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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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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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PILLAR KIDS CHILDCARE

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...

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FOUNTAINHEAD MONTESSORI SCHOOL ORINDA CAMPUS's Photo

FOUNTAINHEAD MONTESSORI SCHOOL ORINDA CAMPUS

30 SANTA MARIA WAY ORINDA, CA

State license verified

Fountainhead Montessori School is dedicated to teach children through quality education programs and prepared, nurturing environment designed to stimulate and develop children’s love of learning. We are committed to putting children at the center of an interconnected circle of families, friends, teachers, and the community....
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Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
St. Mark's Nursery School in Orinda, 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 from two to five years old.
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The Orinda Preschool

10 Irwin Way Orinda, CA

Child care
Preschool
The Orinda Preschool located at 10 Irwin Way, Orinda, CA is a parent participation preschool and a transitional kindergarten that offers 2's, 3's, 4's, and Transitional Kindergarten play-based programs. The school provides comprehensive curricula focusing on children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development.
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St. John Preschool

501 Moraga Way Orinda, CA

Child care
Preschool
The St. John Preschool in Orinda, California offers childcare and preschool education for young pre-kindergarten children. The program provides activities that stimulate the children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth. The activities teach the children through their own initiated activities, rather than through...
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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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Keishna's Kiddie Corner

8220 GOLF LINKS RD OAKLAND, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$1600/mo
Academic
Child care
Day Care
In-Home daycare
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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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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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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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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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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ALICE'S MONTESSORI - ASTRID

105 ASTRID DRIVE PLEASANT HILL, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$1950/mo
Montessori
Child care
Day Care
Kindergarten
Preschool

Care Member says "Both of my kids have thrived at Alice’s Montessori. They really prepared my daughter for kindergarten and my son is currently learning so much. We are...

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PETER PAN PRESCHOOL

2100 MARINER SQUARE DR ALAMEDA, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1600/mo
Waldorf
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
+ 2 more
To provide a nurturing environment where self-concepts are enhanced, independence encouraged, social skills acquired and individuality respected. To provide children with opportunities to gain competence in a variety of skills such as; art, science, music, movement, and language arts, through hands – on experiences. To provide...

Angie D. says "She is absolutely amazing! She cared for my son from the time he was 2 months old all the way up to Kindergarten. She is extremely proficient, professional...

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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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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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GAN B'NAI SHALOM AT CONGREGATION B'NAI SHALOM

74 ECKLEY LN WALNUT CREEK, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$2642/mo
Faith based
Child care
Preschool
Welcome to Gan B’nai Shalom Preschool - a preschool where children receive a stimulating, creative, and nurturing learning experience that provides them with the foundation to grow educationally, socially, and spiritually. Inspired by Jewish values, our program provides opportunities for children’s exploration, self-expression...

Meg B. says "The campus is beautiful. Staff is just incredible! They are so well educated and caring. The campus is secure and safe. They truly do a great job keeping...

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TULIP CHILD CARE LLC/PINOLE MONTESSORI

2612 APPIAN WAY PINOLE, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Montessori
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Kindergarten
+ 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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GAN ILAN PRESCHOOL - TEMPLE ISAIAH

945 RISA RD LAFAYETTE, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1382/mo
Special needs
Reggio emilia
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
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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Building Kidz of Berkeley - Under 10 Spots Left!

1450 6TH ST BERKELEY, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Montessori
International
Developmental (play-based)
Waldorf
+ 6 more
🌟 **Discover the Joy of Learning at Building Kidz School!** 🌟We invite you to experience firsthand how we nurture young minds through our unique "whole child" philosophy. Discover the joy of learning at Building Kidz School! At Building Kidz School, we’re dedicated to fostering creativity and growth in children aged 2-6. Our...

Anna B. says "We have loved the community and environment for our son at Building Kidz"

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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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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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Child care centers near you in Orinda, 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 Orinda, 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 Orinda, 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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