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Nursery Preschools in Alameda, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 60 listed nursery preschools

Thomas Family Child Care

We had an excellent experience with Shereé Thomas daycare. This was my first experience with a home based daycare and it was a great one....

- Marian Q.

Pequenas Burbujas Day Care

I sent my daughter here as an infant and she absolutely loved it. Everyone here is wonderful with the children and make them feel at home. I...

- Maria T

Thomas Family Child Care

I had a really hard time finding care in Alameda that I felt comfortable with. You have to trust your gut when you meet with care givers....

- Angel P.

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Thomas Family Child Care

833 Santa Clara Ave Alameda, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

My name is Sheree Thomas and I am the child care provider for Thomas Family Child Care in Alameda, CA. Thomas Family Child Care is now enrolling for the Spring and Summer. I have space for three children between the ages of 20 months - 4 years old. What I can offer: I will provide a safe environment filled with love and...

Marian Q. says "We had an excellent experience with Shereé Thomas daycare. This was my first experience with a home based daycare and it was a great one. Shereé is very...

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Pequenas Burbujas Day Care

609 Sheffield Rd. Alameda, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Pequenas Burbujas Daycare provides service for children 3 months to 5 year olds. We have full time spaces for children over 2 years old and we provide 10 hours max of care a day. We open at 6am and close at 6pm and we provide only homemade foods and healthy snacks. Our priority is the well being of your child. If you have any...

Maria T says "I sent my daughter here as an infant and she absolutely loved it. Everyone here is wonderful with the children and make them feel at home. I was nervous...

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Thomas Family Child Care

1732 Buena Vista Ave Alameda, CA

5.0(1)
My name is Sheree Thomas and I am the child care provider for Thomas Family Child Care in Alameda, CA. Thomas Family Child Care is now enrolling for the fall. I have space for four children between the ages of 12 months - 4 years old, and two spots for school age children. What I can offer: I will provide a safe environment...

Angel P. says "I had a really hard time finding care in Alameda that I felt comfortable with. You have to trust your gut when you meet with care givers. When I met Sheree...

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Forest Garden Day Care

81 Sea Bridge Alameda, CA

5.0(1)
A place in Alameda where you can rest assured that your children are in good hands while you are away at work. In our home day care, we encourage children of all ages to practice their cognitive, social, and motor skills, while making sure they continue to learn while playing.

Lucia says "I currently have my 7 month old baby girl at Forest Garden Day Care and we love it! Emma (owner) and Norie are very hands on, caring, and trustworthy. My...

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Gloria's Daycare

106 Jervis Bay Alameda, CA

4.6(9)

State license verified

Childcare service in a friendly family environment. I have been providing childcare services since 1991. I'm CPR/First Aid Certified. I'm bilingual in Spanish. My hours are from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday-Friday. I'm very flexible when parent need accommodations. I care for children from 3 months old to 4 years old.

Julia G. says "Gloria has been caring for my almost 2 yo son since he was just 6 months old. He gets so excited to spend the day with her and the other children and I...

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Thulasana Home Daycare

544 Central Avenue Alameda, CA

3.5(6)

State license verified

In setting up my daycare, it was important that it be a fun, nurturing and stimulating environment, filled with exploration and creativity. Our program also is designed as such, with the infant/toddler in mind. The emphasis is on emotional, mental, physical and social development. This is achieved by full immersion in art,...

Priya N. says "Our son was with Happy for over one year, and she was beyond wonderful. We feel so lucky that we found her. We always trusted her to treat him with love,...

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SMALL SIZE BIG MIND - Pan Am Way

2450 PAN AM WAY ALAMEDA, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$475/mo

Jeanette N. says "Both my kids have gone here since they were babies and one has just aged out and is ready for kindergarten. While its a play based daycare they do have...

