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Some of the Best Daycares in Alameda, CA

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.

63
Daycares
54
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Alameda

35(56%)
19(30%)
9(14%)
0(0%)
0(0%)

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).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Alameda

Abc Preschool
Alameda, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Afs - Sue Matheson Center
Alameda, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Afs-Head Start Ruby Bridges Center
Alameda, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Afs-Rosalie Sterling Head Start/early Head Start
Alameda, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Afs-Rosalie Sterling Infant Center
Alameda, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Ala Costa Center - Alameda Site
Alameda, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alameda Child Development Center
Alameda, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alameda Head Start - Angela Aguilar Center
Alameda, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alameda Head Start - Sue Matheson Center
Alameda, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alameda Island Kids at Bay Farm School
Alameda, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alameda Island Kids at Earhart School
Alameda, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alameda Island Kids at Edison School
Alameda, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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