Daycare center
Little Lamb Bilingual Academy
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycares and preschools in El Cerrito, CA
42 licensed programs · median published tuition $1,170 a month · 8 with Google ratings
Daycare center
El Cerrito Preschool Co-Op
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Every Child Bay Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file1
Before and after school
Fairmont Child Care
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Before and after school
Madera Child Care
AgesSchool age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Sycamore Christian Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
The Point Playhouse
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
Pride & Joy Pre-School & After
AgesInfant to preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file2
Daycare center
Golestan
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file3 (1 Type A)
Montessori
Keystone Montessori School
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file3
Daycare center
Little Tree Montessori Int'L School of el Cerrito
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
Daycare center
St. John the Baptist Catholic Preschool
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on file2
Daycare center
Mi Mundo Preschool Sacramento Street
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Citations on fileNone on record
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Licensed home daycares in El Cerrito
Home daycares are private residences, so the register entry is shown with the ZIP code only (California withholds home addresses). Many are licensed under the provider's own name. A home daycare with a public business profile has its own page above.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Citations on file | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ali, Sausan Family Day Care Home | 94530 | 073402949 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Amado,ana,andrades Meneses,bernarda,connor,jessica Family Day Care Home | 94530 | 073409367 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Benner, Alaina L. Family Day Care Home | 94530 | 070210589 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Blacklock, Atcha Family Day Care Home | 94530 | 073409499 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Brodsley, Aaron Family Day Care Home | 94530 | 073402044 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Chim-In, Preeya Family Day Care Home | 94530 | 073408128 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 4 | |
| Chozom, Dolma Family Day Care Home | 94530 | 073406463 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Costa, Maria Family Day Care Home | 94530 | 073406575 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 2 (1 Type A) | |
| Justo, Gisell Family Day Care Home | 94530 | 073403878 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Kato, Akiko Family Day Care Home | 94530 | 073408585 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Liu, Xinghuan Family Day Care Home | 94530 | 073407194 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Maravilla, Dolores Family Day Care Home | 94530 | 073402281 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Mujadidi, Raziea & Frishtah, Afifi Family Day Care Home | 94530 | 073405872 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 2 | |
| Orucuta, Juana Arellano, Lesly Family Day Care Home | 94530 | 073406809 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 2 | |
| Osorio Lozada, Judith Family Day Care Home | 94530 | 073409384 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Pakawongse, Duessadee Family Day Care Home | 94530 | 073408718 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Pereira, Tatiana Family Day Care Home | 94530 | 073403183 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 3 | |
| Perez, Sarahith Family Day Care Home | 94530 | 073409693 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Peterson, Wen-Hsiang & Mark Family Day Care Home | 94530 | 073406289 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Plaza, Cecilia Family Day Care Home | 94530 | 073409052 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Pollack, Christina Family Day Care Home | 94530 | 070205112 | 12 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 1 | |
| Pulido, Mayra Family Day Care Home | 94530 | 073409084 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 3 (2 Type A) | |
| Quintana, Rebeca Family Day Care Home | 94530 | 073407727 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Raymond-Campbell, Felicia Family Day Care Home | 94530 | 073406257 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Tang, Qiqi Family Day Care Home | 94530 | 073408728 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Wimberly, Kathleen Family Day Care Home | 94530 | 073403182 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | 4 | |
| Yangchen, Tsering Family Day Care Home | 94530 | 073407192 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record | |
| Zhang, Fang & Song, Jie Family Day Care Home | 94530 | 073409732 | 14 | infant, toddler, preschool and school age | None on record |
Before and after school programs in El Cerrito
These programs hold a school-age child care licence and run inside an elementary school or community site. Enrolment is usually through the operator or the school.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Citations on file | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of el Cerrito Comm. Svcs. - Harding Park School Age Day Care Center | 94530 | 070209620 | 50 | school age | 1 |
Childcare in El Cerrito: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in El Cerrito?
El Cerrito has 42 licensed programs on the California register: 11 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 28 home daycares and 3 before and after school programs.
Who licenses child care in California?
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in California. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
How common are inspection violations at El Cerrito daycares?
Violations are common and most are paperwork or maintenance items. Across 318 daycare centers in the metro area, the median center has 1 citations on the state file, and 139 centers have none. 59 have at least one rated Type A by the state. California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
What does daycare cost in El Cerrito?
12 programs in the metro area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $1,170 a month, and $1,995 a month for infants. Most programs share tuition only on a tour, so ask for the full fee schedule including registration and supply fees.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence, and California withholds the address from its public register. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in El Cerrito?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
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Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund.
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Source: Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes data downloads, CCLD Transparency site. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.