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Weebit Preschool And Daycare

2845 Santa Clara Ave Alameda, CA

State license verified

We are excited to announce that enrollment for the 2025-2026 program year is now open. With two of our TK graduates moving on, we have two spots available for children ranging from infants to preschool age. We invite you to schedule a tour and learn more about our nurturing environment and thoughtfully designed curriculum....
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Brittany's Tiny Tykes Daycare

4046 Tripoli Drive Unit B Alameda, CA

I am a licensed child care provider in Alameda and will be providing full-time and drop-in care. In addition to be licensed by the state, I am also a certified Coast Guard Family Child Care home. We are a Coast Guard family and live in the Coast Guard community in Alameda. Our home is safe, clean and full of fun activities for...
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Le Petit Z Montessori Preschool

838 Santa Clara Ave Alameda, CA

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Le Petit Z Creating Moments Of Wonderment Remember the last time you looked at something in wonderment? It was something so unique and interesting that it stopped you in your tracks. We aim to create those moments of wonderment each day in our daily activities and curriculum. It is wonderment that makes a child associate...
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Beth Arruda

3220 Fir Ave Alameda, CA

I am a 53 old woman, mother of 3 and I absolutely love children.
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Rainy Day Childcare

3001 Madison Street Alameda, CA

Emergency, Backup or Short-Term Childcare in your home or mine. Daytime, weekends and overnight too. I may care for sick children in your home if I have no other children that day. ABOUT ME: I am a single mom of 2 young school aged boys. I have many years experience in caring for children, both my own and others. I am not...
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La French Teach

Mississippi Street San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
La French Teach provides a safe and personalized learning environment in small groups. It encourages social interaction to promote independence, social skills, and foster self-confidence. Your little one will learn through diverse engaging activities such as art, yoga, music, cooking and more. The French Teach operates like in...

Brigitte C says "My child has greatly benefitted from Anne-Laure and La French Teach. It's a place she loves to go and has learned many skills in the year she has...

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Little Sprouts Family Child Care

150 Berry ST San Francisco, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Hi parents, Little Sprouts is a licensed bilingual family daycare in Mission Bay neighborhood. We care for ages 3 months to 4 years old children. Little Sprouts Daycare offers a loving, nurturing, clean, and safe environment for your growing little ones. The happiness, growth, and development of our kids are important for us....

Sylvia H. says "Sharon has provided our daughter (now 2 years old) with the best level of care that any parent can hope for - we could not be any happier! We have the...

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My Happy Place

928 Persia Ave San Francisco, CA

5.0(4)

Andy P says "We were extremely fortunate to have had MHP's owner (Eugenia) care for our oldest child (now 4.5 years old) for two years as part of a nanny share agreement...

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Diamond Little People Academy, Llc

955 12th Street Oakland, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Greetings! We are excited to announce our large family child care program, enrolling toddlers and preschool ages (www.diamondlittlepeople.com)! We have been honored to open a program, offering a new place for your child to experience a fun, safe, and inspirational environment! Children thrive by learning through play...

Marisa M says "The caregivers at DLPA are always happy to see my child when she arrives. They are loving, artistic, organized, fun and silly. I'm constantly impressed...

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Sandmann Family Day Care

4023 Cesar Chavez Street San Francisco, CA

5.0(6)

State license verified

Welcome to Sandmann Family Day Care! Sandmann Family Day Care is a bilingual childcare program, German and English, located in the heart of Noe Valley in San Francisco. We provide loving and professional care for children between the ages of 15 to 48 months. Our bilingual program offers a play- and music-based nurturing...

Aigerim S. says "Our son went to Sandmann for about 2 years and absolutely loved it! Great teachers, very attentive and caring. In 2 years there were no accidents. During...

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Happy Child Family Daycare

730 Paris Street San Francisco, CA

5.0(4)
Happy Child Family Daycare is a licensed and insured, bilingual childcare provider in San Francisco. We offer early childcare programs for 3 months to 3 years old children. We teach Mandarin and English. Children are encouraged to learn from a variety of play activities, dance and music classes, and art & crafts projects. We...

