How many licensed daycares are in Oakland?

There are 352 licensed daycare facilities in Oakland, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.

What types of daycare are available in Oakland?

Oakland has 179 Family Child Care Home, 128 Child Care Center, 25 Child Care - Infant Center, 13 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 7 School Age Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.

How are daycares in Oakland rated?

Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 81% of facilities in Oakland have no citations on record.

How much does daycare cost in Oakland?

Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Oakland 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.

Oakland

Oakland has 352 licensed daycare facilities, the largest number of any city in Alameda County. The majority are Family Child Care Homes (179), followed by 128 Child Care Centers, 25 Child Care - Infant Centers, 13 Single Licensed Child Care Centers, and 7 School Age Child Care Centers.

352 facilities

81% clean

30 avg cap.

Top rated in Oakland

Highest rated verified daycares in this city

5.0 (25)

10,599

Total capacity

With openings

High

Demand level

Recent Activity

+16

New this year

17 yrs

Avg facility age

Tips for Parents

📊 Well-served area

This area has more facilities than the county average — you have plenty of options to compare.

🏠 Home-based care options

179 of 352 facilities are home-based — great for parents who prefer smaller, more personal settings.

About This City

Daycares in Oakland

The average facility capacity is 30 children, and 81% 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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