Best Daycares in Alameda, CA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Alameda's 63 daycares, 54 (86%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below California's statewide rate of 93%. Locally, providers average 5.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.4 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with California averages of 4.9 on Process and 4.4 on Structural.
The local market includes 57 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Alameda. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the California methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Alameda
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Alameda: 4.4 (Sample of 63).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Alameda: 5.0 (Sample of 4).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Alameda: 4.4 (Sample of 63).
Search daycares in Alameda
Browse by ZIP
Some of the Best Daycares in Alameda
Other cities in California
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Alameda?
- There are 63 licensed child care providers in Alameda.
- What percentage of Alameda daycares have high quality ratings?
- 86% of Alameda daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in California.
- What types of childcare are available in Alameda?
- 57 center-based providers operate in Alameda.
- How do Alameda daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of California?
- Alameda daycares average 5.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a California statewide average of 4.9.
- Is there financial help for childcare in California?
- California offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in California
All 63 Daycares in Alameda
- Abc Preschool
- Afs - Sue Matheson Center
- Afs-Head Start Ruby Bridges Center
- Afs-Rosalie Sterling Head Start/early Head Start
- Afs-Rosalie Sterling Infant Center
- Ahs-Angela Agular Center
- Ala Costa Center - Alameda Site
- Alameda Child Development Center
- Alameda Head Start - Angela Aguilar Center
- Alameda Head Start - Sue Matheson Center
- Alameda Head Start- College of Alameda Head Start
- Alameda Island Kids at Bay Farm School
- Alameda Island Kids at Earhart School
- Alameda Island Kids at Edison School
- Alameda Island Kids at Franklin School
- Alameda Island Kids at Otis School
- Arcoiris Spanish Learning Academy and Childcare