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Soana Lauti Daycare
5.0
Soana and her family are simply the best! My baby girl started at Soana's when she was 1 year old and only left because we moved out of the area when she was almost 2.5 years old.
She loved Soana's! She would get so excited in the car ride there, jump out of my arms to her when we arrived and then...
- Jessica C
Little Explorers Preschool
5.0
Our family has been lucky to have had Teacher Tara a part of our every day lives for the past 3 years, one year when she was lead teacher at Oakland Garden School and two years at Little Explorers.
Little Explorers has been integral in helping our eldest daughter transform from a shy, reluctant...
- Lara K
Diamond Little People Academy, Llc
5.0
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 with their dedication to providing exceptional care and educational opportunities for the children.
- Marisa M
Uptown Little Birds Micro School & Day Care
5.0
I highly recommend this school and day care. I know when I drop my son off, that he is in great hands. He receives healthy home cooked meals, a tailored bilingual education, exercise and fresh. When we're home, he will often tell me that he misses/loves his teachers and school and I know the feeling...
- Luna
Boulevard Little People Academy
5.0
Provided quality care to the many hundreds of familie served in the Grand-Lakeshore-Piedmont area.
- Deltrina J
Preschools in Oakland, CA
5.0
(3)
I have been a licensed daycare provider for over 10 yrs. I do offer a preschool curriculum in a small learning pod environment for ages 2-4 yrs old. This allows children to have a personal learning experience and plenty of 1 on 1 time with staff. We also do arts and crafts on some days, take walks...
5.0
"My son went to Soana Lauti's Daycare from 8 months old to almost 5 years old. It was so wonderful to take my child every morning to a place he loved where he was safe, cared for, and inspired to learn. For me, peace of mind is the single most important criteria...
Erin C
5.0
(2)
Warm greetings,
Little Explorers Preschool focus is to provide a stimulating, diverse, safe, nurturing environment that builds lifelong skills that encourages each child to ask questions to set children up for success in kindergarten and beyond for all children ages 1 to 6 years of age.
Little...
5.0
"We have worked with Teacher Tara since about 2018, when she was the lead teacher in the 4-5 year old classroom at Oakland Garden School.
Since then, our girls have attended her Little Explorers preschool throughout the pandemic, and although we changed schools...
Joel F
5.0
(2)
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...
5.0
"We've bee with this day care for a few years now and I can't recommend them more highly! The two owners and operators are the epitome of professionalism and the way they care for, interact with, and inspire our young daughter is not only inspiring--it's a relief....
Guy M
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
"I highly recommend this school and day care. I know when I drop my son off, that he is in great hands. He receives healthy home cooked meals, a tailored bilingual education, exercise and fresh. When we're home, he will often tell me that he misses/loves his...
Luna
5.0
(1)
The Boulevard Academies consist of two amazing facilities running a program that enhances every child by learning through play; enabling growth physically, academically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively. Both academies focus on nurturing quality care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, in...
5.0
"Provided quality care to the many hundreds of familie served in the Grand-Lakeshore-Piedmont area."
Deltrina J
5.0
(2)
Bright Beginnings Family Childcare is a small family daycare licensed by the state of California. I operate a small family home childcare which is different than a Day Care Center because the number of children that are enrolled is limited.
At my daycare, I provide full-time and part-time childcare...
5.0
"Love this daycare, it provides a clean and nurturing environment where my child feels safe. Thomeika is a dedicated compassionate caregiver. She has a creative way of teaching the basics of education and setting a great foundation for my child's educational...
Gloria F
5.0
(3)
Kids Konnect offers fantastic childcare in Oakland for children aged 2-6. We have two other awesome preschools in the Bay Area: Pacifica and San Mateo.
Our emergent play-based curriculum for pre-kindergarten, and preschool children is highly rated by our parents and allows us to ensure every child...
5.0
"In my opinion, this is the best preschool in the area by a long shot. The teachers here progress the children so fast and work with parents. My kid loves the slide and growing fruit and veggies!"
John
Gymboree Play & Music / Oakland-Lakeshore Avenue
3433 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland, CA
Costimate: $286/wk
5.0
(1)
Gymboree Play & Music-Lakeshore Avenue, located in Oakland, California, is an early education facility that offers various academic and enrichment programs designed to provide holistic learning experiences and support overall development. The company offers its services to children between the ages...
5.0
"I love this place! I worked with a delightful special needs boy and the staff went above and beyond to help him learn!"
Yvette B
5.0
(1)
Reaching Beyond Care is a licensed small home-based childcare and preschool. Through play we focus on the content areas of science, mathematics, language (ASL and poetry), building/maintaining relationships, social-emotional, physical/motor development, sustainable living, nutrition, and creative...
5.0
"We first met the owner at Mills College Children's School and she was so engaged with all the kids we felt really comfortable leaving our children with her. They now specifically ask to see her and moan if I tell them that it's the weekend and they get to spend...
Michael
Hi! My name is Connie Huang and I am the owner and provider for Carabao Kids. Est. in 2016, Carabao Kids is a home-based daycare that provides a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for families to thrive together. We are currently focusing on infant care.
We strive to provide the best...
Oak Grove is a family-owned and operated Montessori preschool in Oakland, CA opened in January 2020. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality care for each child in a loving, nurturing, and stimulating academic environment. Specifically, we offer an academic Montessori school curriculum...
We're not just a daycare...We're a discovery haven for toddlers, preschool and kindergarten-aged children to learn through exploration and self-guided play. Our curriculum consists of Montessori-style practices and reggio-inspired methods and is creatively delivered through STEAM (STEM) activities....
Our goal at Supporting Bright futures In Home Daycare is to provide all of the children with a comfortable, nurturing, and educational environment in which each child can develop at his or her individual pace. We focus on play, social development, and academic readiness. We encourage good...
Evolve with Mary
275 41st, Oakland, CA
Evolve with Mary provides science-based art instruction. All classes, camps and events are taught by Mary Lawrence, a local artist and teacher at Sankofa Untied Elementary School in Oakland Ca.
Fitness in Transit
Virtual, Oakland, CA
We are FIT - a mobile movement company bringing fitness classes to schools. With school closures due to COVID-19, we are exploring a virtual platform and are trying to get the word out of our virtual options! We offer preschool classes M-F from 10-10:30 am, with classes in Gymnastics, Dance, Yoga,...
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...
Growing Light Montessori School is an early childhood education center in Oakland, California that offers learning programs geared towards preschool and school-age children. The company admits children between the ages of two to eight years old. The company implements the Montessori Curriculum with...
Grand Lake Montessori School located at 466 Chetwood Street, Oakland, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from one PM to seven-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It also offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It also offers...
At Daisy Child Development Center, we help children learn to live as caring, humane, and sensitive individuals. Our challenge is to provide an environment for growth where children are encouraged and helped to understand their world through the full use of their senses, feelings, and intellects.
To...
A safe and inviting Montessori environment for children, aged 2-6. We have experienced teachers, a spacious yard and classroom. We offer music, art, and gymnastics. A sweet and harmonious community for children.
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Oakland, CA
In 2024 what types of preschools can I find near me in Oakland, CA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Oakland, 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 Oakland, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Oakland, CA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Oakland, 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 Oakland, CA.
How can I find a preschool near me in Oakland, CA?
When looking for a preschool near you in Oakland, 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 Oakland, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.
Ratings for Oakland, CA preschools listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Preschools in Oakland, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 76 listed preschools.