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Daycares in Alameda

73 hand-sorted spots for little ones in Alameda: 19 day care centers · 33 preschools · 10 family day care homes · 11 child care agencies. Compare ratings, hours and perks, then book a tour.

  • Day care center 19
  • Preschool 33
  • Family day care 10
  • Child care agency 11
  • 73places listed
  • 4.8★avg. family rating
  • 356parent reviews
  • 6open by 7 AM
  • 4weekend care

Parent favorites in Alameda

1Tutu School Alameda★★★★★ 5.0 · 82 reviewsPreschool2Rollie Pollie Family Daycare★★★★★ 5.0 · 19 reviewsFamily day care · West Alameda3Bright Star Bilingual Early Learning★★★★★ 5.0 · 14 reviewsPreschool

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Tutu School Alameda in AlamedaPreschool32

Tutu School AlamedaVerified

★★★★★5.082 reviews

1419 Park St H, Alameda, CA 94501

  • Late pickup
  • Weekend care
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Asian-owned · Women-owned
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
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  • Also offers: Children's amusement center, Children's party service, Children's theater, Dance school, Kindergarten, Ballet school
  • Accessibility: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
  • Owner identifies as: Asian-owned, Women-owned
  • Good to know: LGBTQ+ friendly
  • ZIP code: 94501
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(510) 987-8611tutuschool.comDirections
Ala Costa Centers in AlamedaFamily day care10

Ala Costa CentersVerified

★★★★★4.56 reviews

1401 Pacific Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

West Alameda
  • Late pickup
  • Weekend care
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Asian-owned
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
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  • Accessibility: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
  • Owner identifies as: Asian-owned
  • Good to know: LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Neighborhood: West Alameda
  • ZIP code: 94501
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(510) 527-2550alacostacenters.orgDirections
ABC Preschool in AlamedaPreschool

ABC Preschool

★★★★★5.01 review

1525 Bay St, Alameda, CA 94501

West Alameda
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  • Wheelchair accessible
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(510) 521-6488Directions
The Child Unique Montessori School in AlamedaPreschool2

The Child Unique Montessori SchoolVerified

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2226 Encinal Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

  • Early drop-off
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Black-owned · Women-owned
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  • Also offers: Kindergarten, Elementary school, Primary school
  • Accessibility: entrance, parking lot
  • Owner identifies as: Black-owned, Women-owned
  • ZIP code: 94501
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(510) 521-9227thechildunique.orgDirections
Whimsy Willow Preschool & Play Garden in AlamedaPreschool20

Whimsy Willow Preschool & Play GardenVerified

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1523 Willow St, Alameda, CA 94501

  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • Also offers: Art school, Bilingual preschool, Children's camp, Day care center, Event venue, Indoor playground, Pumpkin patch
  • Accessibility: entrance, parking lot
  • ZIP code: 94501
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(415) 810-9057whimsywillowalameda.comDirections
St Philip Neri School in AlamedaPreschool2

St Philip Neri School

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1335 High St, Alameda, CA 94501

  • Wheelchair accessible
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  • Also offers: Elementary school, Kindergarten, Catholic school, Primary school, Private educational institution
  • Accessibility: entrance, parking lot
  • ZIP code: 94501
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(510) 521-0787spnalameda.orgDirections
Right At School in AlamedaChild care agency

Right At SchoolVerified

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2700 Buena Vista Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

  • Wheelchair accessible
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(408) 422-7141rightatschool.comDirections
Thomas Family Childcare Daycare in AlamedaDay care center3

Thomas Family Childcare DaycareVerified

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833 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

West Alameda
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Rainbow Childcare in AlamedaChild care agency

Rainbow ChildcareVerified

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611 Taylor Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

West Alameda
  • Wheelchair accessible
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(510) 715-3410Directions
BAY AREA PRESCHOOLS in AlamedaPreschool

BAY AREA PRESCHOOLS

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875-A Island Dr #421, Alameda, CA 94502

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  • Wheelchair accessible
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(510) 748-9122Directions
Alameda Head Start-Washington in AlamedaPreschool

Alameda Head Start-Washington

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825 Taylor Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

West Alameda
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  • Wheelchair accessible
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(510) 522-6202Directions
Newsmaker Home Day Care in AlamedaDay care center

Newsmaker Home Day Care

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1434 6th St, Alameda, CA 94501

West Alameda
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(510) 769-0748Directions
Little Oaks Learning Care in AlamedaDay care centerTemporarily closed

Little Oaks Learning Care

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1362 Broadway, Alameda, CA 94501

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(510) 522-6455Directions

Questions parents ask about Alameda daycares

How many daycares are in Alameda?

We list 73 child care providers in Alameda: 19 day care centers · 33 preschools · 10 family day care homes · 11 child care agencies. 2 are marked temporarily closed on Google.

What are the highest-rated daycares in Alameda?

Based on Google ratings with at least 5 reviews, the top picks are Tutu School Alameda (5.0★ from 82 reviews), Rollie Pollie Family Daycare (5.0★ from 19 reviews), Bright Star Bilingual Early Learning (5.0★ from 14 reviews).

What time do daycares in Alameda open and close?

Most Alameda daycares open around 8 AM and close around 5:30 PM on weekdays. 6 open by 7 AM and 4 stay open until 6:30 PM or later. The earliest opener is Samace Daycare at 6 AM, and Joyful Alameda Preschool stays open latest, until 5:30 AM.

Are there daycares open on weekends in Alameda?

Yes. 4 providers list Saturday or Sunday hours, including Tutu School Alameda, Yu Ying Yuan Bilingual Preschool, Happy Bees Child Care.

Can I book a daycare tour online in Alameda?

6 Alameda providers take tour bookings online. Use the Book a tour online filter to see them.

How do I check that a Alameda daycare is licensed?

Look up the provider on the California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing facility search. It shows license status, capacity and inspection reports for every licensed center and family child care home.

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