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Best Daycares in Alameda

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

85 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 offers a solid selection of licensed providers with 85 licensed facilities, including 11 Family Child Care Homes and 4 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, Alameda County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Abc Preschool, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in Alameda, 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

1

Abc Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · Alameda

Capacity: 30
2

Afs - Sue Matheson Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Alameda

Capacity: 57
3

Afs-head Start Ruby Bridges Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Alameda

Capacity: 24
4

Afs-rosalie Sterling Infant Center

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Alameda

Capacity: 25
5

Ala Costa Center - Alameda Site

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · Alameda

Capacity: 15
6

Alameda Head Start - Angela Aguilar Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Alameda

Capacity: 50
7

Alameda Head Start- College of Alameda Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Alameda

Capacity: 40
8

Araceli Aguilar

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alameda

Capacity: 14
9

Arcoiris Spanish Learning Academy and Childcare

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Alameda

Capacity: 50
10

Bi Yu Lin

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alameda

Capacity: 14
11

Carmen Aguilar Rochin

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alameda

Capacity: 14
12

Chang Zhu

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alameda

Capacity: 14
13

Chunru Wen

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alameda

Capacity: 14
14

College of Alameda Head Start Early Head Start

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Alameda

Capacity: 9
15

Cuiling Huang

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alameda

Capacity: 14
16

Daejenae Cooper

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alameda

Capacity: 14
17

Deborah & Guzman Braulia Delgado

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alameda

Capacity: 14
18

Elizabeth Rollins-rucker

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alameda

Capacity: 14
19

Emma Lopez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alameda

Capacity: 14
20

Feng He

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alameda

Capacity: 14
View all 85 facilities in Alameda

Frequently Asked Questions

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 4 Child Care Center, 3 Single Licensed Child Care Center, 1 School Age Child Care Center, 11 Family Child Care Home, 1 Child Care - Infant 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. 100% 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 $2,002/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.

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