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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
Day Sunday's Care
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.
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...
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
"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...
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!"
"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."
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...
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...
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...
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....
The Cottage Playhouse is a family-owned child care facility located at 1701 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA that provides a home-like environment where children between the ages of 2 and five come to learn and play. Their center features a small class setting, a large outdoor space, and enrichment...
Sequoia Nursery School is a state-licensed child care center that offers early care and education programs for preschool children. Located in Oakland, California, the company admits kids between the ages of three to five years old. The company implements a theme-based curriculum that features...
Growing Light Montessori School is an early childhood education center in Oakland, California that offers learning programs geared towards preschool and school-age children. The company admits children between the ages of two to eight years old. The company implements the Montessori Curriculum with...
At Daisy Child Development Center, we help children learn to live as caring, humane, and sensitive individuals. Our challenge is to provide an environment for growth where children are encouraged and helped to understand their world through the full use of their senses, feelings, and intellects.
To...
Bernice & Joe Playschool located in Oakland, CA is a day care center provide a safe, clean, interactive, fun and exciting environment where your child can learn while having fun. The center staff is nurturing, patient and professional and you will always feel comfortable leaving your child at the...
Eden Child Daycare Home in Oakland, CA is a bilingual center that provide a safe, nurturing, interactive, fun and exciting environment where your child can learn while having fun. The center has a comprehensive program from Infant to Five Years Old.
The Starlite Child Development Center is located in Oakland, CA. They offer preschool, kindergarten, after-school programs and summer school. They accept ages 3 to 5 years old children. They aim to provide programming that enables your child to develop cognitive, social/emotional, language and...
The Harmony House Learning Center in Oakland, California offers a holistic child care curriculum for young children. Their thematic activities stimulate the children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth through a healthy balance between indoor and outdoor activities.They also serve...
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At Tudorka Tots we like to provide early childhood education for children in a home-like environment that will be conducive to a child's total growth and development. Our program offers care from infancy to age 5. Our purpose is to build a strong...
Our Director, Lori, is passionate about creating healthy, loving, dynamic learning environments for children. Lori brings over 30 years of experience, a BA degree in Early Childhood Education, a Master Teacher Credential, and a Site Supervisor Credential to the table as she cultivates a well rounded...
The Renaissance International School is an independent, Montessori school in Oakland for children from the age of 2 years through Middle School.
Our program includes art, music and French and Spanish language immersion. Students become fluent in English, French and Spanish. The school was founded...
Lakeshore Children's Center in Oakland, California is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide care for families and kids of all ages.
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FAQs for finding child care centers near you in Oakland, CA
What are the benefits of child care centers near me in Oakland, CA?
Child care centers near you in Oakland, 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.
What will my child do at a child care center near me in Oakland, CA?
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 Oakland, 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.
How can I find a child care center near me in Oakland, CA?
You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Oakland, 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.
Ratings for Oakland, CA child care centers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Child Care Centers in Oakland, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed child care centers.