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Licensed Daycare in Oakland, California

Each provider on this page is verified through the state's public child care licensing search. Cost figures are city-wide averages from CCAA reporting.

55
Licensed Centers
7
Infant Spots
$1,800/mo
California avg infant
1:4
State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Oakland

ChildCare Aware reports the California average full-time cost at $1,800/month for infant care and $1,240/month for preschool. City-level prices in Oakland vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. California families may also qualify for CalWORKs Child Care + APP (Alternative Payment Program) (intake: (916) 651-6195).

Full California licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator
California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division
Infant ratio
1:4
Toddler ratio
1:6
Preschool ratio
1:12
Avg capacity
80 kids

ZIP codes covered

94603 25 94612 10 94601 9 94609 7 94605 7 94621 5 94619 5 94610 5

Program types in Oakland

Licensed Child Care Center
9 centers
Preschool Program
8 centers
Before & After School Care
8 centers
Infant & Toddler Center
7 centers
Licensed Group Child Care Home
6 centers
Licensed Family Daycare Home
6 centers

All Oakland licensed centers

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K Licensed Center

Kids R Us Bakersfield #558

Oakland

Infants & Toddlers Cap 32
K Head Start

Kids R Us Riverside #273

Oakland

2 years - 12 years Cap 102
L Preschool

La Petite Academy Riverside #264

Oakland

Preschool (2-5) Cap 117
L Group Care

Little Genius Oakland #166

Oakland

School Age (5+) Cap 100
L Family Daycare

Little Hearts San Francisco #68

Oakland

School Age (5+) Cap 101
L Before/After School

Little Hearts San Jose #466

Oakland

School Age (5+) Cap 36
N Licensed Center

Nurturing Hearts Bakersfield #566

Oakland

Infants & Toddlers Cap 22
O Preschool

Oakland Cloud Nine Kids #167

Oakland

Preschool (2-5) Cap 106
O Licensed Center

Oakland Generations Daycare #172

Oakland

Infants & Toddlers Cap 91
O Infant Care

Oakland Little Angels #170

Oakland

Preschool (2-5) Cap 18
O Licensed Center

Oakland Panda Kids Academy #164

Oakland

Infants & Toddlers Cap 50
O Preschool

Oakland Playhouse Academy #175

Oakland

Preschool (2-5) Cap 62
O Before/After School

Oakland Smart Start Academy #169

Oakland

School Age (5+) Cap 112
O Montessori

Oakland Sunflower Daycare #163

Oakland

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 104
O Family Daycare

Oakland Wonder Years #165

Oakland

School Age (5+) Cap 72

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Quick answers about subsidies, costs, and how to vet a provider in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Oakland, California?
Our directory lists 55 licensed childcare centers in Oakland, California, sourced from California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.
What's the average daycare cost in Oakland?
Statewide averages in California run roughly $1800/month for infants and $1240/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.
What staff-to-child ratios apply in Oakland daycares?
All licensed California centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:12 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Oakland typically operate below these ceilings.
Are subsidies available for daycare in Oakland?
California families can apply for CalWORKs Child Care + APP (Alternative Payment Program) (intake: (916) 651-6195). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.
How do I verify a Oakland daycare's license?
Look up the provider directly in the official California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.

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