How many licensed daycares are in Alameda?

There are 85 licensed daycare facilities in Alameda, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Alameda?

Alameda has 38 Family Child Care Home, 28 Child Care Center, 9 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 9 Child Care - Infant Center, 1 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Alameda rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 86% of facilities in Alameda have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Alameda?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Alameda charge approximately $2,234/month for infants, $1,607/month for toddlers, and $1,768/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,562/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Alameda

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85 facilities

86% clean

32 avg cap.

2,715

Total capacity

With openings

Moderate

Demand level

Recent Activity

New this year

-1

Closed this year

12 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

✅ Strong compliance record

86% of facilities here have no violations — well above the state average.

🏢 Center-based care

This area is well-served by larger child care centers, offering structured programs and more capacity.

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Daycares in Alameda

Alameda has 85 licensed daycare facilities, one of the top five cities for daycare in Alameda County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (38), followed by 28 Child Care Centers, 9 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, 9 Child Care - Infant Centers, and 1 School Age Child Care Centers.

The average facility capacity is 32 children, and 86% of providers maintain a clean violation record. Browse facilities below to compare scores, inspection history, and capacity for licensed daycares near you.

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