Ages 0–2

Best Infant Daycares in Berkeley

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

64 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).

Berkeley has 64 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 Berkeley

Akiva Anders

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Berkeley

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

Ana Castro

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Berkeley

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

Ana Mabel Perez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Berkeley

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

Andre Julien

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Berkeley

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

Aquatic Park School

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Berkeley

Capacity: 19 Est. infant tuition: $1,700 – $2,300/mo

Astrid Sanchez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Berkeley

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

Calvin & Eliane Settachatgul

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Berkeley

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

Carlos Barraza

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Berkeley

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

Child Education Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Berkeley

Capacity: 40 Est. infant tuition: $1,700 – $2,300/mo

Cornerstone Children's Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Berkeley

Capacity: 40 Est. infant tuition: $1,700 – $2,300/mo

Devvin Purnell

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Berkeley

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

Dianne Ruyffelaere

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Berkeley

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

Dolma Child Care Center

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Berkeley

Capacity: 6 Est. infant tuition: $1,700 – $2,300/mo

Dongyan Chen

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Berkeley

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

Elizabeth Cooper

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Berkeley

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

Ellen Dressman & Kimiko Gillies

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Berkeley

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

Erika Archundia

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Berkeley

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

Gloria Pineda

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Berkeley

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

Hearts Leap Beginnings

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · Berkeley

Capacity: 40 Est. infant tuition: $1,700 – $2,300/mo

Helen Alvarez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Berkeley

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed infant daycares are in Berkeley?

Berkeley has 64 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 Berkeley?

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.