Benjamin M. says "This is a great group of teachers. Kind, loving, with good attention to detail. They keep a well cleaned home, and take the kids to the park a ton....

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Cosmos Montessori

22 Ford St San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

We are a very small Montessori school in San Francisco that serves children between 12 months to 3 years old. We help children to learn how to become independent, inquisitive, confident, self-motivated, and peaceful human beings in the world. We believe that our responsibility is to cultivate an enriched community where the...

Keith T. says "Our son has been with Miho from 1-3 yo. At the start, we were hesitant about being apart from him for the first time, but felt the opportunity for his...

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Caterpillar Corner

1686 Graff Ave San Leandro, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Hello, my name is Christina Carter. I am proud to say I am the owner of Caterpillar Corner. I have been caring for children for over fifteen years and have enjoyed every minute of it. I started Caterpillar Corner based on my love and dedication to the successful growth of young children. I truly believe that a child's start in...

Shashawna B. says "I highly recommend Christina Carter-Proctor and her newly founded daycare. She has been nannying for me for over 2 years and if I resided in the San...

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FAQs for finding nursery preschools near you in Alameda, CA

Choosing a nursery preschool near you in Alameda, CA for your child is an important decision to make, as this will be the first time your little one is attending school. Doing research ahead of time can help you find a nursery preschool that meets all of your expectations. Research nursery schools in your area and read reviews from other parents to get an idea of the quality and track record each nursery offers. Talk to the staff member or director at each nursery you visit and observe the classroom environment to ensure that the nursery follows good practices related to safety, cleanliness and curriculum. Once you have determined which nursery will best suit your needs, schedule a tour for you and your child so that they feel comfortable with their new surroundings before starting school.

When choosing a nursery preschool for your child near you in Alameda, CA, there are several key factors to keep in mind. Look for a nursery school that provides a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment so your child feels comfortable learning and exploring. It's also important to ensure the nursery preschool offers stimulating and age-appropriate activities that stimulate their cognitive, emotional and behavioral development. Ultimately, the best nursery preschool should prioritize your child's wellbeing by encouraging healthy academic habits while forming positive relationships with other kids and educators.

The average hourly rate that nursery preschools near you in Alameda, CA charge per hour is $0.00. Nursery preschools offer a variety of learning and play opportunities for young children. Structured activities such as circle time, stories, crafts, music and movement, dramatic play, science experiments and outdoor play nurture young minds in big and small ways. Some nursery preschools even offer their own library for children to borrow books from. By advocating developmentally appropriate practices and offering stimulating activities tailored to your child's age and interests, nursery preschools help your little one get ready for formal education in the future.

Nursery preschools near you in Alameda, CA are designed to help young children develop important cognitive, language and social skills they will need in school and throughout their lives. These early childhood education centers feature experienced teachers and a stimulating, safe learning environment. Research has shown that nursery schools offer many benefits for both children and parents alike; from increased self-confidence and communication skills, to greater understanding of numbers, colors, and shapes. They also give kids a chance to interact with other children their own age which can help them understand the concept of sharing and teamwork. Parents may find nursery preschool programs beneficial too since they can provide much-needed respite or an outlet for creative activities for youngsters.

All nursery preschools on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Any nursery preschools who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. A CareCheck is a great jumping off point, but we strongly recommend that you do your own due diligence. When choosing a nursery preschool near you in Alameda, CA, it is important to be thorough in your research. Ask other parents for recommendations and take advantage of online reviews and ratings. Additionally, visit the nursery preschools if these visits are allowed, or contact them with questions relevant to their care approach. The nursery should have high safety standards to protect the children from any potential dangers and appropriate policies on disciplinary approaches and health management. Choosing a nursery school also means learning about their curriculum; don’t forget to ask about their educational plans as well as any special activities they may offer. Finally, the nursery preschool staff will play a big role in the quality of care provided so it's essential that they are competent and friendly towards both children and parents.

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