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Licensed Daycare in Berkeley, California

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Berkeley?

Statewide averages in California run roughly $1800/month for infants and $1240/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Berkeley?

California families can apply for CalWORKs Child Care + APP (Alternative Payment Program) (intake: (916) 651-6195). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Each provider on this page is verified through the state's public child care licensing search. Cost figures are city-wide averages from CCAA reporting.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,800/mo

California avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Berkeley

ChildCare Aware reports the California average full-time cost at $1,800/month for infant care and $1,240/month for preschool. City-level prices in Berkeley vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. California families may also qualify for CalWORKs Child Care + APP (Alternative Payment Program) (intake: (916) 651-6195).

Full California licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division
Infant ratio: 1:4
Toddler ratio: 1:6
Preschool ratio: 1:12
Avg capacity: 67 kids

ZIP codes covered

94703 9 94709 7 94710 6 94704 6 94705 5 94702 5

Program types in Berkeley

Licensed Group Child Care Home

Licensed Child Care Center

4 centers

Before & After School Care

4 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

3 centers

All Berkeley licensed centers

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R Infant Care

Riverside Little Angels #283

Berkeley

Preschool (2-5) Cap 111

R Licensed Center

Riverside Panda Kids Academy #277

Berkeley

Infants & Toddlers Cap 64

R Montessori

Riverside Sunflower Daycare #276

Berkeley

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 19

R Family Daycare

Riverside Wonder Years #278

Berkeley

School Age (5+) Cap 43

S Group Care

San Francisco Creative Kids #85

Berkeley

School Age (5+) Cap 85

S Infant Care

San Francisco Discovery Preschool #81

Berkeley

Preschool (2-5) Cap 63

S Preschool

San Francisco KinderCare #78

Berkeley

Preschool (2-5) Cap 22

S Head Start

San Francisco Primrose School #79

Berkeley

2 years - 12 years Cap 94

S Group Care

San Jose ABC Childcare #471

Berkeley

School Age (5+) Cap 63

S Preschool

San Jose Bright Beginnings #472

Berkeley

Preschool (2-5) Cap 46

S Family Daycare

San Jose Early Learning Center #470

Berkeley

School Age (5+) Cap 48

S Montessori

San Jose KinderCare #476

Berkeley

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 116

S Licensed Center

San Jose Primrose School #477

Berkeley

Infants & Toddlers Cap 60

T Head Start

Tiny Tots of Oakland #184

Berkeley

2 years - 12 years Cap 34

T Licensed Center

Tiny Tots of San Jose #469

Berkeley

Infants & Toddlers Cap 116

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Quick answers about subsidies, costs, and how to vet a provider in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Berkeley, California?

Our directory lists 30 licensed childcare centers in Berkeley, California, sourced from California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Berkeley?

Statewide averages in California run roughly $1800/month for infants and $1240/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Berkeley daycares?

All licensed California centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:12 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Berkeley typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Berkeley?

California families can apply for CalWORKs Child Care + APP (Alternative Payment Program) (intake: (916) 651-6195). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Berkeley daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.