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Preschools in Castro Valley, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

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...

- Care member

SHARINA’S DAY CARE

I’m so happy with Sharina’s daycare. My son absolutely loves going there and the staff is amazing, they really care about the kids. I can...

- Care member

Little Primary Playhouse

Amazing! She is everything you are looking for in a child care provider loving, fun, clean, and the only person I would ever trust leaving...

- Koressa X.

Top Preschools Near Castro Valley

Oakland Community Montessori School

4100 Redwood Rd, Ste 20A OAKLAND, CA

5.0(2)

Academic

Developmental (play-based)

Montessori

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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SHARINA’S DAY CARE

26415 Cascade Street HAYWARD, CA

5.0(5)

starting at: $1500/mo

Academic

Montessori

Preschool

In-Home daycare

Our in-home preschool program supports early childhood learning through play-based and structured activities. Children are introduced to foundational skills such as letters, numbers, colors, shapes, language development, and problem-solving while also building social skills, confidence, and independence.

Care Member says "I’m so happy with Sharina’s daycare. My son absolutely loves going there and the staff is amazing, they really care about the kids. I can tell that my...

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Little Primary Playhouse

31303 Santa Rita Way Union City, CA

5.0(1)

My name is Koressa and I was born and raised in San Jose, CA. I've lived in the union city area with my husband for 5 years and we have a handsome 1 year old son who we enjoy dearly. Growing up I have always known I wanted to work with children. I have been working with children of all ages in a variety of settings for over 14...

Koressa X. says "Amazing! She is everything you are looking for in a child care provider loving, fun, clean, and the only person I would ever trust leaving my kids with!"

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Rada's Day Care Home

2648 Durnago Ln San Ramon, CA

4.0(6)

Benefits Your Child Will Enjoy: * Preschool Curriculum *Holiday and Birthday Parties for children *Classical music played during nap time *Exposure to diverse type music *Nutritious home-cooked meals with wholesome ingredients *Plenty of stimulating and educational toys *Daily reading time *Interactive play: Finger...

Kathryn B. says "We LOVE Rada! Our family has been with her for over a year and half and now have our second child in care with her. The space is awesome for a little...

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Ivette's Child Care

1514 FERNSIDE BLVD ALAMEDA, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at: $1118/mo

Academic

Developmental (play-based)

Preschool

In-Home daycare

Day Care

Welcome to Ivette’s Family Child Care, where nurturing little hearts and minds is our passion! With over 33 years of experience, our licensed home daycare provides a warm, safe, and loving environment for your child to learn, grow, and play. With a focus on personalized attention, pre-school curriculum, and creative activities,...

Care Member says "My child has been with Ivette for a little over a year. I love the structure of Ivette's program--she offers a different theme every week with...

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SHOOTING STARS PRESCHOOL

7156 REGIONAL ST DUBLIN, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at: $1800/mo

Academic

Outdoor/nature

Reggio emilia

Montessori

Developmental (play-based)

+ 1 more

Shooting Stars preschool's program has been designed keeping the individual child’s academic success in mind. We believe that every child deserves a right to succeed in school, not just in Kindergarten but all the way to college and beyond. The foundation for that academic success can be laid only when the child as young as 2...

Care Member says "My son has attended Shooting Stars for two years now, and the way the teachers here have helped him grow and blossom is immeasurable. So very shy in the...

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CANNON, JANET

4778 DAVENPORT AVE OAKLAND, CA

5.0(4)

starting at: $1950/mo

Cooperative

Outdoor/nature

Reggio emilia

Montessori

Developmental (play-based)

+ 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...

Care Member says "Schoolhouse Kids is run by a wonderful group of caretakers. They keep us posted on the daily activities and are great with communication with our...

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Wonderful Minds Day Care

3351 Roma Pl San Ramon, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Looking for loving, safe, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to express themselves through arts, crafts, and free play. Emphasis on reading with phonics. I provide home cooked vegetarian meal and snacks. Large, clean home with backyard and no pets. I provide care for Infants, toddlers and school going kids.

Sediqa F. says "Ekta is a professional and really knows how to take care of little kids. My daughter went to Wonderful Minds daycare for almost a year. From the...

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E.B. Rock Family Daycare And Preschool

1220 103rd Ave Oakland, CA

5.0(5)

E.B. Rock Family Daycare and Preschool - our responsibility is to work in partnership with parents to provide a safe, affordable, and high quality in a nurturing environment. In doing so we support families and special needs of the child. Our goal is to strengthen the bridge between your work and family life by creating a...

Glenda B says "I'm more than happy to give this daycare a five star review. The love, respect, and care that is given to both the children and parent is outstanding. My...

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Little Lotus Kids Day Care

3318 Amaryllis Cir San Ramon, CA

5.0(1)

NOW ENROLLING!! Little Lotus Kids Day Care is licensed by the State of California to serve 8 children between the ages of 2 and 8. We are located in Gale Ranch neighborhood close to Coyote Creek Elementary School, San Ramon. I have previous work experience and passionate in taking care of children's needs they deserve....

