Best Daycares in Berkeley, CA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Berkeley's 79 daycares, 74 (94%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching 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 74 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Berkeley. 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 Berkeley
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Berkeley: 4.4 (Sample of 79).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Berkeley: 5.0 (Sample of 3).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Berkeley: 4.4 (Sample of 79).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Berkeley?
- There are 79 licensed child care providers in Berkeley.
- What percentage of Berkeley daycares have high quality ratings?
- 94% of Berkeley daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in California.
- What types of childcare are available in Berkeley?
- 74 center-based providers operate in Berkeley.
- How do Berkeley daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of California?
- Berkeley 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 79 Daycares in Berkeley
- Bahia School Age Program
- Berkeley Hills Nursery School
- Berkeley International Montessori School
- Berkeley Little School
- Berkeley Montessori School
- Berkeley Ymca Ehs - Vera Casey
- Berkeley Ymca Head Start - South Ymca
- Berkeley Ymca Head Start - South Ymca
- Berkeley Ymca Head Start - West
- Berkeley Ymca Head Start - West Ymca
- Beth El Nursery School
- Beth El Nursery School
- Building Kidz of Berkeley
- Busd - Franklin Preschool
- Busd - Hopkins Street
- Uc Berkeley - Dwight Way Center
- Uc Berkeley-Dwight Way Child Development Center
- Ucb - Clark Kerr Campus Children's Center
- Ucb - Clark Kerr Campus Childrens Center
- Ucb - Clark Kerr Preschool
- Ucb - Harold E. Jones Child Study Ctr/childcare
- Ucb - Haste Street Child Development Center
- Ucb - Haste Street Child Development Center
- Ucb Clark Kerr Campus Children Center