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Best Daycares in Alameda County

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

1,403 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

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 1,403 licensed facilities, including 8 Child Care Centers and 5 School Age Child Care Centers. 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, A Joyful Noise Learning Center, 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

A Joyful Noise Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Hayward

Capacity: 8 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
2

A Joyful Noise Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Hayward

Capacity: 50 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
3

Ab's Preschool and Daycare

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · San Leandro

Capacity: 12 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
4

Ab's Preschool and Daycare

Excellent

Child Care Center · San Leandro

Capacity: 30 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
5

Abc Magic Moments Preschool - Irvington

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fremont

Capacity: 80 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
6

Abc Magic Moments,inc. Preschool/childcare

Excellent

Child Care Center · Fremont

Capacity: 28 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
7

Abc Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Alameda

Capacity: 30 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
8

Abc Preschool & Daycare

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Castro Valley

Capacity: 20
9

Abc Preschool & Daycare

Excellent

Child Care Center · Castro Valley

Capacity: 21 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
10

Abdul-rahmaan Karim

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Oakland

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

Abdullah Bawazir

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Hayward

Capacity: 14 Est. tuition: $1,150 – $1,550/mo
12

Achievers

Excellent

Child Care Center · Castro Valley

Capacity: 58 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

Adrena Washington

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Oakland

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

Adriena Smith

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Oakland

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

Advance Day Care Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Oakland

Capacity: 80 Est. tuition: $1,350 – $1,850/mo
17

Adventure Time - Ardenwood

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Fremont

Capacity: 115
18

Adventure Time - Brookvale

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Fremont

Capacity: 115
19

Adventure Time - Glenmoor

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Fremont

Capacity: 115
20

Adventure Time - Independent

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Castro Valley

Capacity: 150
View all 1,403 facilities in Alameda County

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Alameda County?
There are 1,403 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 2 Child Care - Infant Center, 8 Child Care Center, 5 School Age Child Care Center, 5 Family Child Care Home. 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
121 facilities
Castro Valley
58 facilities
Dublin
79 facilities
Emeryville
9 facilities
Fremont
252 facilities
Hayward
138 facilities
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