Care Member says "My Daughter Started going to Little Lotus daycare when she was 11 months Old. Usha is so meticulous, has great time management and provides the best...

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My Little Carousel

5311 BELVEDERE ST OAKLAND, CA

5.0(5)

Academic

Outdoor/nature

Developmental (play-based)

Preschool

In-Home daycare

My Little Carousel is expanding the capacity for large licence and new location, Near Maxwell Park neighborhoods Fairfax in Oakland CA 94601

Care Member says "They are fantastic family who’s lovingly taken care of our kiddo for three years. They actively teach the kiddos and he comes home happy everyday."

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Safari Kid Hayward 2 - Hesperian

26236 Adrian Ave. Hayward, CA

Academic

Cooperative

International

Developmental (play-based)

Outdoor/nature

+ 3 more

"Safari Kid an International chain with more than 50 locations worldwide, founded in 2005, offers research based customized Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, After School and Summer camp Programs! Safari Kid's early childhood education programs are customized for the learning curve of each child and develop critical...

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Shining Stars Montessori

2500 HANSEN RD FAIRVIEW, CA

Academic

Cooperative

Montessori

Developmental (play-based)

Preschool

+ 1 more

We're a great a preschool based out of Hayward, CA. We are serving children of age group of 2 to 6 years. preschoolers and 6 to 13 after schoolers. For Preschoolers: 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...

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Safari Kid - Hayward

26236 Adrian Ave Hayward, CA

Academic

Cooperative

International

Developmental (play-based)

Outdoor/nature

+ 3 more

Safari Kid an International chain with more than 50 locations worldwide, founded in 2005, offers research based customized Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, After School and Summer camp Programs! At Safari Kid, we believe in creating a learning environment, which facilitates in fostering a lifelong passion for learning and...

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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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Childhood Montessori

141st Avenue San Leandro, CA

Academic

Outdoor/nature

Montessori

Preschool

In-Home daycare

Welcome to Family Daycare/Preschool: CHILDHOOD in San Leandro! -Children ages: 3 to 6. -Monday-Friday/Full/Part-Time. -Affordable! -(Licensed) Experienced/credentialed preschool educator with music background will extend the opportunity for the children in the care to discover the joy and love of music! -Montessori program is...

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Twinkle Stars Daycare

4378 Planet Circle Union City, CA

State license verified

Safe and loving environment Extended hours for after school kids Art and crafts Affordable prices Accept infant to 13 year old child Preschool curriculum Hands on learning

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PRINCIPLED ACADEMY, THE

2305 WASHINGTON AVE SAN LEANDRO, CA

State license verified

starting at: $1500/mo

Academic

Cooperative

International

Faith based

Developmental (play-based)

+ 1 more

Character Education Preschool of the East Bay located near downtown San Leandro and the San Leandro BART station.

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Buttafllys Playcare

347 Laurel Ave, Ste D HAYWARD, CA

State license verified

starting at: $1400/mo

Academic

Developmental (play-based)

In-Home daycare

Buttafllys Playcare is a great first start to preparing your child for grade school and everyday life. Davida truly cares about the development of children and understands that daily educational walks and field trips provide knowledge through fun experiences. We offer both part-time and full-time enrollment with low...

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Love the kidz daycare preschool

4464 QUEENSBORO WAY UNION CITY, CA

State license verified

starting at: $1495/mo

Academic

Outdoor/nature

Montessori

International

Developmental (play-based)

+ 5 more

Experienced for 29 years in childcare. We are a dedicated child care provider and preschool program in Union City, right at the border of South Hayward and Fremont Arden wood area. We are near Newark as well. Our team includes four adults, including three fully trained teachers, offering personalized care. We provide nutritious...

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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Castro Valley, CA

In 2026 what types of preschools can I find near me in Castro Valley, CA?

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Castro Valley, CA. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Castro Valley, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Castro Valley, CA?

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Castro Valley, CA, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Castro Valley, CA.

How can I find a preschool near me in Castro Valley, CA?

When looking for a preschool near you in Castro Valley, CA on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Castro Valley, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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Find Trusted Preschools Near Me in Castro Valley, CA

Recent preschool reviews from local parents in Castro Valley, CA

Oakland Community Montessori School

SHARINA’S DAY CARE

Little Primary Playhouse

Top Preschools Near Castro Valley

Oakland Community Montessori School

SHARINA’S DAY CARE

Little Primary Playhouse

Rada's Day Care Home

Ivette's Child Care

SHOOTING STARS PRESCHOOL

CANNON, JANET

Wonderful Minds Day Care

E.B. Rock Family Daycare And Preschool

Little Lotus Kids Day Care

My Little Carousel

Safari Kid Hayward 2 - Hesperian

Shining Stars Montessori

Safari Kid - Hayward

Happy Hearts Early Learning Childcare

Childhood Montessori

Twinkle Stars Daycare

PRINCIPLED ACADEMY, THE

Buttafllys Playcare

Love the kidz daycare preschool

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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Castro Valley, CA

In 2026 what types of preschools can I find near me in Castro Valley, CA?

What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Castro Valley, CA?

How can I find a preschool near me in Castro Valley, CA?

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