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Best Before or After School Daycare in Union City, CA

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Union City. Average rating: 4.41/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Union City, California at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.41/5
Parent reviews
72
Top rated (4.5+)
8

Union City has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 72 parent reviews averaging 4.41/5.8 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 67% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 94587 zip code, averaging 4.41 stars across 13 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Union City

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
    Adventure Montessori Academy And School
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    4101 Pleiades Place, Union City, CA · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 60 children

    Adventure Montessori Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its Montessori teaching approach, caring staff, and structured learning environment. Parents highlight the professionalism of leadership, individual attention given to children, and smooth daily operations. Multiple families report significant developmental progress and improvements in their children's confidence and love of learning.

    Montessori teaching philosophyprofessional and carin
  2. 2
    City Of Union City - Holly Center
    4.46 score
    4.6(17)

    31600 Alvarado Blvd., Union City, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 19 children

    This facility has received consistently positive reviews with a 4.6/5 rating. Reviews praise the venue for its spacious layout, cleanliness, and friendly staff, noting it serves well for community events, vaccination clinics, and various classes. The facility appears to be a multipurpose community center used for events, martial arts classes, and parking rather than primarily as a daycare.

    friendly and helpful staffefficient and clean facilitiesspacious venue for eventsbeautiful setting
  3. 3
    City Of Union City - Kennedy Center
    4.38 score
    4.7(6)

    1333 Decoto Rd, Union City, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children

    Parents praise Kennedy Center as a well-maintained community facility with caring staff and numerous activities for children. The center offers quality preschool programming and is actively involved in community engagement. Reviews highlight its role as a valuable public resource.

    Caring and wonderful staffquality preschool programlots of activities for youthlarge facility
  4. 4
    Kidango-Guy Emanuele
    4 score
    4(7)

    100 Decoto Road, Union City, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 21 children

    Parents describe KIDANGO-GUY EMANUELE as a great school with knowledgeable teachers. The facility is noted as new and well-regarded by families. Reviewers express satisfaction with their children's enrollment.

    knowledgeable teachersnew facilitygreat environmentgood school quality
  5. 5
    Cfcs Head Start - Decoto Plaza
    3.85 score
    3.7(5)

    500 E Street, Union City, CA · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 30 children

    Reviews for this daycare are mixed and limited in relevance. Most reviews appear to be about the location rather than the daycare itself, with comments about the neighborhood and surrounding area. Parents mention it's in a nice area, though some note concerns about the neighborhood environment.

    Nice neighborhood locationdescribed as a bonito (beautiful) place

Rating Distribution

Based on 12 daycares with Google ratings in Union City

4.5 - 5.0
8
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
1

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Union City, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.43avg rating
11 daycares · 10 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.9avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

3.7avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Union City zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
9458713
4.41
8

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Union City (15–74 children)

Small

up to 30 children

8

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Union City based on parent reviews

Adventure Montessori Academy And School

4.9(20)

4101 Pleiades Place, Union City, CA

Adventure Montessori Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its Montessori teaching approach, caring staff, and structured learning environment. Parents highlight the professionalism of leadership, individual attention given to children, and smooth daily operations. Multiple families report significant developmental progress and improvements in their children's confidence and love of learning.

Montessori teaching philosophyprofessional and carin

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Daycare types in Union City

Child Daycare & Preschools 11Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Union City, California

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Union City, 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 Union City have an average rating of 4.41 out of 5 across 12 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.9 stars. Our analysis covers 72 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Union City, 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 Union City

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Adventure Montessori Academy And School
Before or After School Daycare
4.9

Adventure Montessori Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its Montessori teaching approach, caring staff, and structured learning environment. Parents highlight the professionalism of leadership, individual attention given to children, and smooth daily operations. Multiple families report significant developmental progress and improvements in their children's confidence and love of learning.

Montessori teaching philosophyprofessional and carin
Address
4101 Pleiades Place, Union City, CA
Phone
(510) 489-4191

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Union City, 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 Union City have an average Google rating of 4.41 out of 5 across 12 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Union City, 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
Union City offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 11 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 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 Union City for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Union City 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.