Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Kensington, CA

Our top licensed picks in Kensington — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from California Department of Social Services — Community Care Licensing Division. 10 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 10 licensed centers in Kensington, 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

San Jose Children's Place #474

Kensington, CA · 94707

Before & After School Care Capacity 118 3 years - 5 years
2

First Steps San Francisco #83

Kensington, CA · 94707

Child Care Center Capacity 117 0 months - 12 months
3

Oakland Kids First Academy #182

Kensington, CA · 94707

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 111 6 weeks - 5 years
4

Riverside Smart Start Academy #282

Kensington, CA · 94708

Before & After School Care Capacity 107 3 years - 5 years
5

Oakland Sunshine Daycare #183

Kensington, CA · 94708

Preschool Capacity 100 2 years - 5 years
6

Nurturing Hearts Riverside #281

Kensington, CA · 94707

Head Start Capacity 98 2 years - 12 years
7

Bakersfield Playhouse Academy #573

Kensington, CA · 94707

Montessori Capacity 76 6 weeks - 12 years
8

Happy Days San Jose Daycare #475

Kensington, CA · 94708

Infant Care Capacity 75 5 years - 12 years
9

San Francisco Little Scholars #84

Kensington, CA · 94708

Family Daycare Capacity 64 0 months - 5 years
10

Bakersfield Learning Center #574

Kensington, CA · 94708

Child Care Center Capacity 32 0 months - 12 months

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