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Licensed Daycare in Piedmont, California

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Piedmont?

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.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Piedmont?

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 .

Every listing here has a current license on file with the state. Use the filters to narrow by age group or program type.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,800/mo

California avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Piedmont

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 Piedmont 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: 64 kids

ZIP codes covered

94618 5 94611 5

Program types in Piedmont

Montessori School

2 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

Licensed Group Child Care Home

1 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

1 centers

All Piedmont licensed centers

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A Family Daycare

ABC Academy Riverside #270

Piedmont

School Age (5+) Cap 58

B Head Start

Bakersfield Panda Kids Academy #562

Piedmont

2 years - 12 years Cap 27

E Montessori

Explorer Kids Oakland #171

Piedmont

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 113

L Infant Care

Little Genius Bakersfield #564

Piedmont

Preschool (2-5) Cap 63

O Family Daycare

Oakland KinderSmile #173

Piedmont

School Age (5+) Cap 29

R Preschool

Riverside Golden Gate Daycare #272

Piedmont

Preschool (2-5) Cap 82

S Montessori

San Francisco Bright Beginnings #74

Piedmont

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 86

S Before/After School

San Francisco Early Learning Center #72

Piedmont

School Age (5+) Cap 80

S Head Start

San Jose Bright Futures Daycare #465

Piedmont

2 years - 12 years Cap 16

S Group Care

San Jose Little Stars Daycare #463

Piedmont

School Age (5+) Cap 87

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Piedmont, California?

Our directory lists 10 licensed childcare centers in Piedmont, 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 Piedmont?

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 Piedmont 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 Piedmont typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Piedmont?

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 Piedmont 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.