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Child Care Centers in Oakland, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 72 listed child care centers

Oak Center Little People Academy

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...

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Keishna's Kiddie Corner

She is an incredibly trustworthy and compassionate caregiver. Her daycare provides a safe, nurturing environment where both my son and...

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Oakland Community Montessori School

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...

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Pride in Learning Montessori Lake Merritt

1330 LAKESHORE AVE OAKLAND, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Child care
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...
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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)
Preschool
Child care
Day Care
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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Keishna's Kiddie Corner

8220 GOLF LINKS RD OAKLAND, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$1600/mo
Academic
In-Home daycare
Child care
Day Care
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...

Care Member says "She is an incredibly trustworthy and compassionate caregiver. Her daycare provides a safe, nurturing environment where both my son and granddaughters...

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Oakland Community Montessori School

4100 Redwood Rd, Ste 20A OAKLAND, CA

5.0(2)
Academic
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
In-Home daycare
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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Duck's Nest Preschool Telegraph Campus

3717 Telegraph Ave. OAKLAND, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1289/mo
Preschool
Child care
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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Little Sunflowers Academy

3160 CUTHBERT AVE OAKLAND, CA

State license verified

starting at
$2400/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Brought to you by the 🌟 dedicated management team of Boulevard Academy, 🌻Little Sunflowers Daycare and Preschool is a sister program rooted in the same child-centered philosophy that families know and love. 🌈✨ Our curriculum nurtures curiosity with hands-on learning in 🌍 science, 📖 English, 🎨 art, and ➕ math. Each week, we...
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Uptown Little Birds Micro School & Day Care

500 William Street 123 Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
Academic
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
International
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,...

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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Now Enrolling at Elizabeth FCC! Loving, Safe, and Fun Childcare for Ages 9 Months to 5 Years License #013422941 | Se Habla Español Hi families! We're so happy to welcome new little ones into our daycare family! At Elizabeth FCC, we offer a warm, secure, and joyful space where children can learn, play, and...

Alma A says "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...

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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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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)
Preschool
Child care
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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COLIBRI PRESCHOOL

4420 PIEDMONT AVE OAKLAND, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$2400/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Day Care
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
Academic
International
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
+ 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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Bella's Babies INC

5909 CAMDEN ST OAKLAND, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
We are a PLAY BASED early childhood education center.

Keely H. says "I feel like they have so many different opportunities while my child is at daycare and she gets exposed to so many different things that she can explore...

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Bright Beginnings

1272 26th Ave Oakland, CA

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 for infants and children,...

Gloria F says "Love this daycare, it provides a clean and nurturing environment where my child feels safe. Thomeika is a dedicated compassionate caregiver. She has a...

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Gymboree Play & Music / Oakland-Lakeshore Avenue

3433 Lakeshore Avenue Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
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 of 0 to 5 years old (Infants...

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

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Day Sunday's Care

5157 Fleming Ave Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
Child care

Mz. R says "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...

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Guava Care

916 Apgar St Oakland, CA

Outdoor/nature
International
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
+ 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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Carabao Kids Family Child Care

4324 Brookdale Ave Oakland, CA

Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
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 care and attention to each...
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Oakland Montessori School

3625 Fruitvale Oakland, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Preschool
Child care
A safe and inviting Montessori environment for children, aged 2-6. We have experienced teachers, a spacious yard and classroom. We offer music, art, and gymnastics. A sweet and harmonious community for children.
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Honoring Children Early Learning Village

7890 MICHIGAN AVE OAKLAND, CA

starting at
$1200/mo
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Special needs
+ 2 more
We are a small LGBT affirming play-based early learning village that puts children at the center of all we do. We offer care and learning experiences using Emergent Curriculum in a balanced home and nature setting. The Childcare Teacher has 30 years of experience in the ECD field and has participated in several ECD engagement...
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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.

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.

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.

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