41 Daycare Centers in Alameda, California
Browse all 41 daycare centers in Alameda, California. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Alameda
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Peter Pan School4.58 score4.9(9)
2100 Mariner Square Dr., Alameda, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 105 children
Peter Pan School receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, experienced teachers, strong communication from leadership, and enriching activities that make them feel confident leaving their children in the school's care. Families report their children form lasting friendships and have fun while parents appreciate the supportive, family-like community.
Caring and experienced teacherseffective and proactive communicationenriching activities and playground timestrong sense of community and family atmosphere - 2Tiny Treasures Preschool3.62 score3.5(16)
1803 North Loop Rd, Alameda, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Tiny Treasures Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple families and years of enrollment. Parents emphasize the exceptional, caring, and stable teaching staff led by Director Mrs. Kim, along with the clean facilities, strong curriculum, and nurturing environment that makes children excited to attend. The school is noted for going above and beyond in supporting child development, behavior management, and accommodating individual needs.
Caring and loving teacherslow teacher turnoverexperienced directorclean and well-maintained facilities
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Highest rated daycares in Alameda based on parent reviews
Peter Pan School
2100 Mariner Square Dr., Alameda, CA
Peter Pan School receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, experienced teachers, strong communication from leadership, and enriching activities that make them feel confident leaving their children in the school's care. Families report their children form lasting friendships and have fun while parents appreciate the supportive, family-like community.
Fuzzy Caterpillar
1510-1504a Encinal Avenue, Alameda, CA
Bayside Montessori Association
1523 Willow St., Alameda, CA
Kiddie Kampus Cooperative Play School
1711 2nd Street, Alameda, CA
Small Size Big Mind Preschool & Infant Center
3300 Bridgeview Isle, Alameda, CA
Ala Costa Center - Alameda Site
1401 Pacific Ave, Alameda, CA
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Daycare Centers in Alameda, California
There are 41 daycare centers in Alameda, California. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Alameda, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Daycare Centers in Alameda
Showing 41 results
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- 1525 Bay Street, Alameda, CA
- Phone
- (510) 521-6488
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- 1510-1504a Encinal Avenue, Alameda, CA
- Phone
- (510) 769-1724
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- 1523 Willow St., Alameda, CA
- Phone
- (510) 865-6255
- Address
- 2001 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda, CA
- Phone
- (510) 522-3194
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- 1711 2nd Street, Alameda, CA
- Phone
- (510) 521-1218
- Address
- 3171 Mecartney Rd, Alameda, CA
- Phone
- (510) 523-5050
- Address
- 1515 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA
- Phone
- (510) 239-4999
- Address
- 2700 Buena Vista Ave., Alameda, CA
- Phone
- (510) 769-1975
- Address
- 3300 Bridgeview Isle, Alameda, CA
- Phone
- (510) 521-8025
Peter Pan School receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, experienced teachers, strong communication from leadership, and enriching activities that make them feel confident leaving their children in the school's care. Families report their children form lasting friendships and have fun while parents appreciate the supportive, family-like community.
- Address
- 2100 Mariner Square Dr., Alameda, CA
- Phone
- (510) 521-2750
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- 1401 Pacific Ave, Alameda, CA
- Phone
- (510) 527-2550
- Address
- 2055 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda, CA
- Phone
- (510) 865-5900
- Address
- 500 Pacific Avenue, Alameda, CA
- Phone
- (510) 748-4001
Tiny Treasures Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple families and years of enrollment. Parents emphasize the exceptional, caring, and stable teaching staff led by Director Mrs. Kim, along with the clean facilities, strong curriculum, and nurturing environment that makes children excited to attend. The school is noted for going above and beyond in supporting child development, behavior management, and accommodating individual needs.
- Address
- 1803 North Loop Rd, Alameda, CA
- Phone
- (510) 995-2579
Bright Horizons at Garner receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the warm, caring staff, inclusive environment, clean facilities, structured curriculum, and strong community atmosphere. Children show significant developmental growth and genuinely enjoy attending.
- Address
- 2275 No. Loop Road, Alameda, CA
- Phone
- (510) 769-5437
- Address
- 1700 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA
- Phone
- (510) 629-6350
- Address
- 555 Ralph Appezzato Mem Pkwy, Alameda, CA
- Phone
- (510) 629-6301
- Address
- 670 West Midway, Alameda, CA
- Phone
- (510) 521-3443
- Address
- 2226 Encinal Avenue, Alameda, CA
- Phone
- (510) 521-9227
- Address
- 1400 6th St, Alameda, CA
- Phone
- (510) 524-9229
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- 2212 Pacific Ave., Alameda, CA
- Phone
- (510) 521-1030
- Address
- 837 Lincoln Av, Alameda, CA
- Phone
- (510) 217-8216
- Address
- 3010 Fillmore Street, Alameda, CA
- Phone
- (510) 523-6510
- Address
- 1421 High Street, Alameda, CA
- Phone
- (510) 865-4536
KinderCare Learning Center #1335 in Alameda receives mostly positive reviews praising staff friendliness, individualized care, learning activities, and communication tools. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about staff conduct, including yelling at young children and unprofessional/unresponsive behavior during a facility tour.
- Address
- 2155 North Loop Road, Alameda, CA
- Phone
- (510) 521-3227
- Address
- 2214 1/2 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA
- Phone
- (510) 263-8005
- Address
- 3183 Mecartney Road, Alameda, CA
- Phone
- (510) 521-5846
- Address
- 770 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA
- Phone
- (510) 521-8940
- Address
- 2451 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA
- Phone
- (510) 205-5913
- Address
- 1247 Park Ave, Alameda, CA
- Phone
- (510) 521-2354
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