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The Orange House

LE ROY AVE BERKELEY, CA

State license verified

starting at
$2740/mo
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Preschool
We are currently full but we are enrolling for December 2025. We have space for fulltime (M-F) children who are over 23 months starting December 1. Thanks! The Orange House, now in our 18th year, offers a safe, fun, enriching home environment for young children. Our engaging, play-based toddler and preschool program includes...
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Fox & Bear DayCare

1129 Hearst Avenue Berkeley, CA

International
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
+ 1 more
Full time Italian language immersion, art projects, gymnastic classes, library programs, park play time, seasonal healthy meals and a lot of fun at home.
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Frog Hollow Nursery School

1635 Jaynes St Berkeley, CA

Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
In-Home daycare
+ 1 more
Frog Hollow is a small neighborhood home based preschool of twelve children per day, dedicated to creating a warm, caring community for both children and their families. We offer an emergent curriculum with long periods of time for social play, along with the structure of daily art experiences, weekly classes in music, yoga and...
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Integem STEM, Art & Design Camp

1781 Rose St Berkeley, CA

Camp Integem(camp.integem.com) is #1 AR camp for kids and teens (ages 5-18). Take summer camp... and make it magic. Camp Integem is a unique experience for K-12 students who love STEM, Art, Coding, AI, Design, Fashion, Animation, or Gaming to turn your imagination into cutting-edging designs. Teleport into your creation to...
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A home for your child's active spirit. In a time where parents know the drawbacks of too much screen time, GrowFit provides a home for the active spirit. Nurturing the playfulness within us, GrowFit’s game-based approach allows children to gain age-appropriate sports skills and build confidence while having fun. GrowFit...
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WOOLLY MAMMOTH CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL

1333 UNIVERSITY AVE BERKELEY, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1710/mo
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Woolly Mammoth has been serving families in Berkeley for over 30 years. Woolly Mammothis a full- year, full- time childcare center which provides care for children 12 months to 5 years old. We are committed to providing the highest quality care for children in a loving and stimulating environment. We ensure that each child...
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Family Day Care that serve children 0-5. Providing a safe and nurturing place.Hot, healthy meals and snacks.Lg. outside space . educational and fun activities, outside play and daily walks. Near Ashby Bart, Open 6:30 to 6:30, part, full, evenings and flex schedules,Competitive rates.Mobil care is when you just received that...
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Berkley City Recreation Programs

1947 Center St Fl 1 Berkeley, CA

Berkley City Recreation Programs provides year-round and full-time camp-based programs for young children. The facility offers a variety of activities and programs such as hiking, swimming team sports, and outdoor play. Berkley City Recreation Programs operates the whole week from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
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Woolly Mammoth Childcare

2300 Bancroft Way Berkeley, CA

Child care
Preschool
Woolly Mammoth Childcare & Preschool is a full-year, full-time childcare center providing care to infants and preschoolers up to five years of age from 8:00am to 5:30 pm. Founded in 1987, they provide high quality care for children in a loving and stimulating environment.
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Size Small Toddler School

1066 Cragmont Ave Berkeley, CA

Our school has been in the Berkeley community for many years offering quality care for children 18 months-3 yrs old. Through creative play we put an emphasis on social and emotional development. We are a play based program with lots of age appropriate toys and activities that keep us busy daily. We have lots of play time...
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Magnolia Little People Academy Family Daycare

2915 Magnolia Street OAKLAND, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$2200/mo
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Magnolia Little People Academy (Family Daycare) blossomed from the esteemed legacy of the Little People brand (Lake Merritt Little People, Boulevard Little People, Adams Point Little People, Little People, and Oak Center Little People Academy), which has been a pillar of community care for over three decades, spanning four...

Meagan G. says "My daughter loves going there! Its actually hard to get her out of there sometimes, she never wants to stop playing! It is clear that they genuinely loves...

