Some of the Best Daycares in Orinda, CA
Of Orinda's 6 daycares, 6 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with 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 4.7 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 6 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Orinda. 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 Orinda
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Orinda: 4.7 (Sample of 6).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Orinda: 5.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Orinda: 4.7 (Sample of 6).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Orinda
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Orinda?
- There are 6 licensed child care providers in Orinda.
- What percentage of Orinda daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of Orinda daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in California.
- What types of childcare are available in Orinda?
- 6 center-based providers operate in Orinda.
- How do Orinda daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of California?
- Orinda 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