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Child Care Centers in El Cerrito, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed child care centers

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

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.

Uptown Little Birds Micro School & Day Care

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...

- Luna

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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)
Day Care
In-Home daycare
Child care
+ 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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Gymboree Play & Music / El Cerrito Plaza

704 El Cerrito Plaza El Cerrito, CA

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Gymboree Play & Music has been fostering creativity and confidence in children ages birth-5 for over 41 years. Today there are several hundred locations in multiple countries, making us the global leader in early childhood development programs. Designed by experts, our age-appropriate activities help develop the cognitive,...
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Child care
Tatis Family Daycare is a state-licensed child care center that serves children and families residing in El Cerrito, California. The company’s services are open to young children, infants to toddlers. The company focuses on play and small-group activities. Potty training is also available for children needing such services.
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El Cerrito Preschool & Daycare Co Op

7200 Moeser Ln El Cerrito, CA

Child care
Preschool
El Cerrito Preschool & Daycare Co-op in El Cerrito, CA offers a supportive, happy, and safe environment that contributes to the whole child's development. They believe that the kids are unique individuals with different intellectual, physical, emotional, and social skills. They provide various experiences that suit the growing...
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PRIDE & JOY PRESCHOOL, INC.

1226 Liberty St El Cerrito, CA

Child care
Preschool
The Pride and Joy Preschool in El Cerrito, California offers childcare and education for two year old children through kindergarten. Their program provides activities that stimulate the children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth at their own pace. They also encourage the children to share, cooperate, explore,...
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Keystone Montessori School

6639 Blake St El Cerrito, CA

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Keystone Montessori School is a preschool located in El Cerrito, CA that provides a stimulating environment for children ages eighteen months through Kindergarten based on the educational principles of Dr. Maria Montessori. Keystone's approach focuses on creativity, community, socialization, discipline, learning, safety, and...
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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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Uptown Little Birds Micro School & Day Care

500 William Street 123 Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
Montessori
International
+ 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,...

Luna says "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...

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PILLAR KIDS CHILDCARE

3538 GOLDEN GATE WAY LAFAYETTE, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1800/mo
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Pillar Kids is a safe, clean, fun environment for children to create, investigate, and build relationships. Pillar Kids caters to the unique needs of your child, with low educator-to-child ratios that allow for intentional, individualized learning. We support children’s learning through our environment and experiences that...

Care Member says "Our family is so happy we found Pillar kids! The staff are warm and approachable and have made a beautiful environment to play and grow. Our child...

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TULIP CHILD CARE LLC/PINOLE MONTESSORI

2612 APPIAN WAY PINOLE, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Montessori
Academic
Day Care
Kindergarten
Child care
+ 1 more
We're a great a preschool based out of Pinole, CA. We are serving children of age group of 18 months to six years. You and your little one will be making a grand transition from home or a child care to preschool life, an outer world and we would love you to part of it. I would recommend you come and visit our preschool, I am...

Sachana X. says "My son was there from 9 months to 5years. They are awesome. She is like a second mother to my child. Teaching what to eat, education and manners. Just...

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KidarooCare

127 Dempsey Way Rodeo, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Waldorf
Special needs
Reggio emilia
+ 3 more
KidarooCare offers a Holistic Approach supporting the child and family. We provide an Individual Education Plan for all children. Daily communication via technology including pictures and any updates throughout the day. We provide: Nutritional Meals and Snacks Diapers and wipes Supportive space for additional services...

Bailey T says "Ms. Jay was my sons Preschool inclusion Teacher at Brookside HeadStart. She is so loving and patient! My son was having a really difficult time,...

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STEP ONE SCHOOL

499 SPRUCE ST BERKELEY, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1600/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Established in 1981, we've spent the last 40 years creating a truly diverse environment where all children feel safe and are loved. We hire and retain amazingly talented, educated and inspired teaching staff and have over a 1/3 of an acre of outdoor space (including organic gardens and water features)

Anne P. says "The teachers and staff are amazing. They care very much about the children. It's a special place and special environment! "

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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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COLIBRI PRESCHOOL

4420 PIEDMONT AVE OAKLAND, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$2400/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Colibrí is a Spanish Immersion Preschool in Oakland, CA founded by two teachers who wanted to share the love for their Latin American language and culture with the children and families of our community. We are a warm and loving community that promotes an environment where children become independent, confident, lifelong...

Julia B. says "I have two children that have attended for three years each. When I drop them off I know they are safe, loved, learning and having fun!"

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Square.Care Oakland

2129 8TH AVE OAKLAND, CA

5.0(2)
starting at
$2300/mo
International
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Day Care
In-Home daycare
+ 2 more
Square.Care Oakland is a Bilingual (English Spanish) play-based child care that focuses on educating children through exploration of the environment using natural developmentally appropriate materials. All materials are disinfected, clean, and safe. Our curriculum focuses on language development, motor skills, and...

Andreea A. says "SquareCare is a phenomenal daycare program. As a mom of two, I've done a lot of research across different programs and childcare providers, and can...

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Childtime of Martinez, CA

6635 Alhambra Ave Martinez, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...

Summer E. says "We started my son at Childtime in preschool and now he is in T-K. We have loved their program. The teachers are amazing."

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HAPPY LION DAY CARE CENTER, INC.

2929 CASTRO RD SAN PABLO, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Special needs
International
Developmental (play-based)
+ 4 more
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...

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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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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Oak Center Little People Academy

1324 ADELINE ST OAKLAND, CA

4.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$2600/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Welcome to Oak Center Little People Academy! 🌳 We are a 501(c)3 non-profit offering a play-based preschool program for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Our curriculum is all about sparking children's love for learning, not just teaching them. Every child, teacher, and parent is a treasured part of our unique community,...

Care Member says "100% would recommend this place! I trust this team with my whole heart and soul. Both of our children have gone here and it is one of the most...

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GAN ILAN PRESCHOOL - TEMPLE ISAIAH

945 RISA RD LAFAYETTE, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1382/mo
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
+ 3 more
Established in 1999, Gan Ilan, or “Garden of the Trees,” is Temple Isaiah’s cherished preschool, known by many as the number one Jewish day school in California. We cater to children ages 18 months to entering Kindergarten, prioritizing members of Temple Isaiah. At Gan Ilan, children engage in active learning through exploration...

Care Member says "Gan Ilan has truly blown us away. Our daughter absolutely loves Gan Ilan and has grown tremendously since having started this year. We are so...

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Child care centers near you in El Cerrito, 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 El Cerrito, 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 El Cerrito, 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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