Best Child Care in Alameda, CA
Where every child is known, valued, and inspired to grow. Ages 2–6 (TK) • Christ-centered • Play-based • Warm, inclusive community Children learn best through play! Our engaging, hands-on approach...
Child Care Program
Encourages independence, cooperative play, and the development of early learning skills. Letter and sound recognition Counting and sorting activities Fine motor skill development Circle time with songs and stories Simple Bible stories and prayers
Pre-Kindergarten Program
Prepares children for kindergarten with more structured activities in language, math, and science, while continuing to provide opportunities for play and exploration. Phonics and early reading skills Basic math concepts STEAM activities Bible stories and character development
Also offers: Transitional Kindergarten Program
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Bright Star Childcare is a warm, home-based daycare offering loving care with meaningful early learning. Children here build strong foundations in letters, numbers, social-emotional skills, and...
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ABC Daycare is a nurturing home-based environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. The director has been open for four years and enjoys spending time engaging with children as they are...
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Le Petit Z is a cozy, boutique home-based preschool where Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and joyful play come together in a bright, wonder-filled space. Our carefully curated environment and enchanting...
15 months
Preschool -Tk Montessori philosophy
Also offers: Preschool- TK, Preschool Program
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Speaks Spanish
Guardería Arcoíris Child Care and Preschool is a Spanish immersion program. We are built on emphasizing early childhood education through instruction and play. Caring for children with love and...
Speaks Spanish
Play-based preschool program for older toddlers and preschool-age children. Mission is to educate children in a relaxing, supportive environment that promotes self-confidence and mental growth through...
Speaks Spanish
Provider offering childcare services to infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Activities include reading, free play, outdoor time, and field trips.
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Provider offering childcare and early learning services to toddlers and preschool-age children. Blended curriculum features learning-through-play experiences where children grow, learn, and have fun.
Speaks Spanish
Home-based facility providing care and educational experiences to young children. Curriculum is play-based and features a family-type environment. Focus is on developing social, mental, and physical...
Child Care Program
Toddler Care Program
Also offers: Toddler Care Program, Pre-Kindergarten Program
Speaks Spanish
Saint Philip Neri Preschool follows our JrK-8th grade school schedule, running from August – June. In our program, all areas of a child’s development—cognitive, linguistic, social, physical, creative...
Speaks Spanish
We provide outdoor areas to allow exploration of the natural world, complimented by the bright indoor play space designed for children to socialize and learn. Bilingual Spanish/ English Curriculum...
Speaks Spanish
Bilingual child care program offering care and education in French and English. Mixed-age program encourages independence in older children and allows younger children to learn through modeling....
Speaks Spanish
Our Spanish Montessori Family Child Care provides a warm, home-based atmosphere where children from toddlers to 4 years old thrive. With years of experience and certified teachers, we focus on...
Speaks Spanish
Early education and childcare center serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Play-based curriculum focuses on early academics, literacy, science, social-emotional development and creativity....
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Preschool Program, Discovery Preschool, Prekindergarten Program
Speaks Spanish
Center provides toddler to preschool-aged child care. Facilities feature outdoor play areas which encourage hands-on learning, such as garden areas and problem solving stations. Indoor classrooms are...
Speaks Spanish
Home daycare in a Queen Anne cottage. Children spend 70% of the day in large gated outdoor play areas surrounded by a garden and trees. Outdoor area is partially covered with canopies and umbrellas....
Speaks Spanish
Preschool that uses the Montessori Method of teaching. Curriculum is individualized and structured using goal setting. Classrooms are organized into exploratory areas, including math, practical life...
Speaks Spanish
Montessori-based program providing education and care services to preschool-age children. Play-based academic curriculum includes math, science, reading, writing, and more. Children are encouraged to...
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Sensory play-based preschool with teaching methods based on multi-sensory approaches shown to encourage learning and retention. Learning space was designed by an Occupational Therapist and created to...
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Located in the Central Baptist Church, this large-sized daycare offers a Christian faith and academic curriculum. Although children are encouraged to develop spiritually and taught lessons from the...
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Home-based daycare and preschool focusing on the development of social skills. Play-based curriculum encourages children to communicate and participate in group activities in order o develop positive...
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Parent co-op preschool program. Curriculum includes art, cooking, dramatic play, music, science, and field trips. Parents and trained teachers work together with children to provide a fun, enriching...
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Your child will enjoy fun, playful days in a safe and cozy environment with friends. We serve healthy homemade meals and keep little ones well-hydrated throughout the day. Each day includes plenty of...
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Peter Pan Prechool is a part of our community's extended family of caregivers and educators. Quality caregiving is essential in nourishing a child's mind and spirit. Each time we welcome a child into...
Child Care Program
Infant Care Program
Also offers: Toddler Care Program, Preschool Program
Speaks Spanish
Play-based preschool located next to Alameda beach. Curriculum is designed to help children learn and grow with imagination, creativity, passion, and respect. Features frequent nature walks, field...
