Oakland, CA Daycare

There are a variety of daycares in Oakland, CA providing full time and part-time care. Some daycares are facility-based and some are in-home daycares operated out of a person's home. They can also vary in the degree of education and curriculum they offer. Additionally, some daycares offer bilingual programs for parents that want to immerse their children in multiple languages.

If you are looking for daycare options near you, start several months in advance of when you need care for your child. Care.com has 119 in Oakland, CA as of November 2021 and you can filter daycares by distance from Oakland or your zip code. From there, you can then compare daycare rates, parent reviews, view their specific services, see their hours of operation and contact them through the website for further information or to request an appointment.

As you visit daycare facilities in Oakland, CA, you should ask the providers what their hours are so you can be prepared to adjust your schedule for drop-off and pick-up. Ask what items you are responsible for bringing for your child and what items you may be required to provide that will be shared among other children or the daycare staff. Also, make sure to check directly with the business for information about their local licensing and credentials in Oakland, CA.