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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Piedmont, CA

Compare 4 child daycare & preschools in Piedmont. Average rating: 5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Piedmont, California at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
5/5
Parent reviews
8
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Piedmont offers 4 licensed child daycare & preschools, 2 of which have public ratings averaging 5/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 94611 zip code, averaging 5 stars across 6 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Piedmont

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.

  1. 1
    Linda Beach Cooperative Play School
    4.58 score
    5(7)

    400 Highland Avenue, Piedmont, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 20 children

    Linda Beach Cooperative Play School is a highly-rated preschool praised for its play-based curriculum, cooperative parent involvement model, and supportive community. Parents report that their children develop strong social, emotional, and academic skills while enjoying a gentle transition into school. Multiple families have chosen to keep their children there even when Universal TK became available.

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Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Piedmont

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Piedmont, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

5avg rating
4 daycares · 1 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Piedmont zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
946116
5
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Piedmont (20–50 children)

Small

up to 30 children

3

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Piedmont based on parent reviews

Highlands Pre-School

5(1)

400 Highland Avenue, Piedmont, CA

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Daycare types in Piedmont

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Before or After School Daycare 2

Child Daycare & Preschools in Piedmont, California

There are 4 child daycare & preschools in Piedmont, California, making up 67% of the 6 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Piedmont have an average rating of 5 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 8 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Piedmont, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Piedmont

Showing 4 results

Highlands Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
400 Highland Avenue, Piedmont, CA
Phone
(510) 547-4242
Piedmont Schoolmates - Beach
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
100 Lake Avenue, Piedmont, CA
Phone
(510) 420-3077
Piedmont Schoolmates - Wildwood
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
301 Wildwood Avenue, Piedmont, CA
Phone
(510) 420-3076
Piedmont Schoolmates - Havens
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
323 Highland, Piedmont, CA
Phone
(510) 420-3078

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 child daycare & preschools daycares in Piedmont, California, out of 6 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Piedmont have an average Google rating of 5 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Piedmont, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with California's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in California)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Piedmont offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in California typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Piedmont for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Piedmont must be licensed by California's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.