Speaks Spanish
Montessori-based preschool program encouraging children to grow at an individual pace while gaining practical life skills and education. Program includes hands-on learning activities, educational...
Speaks Spanish
Montessori toddler-through kindergarten school in a renovated Craftsman house. The home-like facility includes two classrooms and a children's garden.
Speaks Spanish
We are a home-based family child care, where we prioritize a trilingual environment, offering care in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. As part of our comprehensive service, we provide nutritious...
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Play-based daycare in a nuturing, clean home environment. Children learn through fun activities like art, music and dance and take field trips to local destinations.
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At Happy Panda Daycare, we strive to provide quality care by establishing a safe, nurturing and exciting environment for children to learn and play. Our main objective as a daycare is to encourage...
Speaks Spanish
Early learning program serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Goal is to provide a comfortable, creative, nurturing home environment to each child in care. Individually-paced...
Speaks Spanish
Home-based Montessori preschool providing bilingual educational experiences to children. Curriculum is based on self-directed activities, hands-on learning, and collaborative play. Children make...
Speaks Spanish
Bilingual preschool program providing an educational and multicultural experience. Children engage in their surroundings as they are given a chance to learn Chinese and develop their skills in the...
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School-age program offering before and after-school care on site at the Otis Elementary School for children from kindergarten through 5th grade. Activities such as art, sports, cooking, and drama are...
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Mid-sized preschool, Kindergarten, and daycare attached to the First Baptist Church. Facilities are expansive and include a small cafeteria, an indoor gymnasium, and appropriately decorated...
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Hello, Welcome to Tiny Toes Family Daycare! We are conveniently located in Alameda, near key landmarks such as the library and police station. Our daycare operates from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, providing...
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At Bright Horizons®, we make sure the early years are full of learning and fun. Our early education and preschool program paves the way for school success, with support for each child’s individual...
Infant Care
Our infant program is designed to offer a secure place with knowledgeable teachers who honor your family’s routine, and who know every day that they’re not caring for any child, but the most important child — yours.
Toddler Care
Our toddler program is designed to provide a safe place for your newly independent child to test out and learn new skills, wonder about everything, and discover how to make friends.
Also offers: Preschool, Kindergarten Prep, Summer Explorations
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Alameda Park Academy provides infant, toddler and preschool care. We offer a calm, safe, and nurturing home environment for your child. Our program is designed to help your child learn and develop...
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The STEM HOUSE, a 501c3 non-profit and an educational solutions organization in Alameda offers after-school enrichment and care. Our newest activities are Cooking, Sewing, Hip-Hop Dance, and AI...
Speaks Spanish
Home-based child care center for infants and toddlers. Lumen Dela Cruz, an educator with over 20 years of experience, leads her classroom with a custom curriculum based on the Montessori approach.
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Montessori-based program that encourages children to grow at their own pace while learning valuable life skills and education. Program includes hands-on learning activities including educational games...
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Program for infants through preschool age to assist in education preparedness. Program encourages family involvement and works to provide flexible care schedules for students.
Speaks Spanish
Program for infants through preschool age to assist in education preparedness. Program encourages family involvement and works to provide flexible care schedules for students.
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Safe, nurturing childcare facility in Alameda. Extracurricular activities and field trips are available to students and individuality and creativity is encouraged.
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Established prechool and childcare facility in Alameda, California. An appreciation of diverseness is instilled in students and community connection is fostered.
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Peter Pan Academy is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 3171 Mecartney Rd in Alameda, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Laugh and Learn Daycare is a licensed child care home offering daycare programs located in West Alameda in Alameda, CA. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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Home-based daycare with a fenced-in patio for outdoor play. Children are treated to ample toys and materials. Children receive a nap time and there’s plenty of comfy areas to lay down for the resting...
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Large in-home daycare with indoor and outdoor play areas.
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FAQs About Alameda Child Care
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How many child care providers are in Alameda?
- Based on Winnie data collection, there are 148 child care providers in Alameda and 43 of these child care providers offer part time care.
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How much does child care cost in Alameda?
- According to provider data, $1608 is the average monthly price for full time child care in Alameda.
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Do child care providers in Alameda speak multiple languages?
- Yes, there are approximately 58 child care providers in Alameda that are multilingual, offering care in at least two different languages.
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What are the most common languages offered by Alameda childcare providers?
- The 8 most common languages spoken by child care providers in Alameda are Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), French, Vietnamese, Japanese, Latin, Portuguese and Russian.
More About Alameda, CA
As part of one of Northern California's most populated regions, families and children have a variety of activities to choose from in Alameda. Families will enjoy Sweeney Open Space Park, a massive 22-acre park with separate areas for all age groups. Between June and August morning movies are played as part of the Kid's Movie Series on weekday mornings. The annual Park Street Spring Festival is held yearly over Mother's Day Weekend and admission is always free. For more unique family fun, the Antique Fair and Flea Market is the place to be on the first Sunday of each month.