn, grow, and build meaningful relationships every…
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Care Member says "Veronica's home daycare has been a blessing to my family for many years. The environment is loving and supportive, and lots of Spanish exposure. The children have plenty of playtime, and space to run, dance, and climb, with home-cooked nutritious meals and snacks, activities and story time. My kids have loved going to “school” and told me (at length, all 3 of them) about how much fun they have."
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Welcome to Oak Center Little People Academy! 🌳 We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering nurturing infant care and a play-based preschool program for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in West Oakland. Our curriculum is designed to spark children’s love of learning through hands-on activities that support their social, emotional, physical, and academic development. Every child, teacher, and parent is a treasured part of our community.
As part of the Oak Center Cultural Center, families also…
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Care Member says "Our son has been at Oak Center since he was 5 months old. He is so happily attached to his teachers especially Miss Yordi and Miss Naomi. He is not the “chillest” kid but they are so patient and loving. He now is in the toddler class and walks in all by himself ready for the day He loves playing in the big yard everyday. The fact that they provide meals is the cherry on top. "
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Small Size Big Mind Preschool (SSBM) is a family-run, licensed preschool proudly serving the Alameda community and the wonderful families who call it home. We welcome children from infancy through age 6, offering a nurturing Infant Care Program for children 0–2 years old and an engaging Preschool Program for children 2 years and up.
SSBM was founded by our mother, whose vision and love for children, families, and our community continue to guide everything we do today. We are now a…
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Care Member says "Have loved our experience with SSBM - PaNam campus! They are always constantly improving their services and expanding (without sacrificing quality) and we’ve loved every teacher from infant room to toddler so far. We appreciate how structured the campus is, with different activities daily for the toddlers and above. And we really like the live updates we get on the apps (while keeping the classrooms phone-free): everything from diapers, bottles, food, nap times "
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Dolphin Stars Childcare is your trusted destination for exceptional early education and care in San Francisco, CA. We specialize in Infant Care, Toddler care, and Preschool programs, providing a nurturing environment where children thrive. As a premier Mandarine Immersion Play Based school in San Francisco CA, we focus on fostering creativity, learning, and social development. Our dedicated team ensures every child feels supported and inspired to reach their full potential. Whether you’re…
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Erika L. says "Dolphin Stars Daycare is very good! We love it! "
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Li’l Angels was founded in 1995 by Herminia Cardadeiro and Alcina Cardadeiro in San Leandro, Ca. In the years following, the center has extended its reach by opening additional facilities in San Leandro and Hayward Ca. We currently operate two facilities, and pride ourselves in being family owned and operated. We continue to serve many of the same families we served as infants and now second generations children enter our facility.
Li’l Angels Child Care Centers take pride in our successful…
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Welcome to Top of the Hill!
Our play-based home daycare provides a warm, nurturing environment where children learn through hands-on exploration, creativity, and everyday play. We believe young children learn best when they feel safe, supported, and free to be curious about the world around them.
Formerly located in Nob Hill, we have proudly served families for over 8 years and are excited to continue offering the same trusted care and loving environment in our new neighborhood.
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Care Member says "Both our son and daughter were enrolled for a total of almost four years! We could not have wished for a more loving, passionate and competent caregiver than Melissa. We love her and her family and continue to stay in touch to this day. You are certainly in great hands. "
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Our in-home preschool program supports early childhood learning through play-based and structured activities. Children are introduced to foundational skills such as letters, numbers, colors, shapes, language development, and problem-solving while also building social skills, confidence, and independence. We also accept subsidy!
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Care Member says "I’m so happy with Sharina’s daycare. My son absolutely loves going there and the staff is amazing, they really care about the kids. I can tell that my son feels safe and loved at this place, they always come home with a big smile. The teachers are fantastic, they provide a stimulating learning environment and are great at communicating with parents. I’m so grateful for the supportive and nurturing environment @ Sharina’s daycare, it has made our transition back to work so much…
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2335 TULARE AVE EL CERRITO, CA
(4)
12 mi
Children’s Garden Montessori School is a small home-based Montessori and play-based preschool in El Cerrito for children 17 months – 5 years old. We believe in following the spirit of the child and honoring each child’s independence and unique learning style. Our director, Alaina Benner, has 35 years of experience, and our team of teachers brings a wealth of energy, warmth, caring, and creativity. We have a big, beautiful backyard with three climbing structures and a sandbox. We offer…
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Care Member says "Our son is absolutely thriving at the garden school. Alaina & all of her wonderful stuff are so attentive & loving with the children.
The classroom & garden play area are always tidy with great toys & activities for the kids. Our son particularly loves gymnastics with Bindi on Thursdays!
We can’t recommend Garden Montessori enough for families seeking a warm environment for their children to learn, explore & grow. "
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After-school programs near you in Oakland, CA vary in length depending on the program, both in how many hours your child will meet each time and how many weeks the program lasts. Some after-school programs may last for a few hours after school completes each day for the entire school year, while others might offer after-school activities for an hour onece a week. Ultimately, the duration of these after-school programs is going to depend on the activity, seasonality, and other factors.
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After school programs near you in Oakland, CA provide students with an opportunity to explore interests outside of classroom learning, build mentoring relationships, and develop a sense of community. These programs foster important social and emotional skills such as collaboration, responsibility, communication and problem-solving. They also help build self-confidence and enable informal educational experiences in a safe environment after the school day is over. After school programs are beneficial to both students’ academic and personal growth.
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Depending on the program, activities in Oakland, CA may include tutoring, computer classes, academic clubs and recreational sports teams. Some after-school programs also offer fun arts and crafts classes, music lessons and field trips. The primary purpose of after-school programs is to provide an environment where children can safely learn and grow while having a great time, and there are many avenues available to achieving this.
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