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La Esquina De Corazones

3500 11th Street SAN PABLO, CA

State license verified

starting at
$2050/mo
International
In-Home daycare
We are a family daycare that provides a safe, loving, and nurturing environment for children. We offer both part-time and full-time care options to meet the needs of every family. In addition, we also provide care during some evening hours, giving parents the flexibility and support they need. Our goal is to create a home-like...
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T and T Lil Angels Daycare

1211 Summer Lane Richmond, CA

The mission of T and T Lil Angels Daycare is to provide each child with a nurturing, loving, fun and safe environment where they are given the opportunity to learn and grow at their own pace as individuals. My goal is to promote early learning where the focus will be on each child's social, emotional, physical and intellectual...
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My Love Bug Family Childcare

2820 Doidge Ave Pinole, CA

My Love Bug Family Childcare, was created with the idea of helping home stay moms. As a mother I understand that running errands can be difficult when we have kids. I was reflected in that situation as a mother, and not having family around made it a little bit more difficult, so that's when I decide to open a in home daycare...
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Square.Care Oakland

2129 8TH AVE OAKLAND, CA

State license verified

starting at
$2300/mo
International
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
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...
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CANNON, JANET

4778 DAVENPORT AVE OAKLAND, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1950/mo
Reggio emilia
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
+ 2 more
We are the School House Kids! We laugh, we dance, we sing, we paint, we garden, we harvest, we bake, we PLAY! Play is the work of children. We use BEST PRACTICES as our guiding philosophy in early education. We are located in the Laurel and Redwood Heights Neighborhood, easily accessible from high way 13 or from 580. We...
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Oasis

1621 Julian Dr. El Cerrito, CA

Hi, my name is O. I am a stay home mother offering the child care; part-time, date night out. I am Thai. My kids are half Thai-French. Our family has been traveling and moving into difference countries. My husband works in hospitality so that gave me a chance to help out in different kids club in different resorts plus...
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Happy Hearts Early Learning Childcare

2574 62nd Ave Oakland, CA

Happy Hearts Early Learning Childcare is a small family daycare located in Oakland, CA. It is licensed by the state of California and was established in 2016. Happy Hearts E.L.C. is open 24/5 Standard Hours are 7:00am-6:00pm Extended Care is 6:00pm-Midnight Overnight Care is Midnight-7:00am. At my daycare, I provide...
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KSS Immersion Preschools

2540 Charleston Street Oakland, CA

State license verified

International
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kids Speaking Spanish (KSS) offers a full- and part-time Spanish immersion preschool program in California's Bay Area for children aged two to six. Research shows that early language immersion learners benefit cognitively, exhibiting greater nonverbal problem-solving abilities and more flexible thinking. Students flourish in our...
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Uptown Little Birds Micro School & Day Care

500 William Street 123 Oakland, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Reggio emilia
International
Developmental (play-based)
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,...
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FAQs for finding part-time daycares near you in Berkeley, CA

Part-time daycare is becoming increasingly accessible and popular among working families. The cost of part-time daycare can vary widely depending on location and the type of center you choose.

Deciding on a part-time daycare near you in Berkeley, CA can be a daunting but important task. If you need part-time daycare, there are several factors to keep in mind while searching. Start by narrowing down options on Care.com based on location and rate. From there you can read reviews from other families. It is also wise to consider the program's curriculum, staff qualifications, and the ratio of adults to children for a quality environment.

Part-time daycare services near you in Berkeley, CA provide care for children during part of the day, typically during parents' work hours. These services typically offer activities focused on early childhood education in areas such as literacy and numeracy. Through combining structured, educational activities with free play, part-time daycares are able to give children experience in both classroom and social settings while they are under adult supervision. Additionally, part-time daycare providers typically partner with parents to tailor program goals and objectives to their needs and those of their child's.

When looking for part-time daycare near you in Berkeley, CA, it is important to research a facility's qualifications and credentials. Make sure they have a license and that their staff is certified and experienced in child care. It's also a good idea to ask about the staff-to-child ratio, as part-time daycares should be attentive to the children’s needs while they are there. Before you entrust your children with any part-time daycare, look at references from past customers or even observe how the facility operates firsthand. Finally, investigate if the part-time daycare offers activities for your children such as music, art and outdoor recreation so that your children can remain engaged when having fun outside of their home environment.

Part-time daycare can near you in Berkeley, CA can offer many benefits for both families and children alike. To start, they provide child care in a safe, stimulating environment that is supervised by trained professionals. As part-time daycare is not permanent and only used on an as-needed basis, it is often more affordable than full-time daycare, making it much easier for working parents to manage their budgets while still providing quality care for their children. Additionally, part-time daycare offers the flexibility to increase or decrease usage depending on schedules, holidays and other commitments, allowing families to adapt to changing circumstances.

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