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Some of the Best Daycares in Berkeley, CA

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.

79
Daycares
74
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Berkeley

35(44%)
39(49%)
5(6%)
0(0%)
0(0%)

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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Some of the Best Daycares in Berkeley

Ala Costa Ctr. for the Developmentally Disabled
Berkeley, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
American International Montessori School
Berkeley, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bahia School Age Program
Berkeley, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Berkeley Hills Nursery School
Berkeley, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Berkeley International Montessori School
Berkeley, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Berkeley Montessori School
Berkeley, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Berkeley Ymca Head Start - South Ymca
Berkeley, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Berkeley Ymca Head Start - West
Berkeley, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Berkeley Ymca Head Start - West Ymca
Berkeley, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Building Kidz of Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Child Education Center
Berkeley, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Childrens Community Center
Berkeley, CA
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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