Ages 5–17
Best School-Age Care in Berkeley
Top 5 licensed programs serving kids ages 5–17, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.
Typical tuition
Average monthly cost in Alameda County
Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $833/month).
Berkeley has 5 licensed programs serving school-age children (5+). This mix includes School-Age Centers focused on before/after school, plus Family Child Care Homes whose licenses cover older kids. California caps school-age ratios at 1:14.
80% of the ranked programs have a clean inspection record with zero citations on file. Click any listing for the full inspection history and complaint record.
Whether you need before-school drop-off, after-school pickup, or full-day summer care, this list covers the top programs in your area. Each facility page includes current tuition (when the owner has published it), schedule options, and the most recent CCLD inspection summary.
Top 5 School-Age Programs in Berkeley
Ala Costa Ctr. for the Developmentally Disabled
ExcellentSchool Age Child Care Center · Berkeley
Ephesian Children's Center
ExcellentSchool Age Child Care Center · Berkeley
Kids in Motion
ExcellentSchool Age Child Care Center · Berkeley
The New School of Berkeley-schoolage
ExcellentSchool Age Child Care Center · Berkeley
Bahia School Age Program
FairSchool Age Child Care Center · Berkeley