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Best Daycares in El Cerrito

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

42 licensed facilities
0 top rated
100% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Contra Costa County

2022 median
$2,086
/ month
infant
$1,497
/ month
toddler
$1,648
/ month
preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $795/month).

El Cerrito offers a solid selection of licensed providers with 42 licensed facilities, including 13 Family Child Care Homes and 5 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 El Cerrito, Contra Costa County is strong — 100% of the top-ranked facilities have a clean inspection record with no citations. Our top pick, Aaron Brodsley, holds an Excellent facility score.

When it comes to cost, licensed child care centers in El Cerrito, Contra Costa County charge a median of $1,864 per month for infant care and $1,509 for preschool. These are county-level estimates — individual facilities may vary. Family child care homes are typically more affordable, with infant care averaging around $1,305 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 El Cerrito

1

Aaron Brodsley

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cerrito

Capacity: 14
2

Akiko Kato

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cerrito

Capacity: 14
3

Alaina L. Benner

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cerrito

Capacity: 12
4

Atcha Blacklock

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cerrito

Capacity: 14
5

Cecilia Plaza

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cerrito

Capacity: 14
6

Christina Pollack

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cerrito

Capacity: 12
7

City of El Cerrito Comm. Svcs. - Fairmont

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · El Cerrito

Capacity: 32
8

City of El Cerrito Comm. Svcs. - Harding Park

Excellent

School Age Child Care Center · El Cerrito

Capacity: 50
9

Dolma Chozom

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cerrito

Capacity: 14
10

Duessadee Pakawongse

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cerrito

Capacity: 14
11

El Cerrito Pre-school Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · El Cerrito

Capacity: 30
12

Every Child Bay

Excellent

Child Care Center · El Cerrito

Capacity: 15
13

Fang Zhang & Jie Song

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cerrito

Capacity: 14
14

Felicia Raymond-campbell

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cerrito

Capacity: 14
15

Golestan

Excellent

Child Care Center · El Cerrito

Capacity: 45
16

Judith Osorio Lozada

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cerrito

Capacity: 14
17

Kathleen Wimberly

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cerrito

Capacity: 14
18

Little Lamb Bilingual Preschool

Excellent

Child Care Center · El Cerrito

Capacity: 72
19

Little Tree Montessori Int'l School of El Cerrito

Excellent

Child Care Center · El Cerrito

Capacity: 144
20

Maria Costa

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cerrito

Capacity: 14
View all 42 facilities in El Cerrito

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in El Cerrito?
There are 42 licensed daycare facilities in El Cerrito, California, including family child care homes and child care centers.
What types of daycare are available in El Cerrito?
El Cerrito has 13 Family Child Care Home, 2 School Age Child Care Center, 5 Child Care Center. Use the search filters to narrow by type.
How are daycares in El Cerrito rated?
Each facility is rated based on state inspection data, including Type A and Type B citations. 100% of facilities in El Cerrito have no citations on record.
How much does daycare cost in El Cerrito?
Based on typical county pricing data, licensed child care centers in El Cerrito charge approximately $1,864/month for infants, $1,434/month for toddlers, and $1,509/month for preschool-age children. Licensed family child care homes are typically 20–30% less, with infant care around $1,305/month. Exact pricing varies by facility.

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