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Preschools in Oakland, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 71 reviews of the 107 listed preschools

Magnolia Little People Academy Family Daycare

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...

- Meagan G.

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

Oak Center Little People Academy

100% would recommend this place! I trust this team with my whole heart and soul. Both of our children have gone here and it is one of the...

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Top Preschools Near Oakland

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Pride in Learning Montessori Lake Merritt

1330 LAKESHORE AVE OAKLAND, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Child care
Pride in Learning Montessori School offers loving and high-quality early childhood education in a beautiful setting close to Oakland's Lake Merritt. We accept children from 5 weeks to 6 years old for our infant, daycare, and preschool programs. Our seasoned staff of committed educators are all Montessori-certified and wholly...
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Magnolia Little People Academy Family Daycare

2915 Magnolia Street OAKLAND, CA

5.0(5)
starting at
$2200/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Where Little Hearts Grow Big 🌸 Magnolia Little People Academy is a boutique family daycare rooted in over 30 years of trusted community care and four generations of the Little People legacy. We offer more than childcare—we provide a loving, play-based learning experience where children feel safe, seen, and celebrated. ✨...

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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Oakland Community Montessori School

4100 Redwood Rd, Ste 20A OAKLAND, CA

5.0(2)
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Montessori
In-Home daycare
Preschool
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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Oak Center Little People Academy

1324 ADELINE ST OAKLAND, CA

4.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$2600/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Day Care
Preschool
Child care
Welcome to Oak Center Little People Academy! 🌳 We are a 501(c)3 non-profit offering a play-based preschool program for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Our curriculum is all about sparking children's love for learning, not just teaching them. Every child, teacher, and parent is a treasured part of our unique community,...

Care Member says "100% would recommend this place! I trust this team with my whole heart and soul. Both of our children have gone here and it is one of the most...

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Cynthia Medearis-Gilchrist

2697 Fisher Ave OAKLAND, CA

starting at
$1200/mo
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Preschool
My family childcare home offers a safe & nurturing environment, nutritious meals, age-appropriate play, and learning activities. On Saturdays, I offer basic Academic skills support and play activities for kindergarteners.
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Duck's Nest Preschool Telegraph Campus

3717 Telegraph Ave. OAKLAND, CA

State license verified

starting at
$1289/mo
Child care
Preschool
Duck’s Nest follows a play-based philosophy that supports a child-directed Emergent Curriculum. Through observation and collaboration with children, we are able to build Our philosophy is strongly rooted in social-emotional development because relationships and bonds are critical to a child’s learning and development. Play is...
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Little Sunflowers Academy

3160 CUTHBERT AVE OAKLAND, CA

State license verified

starting at
$2400/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
In-Home daycare
Brought to you by the 🌟 dedicated management team of Boulevard Academy, 🌻Little Sunflowers Daycare and Preschool is a sister program rooted in the same child-centered philosophy that families know and love. 🌈✨ Our curriculum nurtures curiosity with hands-on learning in 🌍 science, 📖 English, 🎨 art, and ➕ math. Each week, we...
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Uptown Little Birds Micro School & Day Care

500 William Street 123 Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Reggio emilia
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
+ 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,...

Luna says "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...

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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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Soana Lauti Daycare

3735 Laguna Avenue Oakland, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

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 in the neighborhood, give free...

Jessica C says "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...

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Boulevard Little People Academy

470 Boulevard Way Oakland, CA

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 incredible large settings for...

Deltrina J. says "Provided quality care to the many hundreds of familie served in the Grand-Lakeshore-Piedmont area."

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Now Enrolling at Elizabeth FCC! Loving, Safe, and Fun Childcare for Ages 9 Months to 5 Years License #013422941 | Se Habla Español Hi families! We're so happy to welcome new little ones into our daycare family! At Elizabeth FCC, we offer a warm, secure, and joyful space where children can learn, play, and...

Alma A says "Great daycare provider! I've been with Elizabeth for a few years now and couldn't be more satisfied with the level of care and attention she has towards the...

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Broadway Children'S School Of Oakland, Inc.

394 ADAMS ST OAKLAND, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS ARE PART-TIME, either 2 or 3 days per week, with specific schedules listed below. At Broadway Children's School, our play-based programs reflect the belief that every child is unique and special, and we nurture and encourage that sense of individuality so that each child will develop within his or her own...

Jill E. says "My daughter Autumn started in the PACT program. So 3.5 years at Broadway. We were looking for a easy flexible beginning to school for her and wanting to...

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Temple Sinai David Pregerson Preschool

2808 SUMMIT ST OAKLAND, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$2432/mo
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
We are a Jewish preschool with a play-based, emergent curriculum. Teachers nurture exploration and interaction, fostering children's learning. Jewish values guide teaching and learning. Accepting 2-year-olds on rolling admissions through December.

Care Member says "My older daughter graduated from TSDPP and my younger son just finished his first year. Both of my kids have had an incredible preschool experience....

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COLIBRI PRESCHOOL

4420 PIEDMONT AVE OAKLAND, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$2400/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Day Care
Preschool
Child care
Colibrí is a Spanish Immersion Preschool in Oakland, CA founded by two teachers who wanted to share the love for their Latin American language and culture with the children and families of our community. We are a warm and loving community that promotes an environment where children become independent, confident, lifelong...

Julia B. says "I have two children that have attended for three years each. When I drop them off I know they are safe, loved, learning and having fun!"

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OPEN MINDS PRESCHOOL AND AFTERSCHOOL

2162 MOUNTAIN BLVD OAKLAND, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Cooperative
International
Reggio emilia
Academic
Special needs
+ 3 more
Open Minds draws inspiration from the renowned Reggio Emilia approach, aiming to create a nurturing and stimulating environment that caters to the individual strengths and needs of each child. Our approach is deeply rooted in the belief that children are capable, resourceful, and full of potential, and we strive to provide them...

Nicolas P. says "We give them a 5 for their Reggio Emilia approach to education. They are focused oh the individual child and their interests. They are great."

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Square.Care Oakland

2129 8TH AVE OAKLAND, CA

5.0(2)
starting at
$2300/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
International
In-Home daycare
Preschool
+ 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...

Andreea A. says "SquareCare is a phenomenal daycare program. As a mom of two, I've done a lot of research across different programs and childcare providers, and can...

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My Little Carousel

5311 BELVEDERE ST OAKLAND, CA

5.0(5)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Preschool
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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Bright Future Early Learning Center

1515 CLAY ST STE 146 OAKLAND, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1830/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
At Bright Future, we are proud to offer the children in our care an enriching, hands-on, developmentally appropriate environment that supports an early love of learning. We foster an environment of participation and partnership with parents and families and are proud of the community we have created. Bright Future is a play...

Nicole F. says "I sent my kids to Bright Future from infancy to preschool. It is a great place for working families in downtown Oakland. With a nursing room and really...

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Casa Silvestre Daycare

2307 64TH AVE OAKLAND, CA

5.0(3)
starting at
$2200/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Waldorf
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Casa Silvestre is a small in-home daycare with a 1 provider to 3 children ratio. We currently have three very social toddlers from 12-15 months and are looking to add one more. Additionally there's a 3 year old and a 5 year old that participate in their own program, and have their own care taker. We are looking to add another...

Care Member says "When we first met Diana our daughter was four months old and I was nervous about leaving my baby with a stranger. Diana graciously accommodated us by...

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FAQs for finding preschools near you 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.

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.

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.

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