Ages 0–2

Best Infant Daycares in El Cerrito

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

28 infant-capable 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 has 28 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 El Cerrito

Aaron Brodsley

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cerrito

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

Akiko Kato

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cerrito

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

Alaina L. Benner

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cerrito

Capacity: 12 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

Atcha Blacklock

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cerrito

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

Cecilia Plaza

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cerrito

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

Christina Pollack

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cerrito

Capacity: 12 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

Dolma Chozom

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cerrito

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

Duessadee Pakawongse

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cerrito

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

Fang Zhang & Jie Song

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cerrito

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

Felicia Raymond-campbell

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cerrito

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

Judith Osorio Lozada

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cerrito

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

Kathleen Wimberly

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cerrito

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

Maria Costa

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cerrito

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

Orucuta, Juana Arellano, Lesly

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cerrito

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

Preeya Chim-in

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cerrito

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

Pride and Joy Pre-school

Excellent

Child Care - Infant Center · El Cerrito

Capacity: 28 Est. infant tuition: $1,600 – $2,150/mo

Qiqi Tang

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cerrito

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

Raziea Mujadidi & Afifi Frishtah

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cerrito

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

Rebeca Quintana

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cerrito

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

Sarahith Perez

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · El Cerrito

Capacity: 14 Est. infant tuition: $1,100 – $1,500/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed infant daycares are in El Cerrito?

El Cerrito has 28 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 El Cerrito?

Typical monthly tuition for infant care in Contra Costa County is about $1,864 at a center and $1,305 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.