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Preschool & Child Care Centers in Oakland, California

Oakland has 140 licensed preschool and child care centers (ages 2 to 5), licensed by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Each listing shows license status, capacity and the inspection information we have processed so far — free for parents.

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Licensed

ROCKRIDGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL

DAY CARE CENTER

5610 & 5616 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94618

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
56

Last state visit · September 2026

Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Licensed

ROOM TO GROW PRESCHOOL, THE

DAY CARE CENTER

5766 BROADWAY ST., OAKLAND, CA 94618

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
25
Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Licensed

SEQUOIA NURSERY SCHOOL

DAY CARE CENTER

2666 MOUNTAIN BOULEVARD, OAKLAND, CA 94611

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
40

Last state visit · September 2025

Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · 12-month citation record incompleteAvailable reports do not cover the full window.In assessed reports · latest assessed Sep 26, 2025Availability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

2023-12-01 to 2026-11-02; proposed site classification2025-09-26 · Inspection · No published severity · 0 plotted findings

How this works ·

Licensed

SKYLINE PRESCHOOL

DAY CARE CENTER

12540 SKYLINE BOULEVARD, OAKLAND, CA 94619

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
45

Last state visit · November 2025

Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · 12-month citation record incompleteAvailable reports do not cover the full window.In assessed reports · latest assessed Dec 20, 2024Availability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

2023-12-01 to 2026-11-02; proposed site classification2024-12-20 · Inspection · No published severity · 0 plotted findings

How this works ·

Licensed

SMILES DAY SCHOOL

DAY CARE CENTER

5701 THORNHILL DRIVE, OAKLAND, CA 94611

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
85

Last state visit · February 2026

Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Licensed

STARLITE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER II

DAY CARE CENTER

246 - 14TH STREET, OAKLAND, CA 94612

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
77

Last state visit · June 2026

Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Licensed

ST. LEO'S PRE-KINDERGARTEN

DAY CARE CENTER

4238 HOWE STREET, OAKLAND, CA 94611

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
25

Last state visit · January 2026

Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Licensed

ST. MARY'S CENTER PRESCHOOL

DAY CARE CENTER

3208 SAN PABLO AVE., OAKLAND, CA 94608

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
30
Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Licensed

ST. VINCENT'S DAY HOME

DAY CARE CENTER

1086 8TH STREET, OAKLAND, CA 94607

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
261

Last state visit · August 2026

Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · 12-month citation record incompleteAvailable reports do not cover the full window.4 complaints in the past 12 monthsIn assessed reports · latest assessed Dec 14, 2023Availability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

2023-12-01 to 2026-11-02; proposed site classification2023-12-14 · Complaint investigation · No published severity · 0 plotted findings

How this works ·

Licensed

SUPPORTING FUTURE GROWTH CDC, INC.

DAY CARE CENTER

8411 MACARTHUR BOULEVARD, OAKLAND, CA 94605

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
30

Last state visit · September 2026

Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Licensed

SUPPORTING FUTURE GROWTH - SITE III

DAY CARE CENTER

6865 LEONA CREEK DRIVE, # 102, OAKLAND, CA 94621

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
60

Last state visit · July 2026

Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Licensed

TEMPLE SINAI PRESCHOOL

SINGLE LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER

2808 SUMMIT ST, OAKLAND, CA 94609

Child care center
Infant (inferred from license type)Toddler (inferred from license type)Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
124
Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Licensed

THURGOOD MARSHALL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

DAY CARE CENTER

1117 - 10TH STREET, OAKLAND, CA 94607

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
20

Last state visit · January 2026

Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Licensed

TUDORKA TOTS INFANT AND PRESCHOOL CENTER

DAY CARE CENTER

12000 CAMPUS DRIVE, OAKLAND, CA 94619

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
59

Last state visit · December 2025

Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Licensed

TWENTY FOUR HOUR-OAKLAND PARENT TEACHER C.C.#1

DAY CARE CENTER

4700 EAST 14TH STREET, OAKLAND, CA 94601

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
20

Last state visit · August 2026

Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Licensed

TWENTY-FOUR HOUR OAKLAND PARENT/TEACHER C.CTR. #2

DAY CARE CENTER

3500 EAST 9TH STREET, OAKLAND, CA 94601

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
70

Last state visit · August 2026

Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · 12-month citation record incompleteAvailable reports do not cover the full window.In assessed reports · latest assessed Jun 12, 2025Availability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

