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Best Before or After School Daycare in El Cerrito, CA

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in El Cerrito. Average rating: 4.61/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

El Cerrito, California at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.61/5
Parent reviews
32
Top rated (4.5+)
6

El Cerrito has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 32 parent reviews averaging 4.61/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 67% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 94530 zip code, averaging 4.61 stars across 13 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in El Cerrito

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
    City Of El Cerrito Comm. Svcs. - Madera
    4.35 score
    4.7(5)

    1500 Devonshire, El Cerrito, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 32 children

    Parents praise the center's accessible location with nearby amenities like Trader Joe's, Sees Candy, and Barnes and Noble. The facility is described as a nice, attractive building in a pleasant city. However, one reviewer noted the building is old and mentioned some unfriendly staff.

    Accessible locationnearby shopping and dining optionsattractive buildingeasy access to city resources

Rating Distribution

Based on 9 daycares with Google ratings in El Cerrito

4.5 - 5.0
6
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in El Cerrito, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.61avg rating
11 daycares · 9 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

El Cerrito zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
9453013
4.61
6

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in El Cerrito (21–60 children)

Small

up to 30 children

6

Medium

31–75 children

7

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

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Daycare types in El Cerrito

Child Daycare & Preschools 11Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 1

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Before or After School Daycare in El Cerrito, California

There are 1 before or after school daycare in El Cerrito, California, making up 8% of the 13 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 El Cerrito have an average rating of 4.61 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.61 stars. Our analysis covers 32 parent reviews.

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

All Before or After School Daycare in El Cerrito

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Keystone Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
6639 Blake St., El Cerrito, CA
Phone
(510) 236-7479

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in El Cerrito, California, out of 13 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 El Cerrito have an average Google rating of 4.61 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in El Cerrito, 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
El Cerrito offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 11 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 El Cerrito for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in El Cerrito 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.