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Best Daycares in Alameda County

Top 20 licensed childcare facilities ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

1,422 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

Maintained by the California Daycares editorial team Last updated

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Alameda County

2022 median
$2,234
/ month
infant
$1,607
/ month
toddler
$1,768
/ month
preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $833/month).

Alameda County offers one of the largest daycare markets in California with 1,422 licensed facilities, including 7 Child Care Centers and 7 Family Child Care Homes. We ranked the top 20 based on their official compliance record and parent reviews to help you find the best fit for your family.

The daycare landscape in Alameda County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, 4c's Preschool, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Alameda County charge a median of $2,002 per month for infant care and $1,612 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $1,492 per month.

Each facility listed below links to a detailed profile page where you can review inspection history, complaint records, capacity, and contact information. We update our rankings regularly as new licensing data becomes available.

Top 20 Daycares in Alameda County

1

4c's Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Pleasanton

Capacity: 105 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
2

A Joyful Noise Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Hayward

Capacity: 8 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
3

A Joyful Noise Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Hayward

Capacity: 50 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
4

Ab's Preschool and Daycare

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · San Leandro

Capacity: 12 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
5

Ab's Preschool and Daycare

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Leandro

Capacity: 30 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
6

Abc Magic Moments Preschool - Irvington

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fremont

Capacity: 80 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
7

Abc Preschool & Daycare

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Castro Valley

Capacity: 20
8

Abc Preschool & Daycare

Excellent

Child Care Center · Castro Valley

Capacity: 21 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
9

Abdul-Rahmaan Karim

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Oakland

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,150 – $1,550/mo
10

Abdullah Bawazir

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Hayward

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,150 – $1,550/mo
11

Achievers

Excellent

Child Care Center · Castro Valley

Capacity: 58 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
12

Achievers Preschool

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Fremont

Capacity: 65 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
13

Adelita Cid

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Oakland

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,150 – $1,550/mo
14

Adiel Leiva-Escobar

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Emeryville

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,150 – $1,550/mo
15

Adrena Washington

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Oakland

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,150 – $1,550/mo
16

Adriana Larios Macias

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Oakland

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,150 – $1,550/mo
17

Adriena Smith

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Oakland

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,150 – $1,550/mo
18

Adventure Montessori Academy

Excellent

Child Care Center · Union City

Capacity: 60 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
19

Adventure Time - Ardenwood

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Fremont

Capacity: 115
20

Adventure Time - Glenmoor

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Fremont

Capacity: 115
View all 1,422 facilities in Alameda County

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Alameda County?
There are 1,422 licensed daycare facilities in Alameda County, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in Alameda County?
Alameda County has 7 Child Care Center, 2 Child Care - Infant Center, 3 School Age Child Care Center, 7 Family Child Care Home, 1 Single Licensed Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in Alameda County rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in Alameda County have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in Alameda County?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in Alameda County charge approximately $2,002/month for infants, $1,531/month for toddlers, and $1,612/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,492/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

Top Cities in Alameda County

Alameda
85 facilities
Albany
22 facilities
Berkeley
118 facilities
Castro Valley
60 facilities
Dublin
84 facilities
Emeryville
11 facilities
Fremont
244 facilities
Hayward
144 facilities
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