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7227 - La Petite Academy on Lakeside Drive

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the...

- Carla C.

Children's Garden Montessori School

Our son is absolutely thriving at the garden school. Alaina & all of her wonderful stuff are so attentive & loving with the children. The...

- Care member

Bright Future Early Learning Center

I sent my kids to Bright Future from infancy to preschool. It is a great place for working families in downtown Oakland. With a nursing room...

- Nicole F.

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7227 - La Petite Academy on Lakeside Drive

3891 LAKESIDE DR RICHMOND, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized curriculum in our infant care,...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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Children's Garden Montessori School

2335 TULARE AVE EL CERRITO, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$705/mo
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Day Care
In-Home daycare
+ 1 more
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...

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 &...

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Bright Future Early Learning Center

1515 CLAY ST STE 146 OAKLAND, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1830/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
At Bright Future, we are proud to offer the children in our care an enriching, hands-on, developmentally appropriate environment that supports an early love of learning. We foster an environment of participation and partnership with parents and families and are proud of the community we have created. Bright Future is a play...

Nicole F. says "I sent my kids to Bright Future from infancy to preschool. It is a great place for working families in downtown Oakland. With a nursing room and really...

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Broadway Children'S School Of Oakland, Inc.

394 ADAMS ST OAKLAND, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS ARE PART-TIME, either 2 or 3 days per week, with specific schedules listed below. At Broadway Children's School, our play-based programs reflect the belief that every child is unique and special, and we nurture and encourage that sense of individuality so that each child will develop within his or her own...

Jill E. says "My daughter Autumn started in the PACT program. So 3.5 years at Broadway. We were looking for a easy flexible beginning to school for her and wanting to...

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Oakland Community Montessori School

4100 Redwood Rd, Ste 20A OAKLAND, CA

5.0(2)
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
In-Home daycare
Preschool
At OCMS, we’re reimagining early childhood education as a space for liberation, cultural affirmation, and joyful discovery. We offer a warm, in-home learning environment where children ages 18 months to 4 years are deeply seen, supported, and empowered to grow into confident, compassionate thinkers. Our approach is inspired by...

Care Member says "We've had our daughter enrolled in OCMS for close to a year now and we've been impressed with her development in several areas. OCMS offers something...

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Sunshine House Martinez

4950 Pacheco Blvd Martinez, CA

5.0(1)
Child care
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 get Sunshine House...

Genny M says "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...

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Caterpillar Kids Daycare

906 Channing Way C Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
Special needs
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Caterpillar Daycare Monday through Friday 3 months to 5 years * CPR, First Aid & Preventative Health

Care Member says "My son (15m) is lucky enough to go to CKD. I cannot say enough good things about them. They are so warm and loving. My son eats wonderful meals and gets...

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Guava Care

916 Apgar St Oakland, CA

Special needs
Montessori
International
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
+ 1 more
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 our own team of professional...
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Gymboree Play & Music / Lafayette: 1st Street Corner

3482 Mt. Diablo Boulevard Lafayette, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Adult and Child Play Center focused on early child development and FUN! Gymboree Play & Music offers Art, Music and Play for ages Birth to 5y11m, as well as a Preschool Alternative program for Children 3-5y11m. . We use age-appropriate curriculum designed to provide activities and experiences that will support holistic growth...
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Duck's Nest Preschool Telegraph Campus

3717 Telegraph Ave. OAKLAND, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1289/mo
Child care
Preschool
Duck’s Nest follows a play-based philosophy that supports a child-directed Emergent Curriculum. Through observation and collaboration with children, we are able to build Our philosophy is strongly rooted in social-emotional development because relationships and bonds are critical to a child’s learning and development. Play is...
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Camp Integem - Martin Luther King Middle

1781 ROSE ST BERKELEY, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Day Care
+ 1 more
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Little Bloom Academy

1962 Heath Dr El Sobrante, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Our mission is to offer a high quality neighborhood preschool that works collaboratively with parents to ensure every preschooler learns and grows in a nurturing and fun environment, setting the foundation for a lifelong love of education and success in school and life.
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CURIOUS EXPLORERS ACADEMY

200 BROADWAY RICHMOND, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1640/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
We proudly offer a positive, child-centered preschool experience that fosters a love of learning in a nurturing community. In each child, we strive to cultivate: autonomy, a sense of belonging, respect for others, and an enthusiasm for exploration and learning.
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Boulevard Little People Academy

470 BOULEVARD WAY PIEDMONT, CA

State license verified

starting at
$2296/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
The Little People Academies are play-based preschool programs with an approach that focuses on inspiring children to learn instead of requiring them to learn. We value each child, teacher, and parent as a part of our special community, pieces of a unit that get to grow together. Contact us for more information and how your...
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Peekadoodle Academy

900 North Point St. Suite F100 San Francisco, CA

Preschool
Peekadoodle Academy is a licensed preschool program founded on a balanced approach to learning. Our curriculum fosters independent and creative thinking through a balance of both guided exploration and learning through play. The Academy centers its curriculum on the whole child through cognitive, social/emotional, and physical...
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WILDWOOD CHILDRENS SCHOOL

8 WILDWOOD AVE PIEDMONT, CA

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Day Care
+ 1 more
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Angel Academy

2215 Marin Ave Berkeley, CA

Waldorf
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
Angel Academy serves children and their families in the most loving and present way. We are based upon a heart-centered pedagogy: Helping the children find their breath, love their emotions, and stand in their freedom. Our teachers have over 15 years of experience in holistic pedagogy, such as Waldorf philosophy and Montessori...
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True Sunshine Preschool Center Inc.

777 Stockton St Ste 201 San Francisco, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
True Sunshine Preschool Center is an award-winning, non-profit, private preschool which has been providing childcare services to the San Francisco Chinatown Community for more than 40 years. It is a full-time year-round, bilingual English/Cantonese preschool serving the Chinatown District; it serves preschool children from 2...
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Uptown Little Birds Micro School & Day Care

500 William Street 123 Oakland, CA

Reggio emilia
Montessori
International
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
+ 4 more
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 one-classroom private school,...
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Michael L. Preschool

682 Michael Ln Lafayette, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2016!! Nestled in the beautiful hills of Lafayette, find a warm and wonderful environment for your child to spend the day exploring and learning through developmentally appropriate play! We accept children 2 years 9 months to 5 years old. Michael Lane Preschool offers a developmental program...
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Child care centers near you in Albany, CA provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.

A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Albany, CA have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.

You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Albany, CA. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.

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