Ages 0–2

Best Infant Daycares in Alameda

Top 20 licensed programs serving babies and toddlers (ages 0–2), ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

47 infant-capable 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 has 47 licensed childcare providers that serve infants and toddlers, combining dedicated Infant Centers with Family Child Care Homes whose CCLD licenses cover infant age groups. California enforces strict staffing ratios for infant care — typically one caregiver per four infants — and this listing ranks the top 20 options by compliance record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

100% of the ranked programs have a clean inspection record with no Type A (serious) or Type B (minor) citations on file. Each facility page includes the full inspection history, complaint records, and capacity details so you can make an informed decision before touring.

Whether you need care for a 6-month-old or a 20-month-old, the programs below cover the full 0–2 age band. Click any listing to see hours, tuition (when the owner has published it), and the most recent CCLD inspection summary.

Top 20 Infant Daycares in Alameda

Araceli Aguilar

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alameda

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,250 – $1,700/mo

Bi Yu Lin

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alameda

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,250 – $1,700/mo

Carmen Aguilar Rochin

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alameda

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,250 – $1,700/mo

Chang Zhu

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alameda

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,250 – $1,700/mo

Chunru Wen

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alameda

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,250 – $1,700/mo

College of Alameda Head Start Early Head Start

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Alameda

Capacity: 9 Est. infant tuition: $1,700 – $2,300/mo

Cuiling Huang

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alameda

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,250 – $1,700/mo

Daejenae Cooper

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alameda

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,250 – $1,700/mo

Deborah & Guzman Braulia Delgado

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alameda

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,250 – $1,700/mo

Elizabeth Rollins-rucker

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alameda

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,250 – $1,700/mo

Emma Lopez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alameda

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,250 – $1,700/mo

Feng He

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alameda

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,250 – $1,700/mo

Ge Liu

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alameda

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,250 – $1,700/mo

Golden Bay Preschool

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Alameda

Capacity: 18 Est. infant tuition: $1,700 – $2,300/mo

Graciela Villaran & Veronica Carranza

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alameda

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,250 – $1,700/mo

Huilian Shangguan

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alameda

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,250 – $1,700/mo

Iluminada Dela Cruz

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alameda

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,250 – $1,700/mo

Ivette Fagel

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alameda

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,250 – $1,700/mo

Jeorson Santos & Rosane Zenha

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alameda

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,250 – $1,700/mo

Jian Li

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Alameda

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,250 – $1,700/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed infant daycares are in Alameda?

Alameda has 47 licensed childcare providers that serve infants and toddlers (ages 0–2). This includes dedicated Infant Centers and Family Child Care Homes whose licenses cover infant care.

What's the difference between an Infant Center and a Family Child Care Home for infant care?

Infant Centers are commercial facilities dedicated to babies and toddlers with lower child-to-staff ratios (typically 1:4 for infants) and infant-trained caregivers. Family Child Care Homes run from the caregiver's private residence with smaller mixed-age groups — often more flexible hours and a home-like feel.

How much does infant care cost in Alameda?

Typical monthly tuition for infant care in Alameda County is about $2,002 at a center and $1,492 at a family child care home (based on 2022 benchmark data). Actual rates vary by facility, schedule, and whether meals are included.

What should I look for when visiting an infant daycare?

Check the caregiver-to-infant ratio (state requires 1:4 or better for infants), look at the nap and feeding setup, ask about diaper changes and feeding schedules, review the facility's inspection history on its detail page, and trust your gut on how caregivers interact with the babies present during your tour.