Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Berkeley, CA

Our top licensed picks in Berkeley — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division. 30 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 30 licensed centers in Berkeley, we surface those with a current license, larger licensed capacity, and the most recent verification. Ranking is objective and editorial — providers cannot pay for placement. Always confirm current license status before enrolling.

1

Tiny Tots Of San Jose #469

Berkeley, CA · 94702

Child Care Center Capacity 116 0 months - 12 months
2

San Jose Kindercare #476

Berkeley, CA · 94709

Montessori Capacity 116 6 weeks - 12 years
3

Oakland Childcare Academy #177

Berkeley, CA · 94702

Before & After School Care Capacity 115 3 years - 5 years
4

Oakland Little Stars Daycare #178

Berkeley, CA · 94703

Infant Care Capacity 111 5 years - 12 years
5

Riverside Little Angels #283

Berkeley, CA · 94709

Infant Care Capacity 111 5 years - 12 years
6

Oakland Early Learning Center #185

Berkeley, CA · 94710

Before & After School Care Capacity 101 3 years - 5 years
7

Bakersfield Kindersmile #571

Berkeley, CA · 94705

Before & After School Care Capacity 95 3 years - 5 years
8

San Francisco Primrose School #79

Berkeley, CA · 94703

Head Start Capacity 94 2 years - 12 years
9

Bakersfield Generations Daycare #570

Berkeley, CA · 94704

Head Start Capacity 90 2 years - 12 years
10

San Francisco Creative Kids #85

Berkeley, CA · 94709

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 85 6 weeks - 5 years

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