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Licensed Daycare in Oakland, California

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

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 Oakland?

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 Oakland

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 Oakland 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: 80 kids

ZIP codes covered

94603 25 94612 10 94601 9 94609 7 94605 7 94621 5 94619 5 94610 5

Program types in Oakland

Licensed Child Care Center

9 centers

Preschool Program

8 centers

Before & After School Care

8 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

7 centers

Licensed Group Child Care Home

6 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

6 centers

All Oakland licensed centers

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A Before/After School

ABC Academy Bakersfield #555

Oakland

School Age (5+) Cap 87

A Group Care

Active Kids Oakland #174

Oakland

School Age (5+) Cap 98

A Infant Care

Active Kids San Jose #459

Oakland

Preschool (2-5) Cap 99

B Montessori

Bakersfield Cloud Nine Kids #565

Oakland

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 51

B Head Start

Bakersfield Creative Kids #554

Oakland

2 years - 12 years Cap 34

B Montessori

Bakersfield Golden Gate Daycare #557

Oakland

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 112

B Preschool

Bakersfield Little Scholars #553

Oakland

Preschool (2-5) Cap 82

B Infant Care

Bakersfield Precious Moments #556

Oakland

Preschool (2-5) Cap 24

B Preschool

Bakersfield Sunflower Daycare #561

Oakland

Preschool (2-5) Cap 93

B Before/After School

Bakersfield Wonder Years #563

Oakland

School Age (5+) Cap 79

E Preschool

Explorer Kids San Jose #456

Oakland

Preschool (2-5) Cap 120

G Licensed Center

Growing Minds San Francisco #75

Oakland

Infants & Toddlers Cap 119

H Licensed Center

Happy Days Riverside Daycare #261

Oakland

Infants & Toddlers Cap 111

J Group Care

Jumping Jacks Bakersfield #560

Oakland

School Age (5+) Cap 115

J Infant Care

Jumping Jacks Oakland #162

Oakland

Preschool (2-5) Cap 94

Tap any card to view the full listing including the state license number, capacity, and inspection history when available.

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

How many licensed daycare centers are in Oakland, California?

Our directory lists 55 licensed childcare centers in Oakland, 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 Oakland?

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 Oakland 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 Oakland typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Oakland?

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 Oakland 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.