2023-12-01 to 2026-11-02; proposed site classification2024-06-28 · Inspection · No published severity · 0 plotted findings2025-06-12 · Inspection · No published severity · 0 plotted findings

How this works ·

Licensed

WILDWOOD CHILDRENS SCHOOL

DAY CARE CENTER

8 WILDWOOD AVE., OAKLAND, CA 94610

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
57
Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Licensed

WILMA CHAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

DAY CARE CENTER

7980 PLYMOUTH STREET, OAKLAND, CA 94621

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
20

Last state visit · April 2026

Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Licensed

YAZMIN JARA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

DAY CARE CENTER

1900 FRUITVALE AVE., STE 1A, OAKLAND, CA 94601

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
40

Last state visit · December 2025

Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Licensed

YMCA EASTLAKE CENTER

DAY CARE CENTER

1612-45TH AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601

Child care center
Preschool (inferred from license type)Typical for this license type
Ages
Ages not reported
Hours
Hours not reported
Capacity
60

Last state visit · December 2025

Record grade unavailableProposed site classification · not a licensing gradeHow this works · Citation data not yet assessedAvailability not reported

Severity timeline · 3 years

Proposed site classification · not a licensing grade

Available-record coverage is incomplete. Missing marks do not mean no visits or findings.

No assessed visits in the last 3 years

How this works ·

Other childcare options in Oakland

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Why parents in Oakland use DaycareNearMe

Every safety record, decoded

We turn dense state inspection reports for Oakland providers into a plain-English safety view with any citations clearly listed.

Compare side by side

Line up to three programs on hours, ages, capacity, and safety records to decide with confidence.

Official inspection history

Citations from the state licensing agency, shown in plain English next to each provider.

How it works

  1. 1

    Search and shortlist

    Browse licensed providers in Oakland and save the ones that fit your schedule and your child's age.

  2. 2

    Check the safety record

    Open each listing to read its state inspection history and any citations, decoded into plain English.

  3. 3

    Contact and tour

    Reach out to your top choices, ask about openings and rates, and tour before you decide.

About preschool & child care centers in California

Licensed child care centers in California serve children roughly two to five years old and must maintain at least one teacher for every 12 children under Title 22, with classroom space, staff qualification, and health-and-safety requirements checked at inspection.

Centers are licensed and inspected by the California Department of Social Services (CCLD). Listings below show the inspection information we have processed so far, with any citations in plain English.

Preschool & Child Care Centers in Oakland — FAQ

How many licensed preschool and child care centers are there in Oakland?

Oakland currently has 140 licensed preschool and child care centers in our directory, sourced from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Each listing shows the provider's license status, capacity and the inspection information we have processed so far.

How do I verify a preschool provider's license in Oakland?

Open any listing to see its license number, current status, and state inspection history. You can cross-check the license number directly with the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. We recommend reviewing the inspection record and any citations before scheduling a tour.

How much does preschool cost in Oakland?

Rates vary by provider, schedule, and your child's age — preschool pricing is set by each program, so contact providers directly for current rates. Depending on your income, you may qualify for subsidized care through California programs such as CalWORKs child care or your local Alternative Payment agency.

What staff-to-child ratio is required for preschool in California?

California Title 22 requires licensed child care centers to staff at least one teacher for every 12 preschool-age children. Ratios are checked during state inspections; each listing's inspection history shows any staffing citations.

How do I choose between the preschool and child care centers in Oakland?

Start with the safety record: open each listing's inspection history and look for recent citations. Then compare up to three providers side by side on hours, ages served, and capacity, and tour your shortlist before deciding.

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