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Pride & Joy Pre-School & After

Daycare center in El Cerrito, CA. 1226 Liberty Street, El Cerrito, CA 94530

3.9 (7 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (510) 232-3121Visit website
AgesInfant, toddler and preschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity73 children
Citations on file2
On the register since2008

About the program

Pride & Joy Pre-School & After is a licensed daycare center in El Cerrito, California, on the state register since 2008. It is licensed for 73 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.

Pride and Joy Preschool provides infant, toddler, and preschool care environments.

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Pride & Joy Pre-School & After does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,170 a month.

Infant places280 to 12 months

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center + Infant Center · 073405658, 073405659
Licence statusActive since 2008
Licensed capacity73 children
Inspections on file6
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file2Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)059 of 318 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints06 inspection visits · last visit August 2025

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.

Regulations cited

101700.3 · 101416.5(b)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

I was someone who was very nervous about sending my kids to daycare because of all the bad things you see in the news and social media. I'm not someone who trusts my kids with just anyone. They had only ever been watched by family. After finally letting go of that fear, I tried this school. I in no way regret it. The children are great and friendly. The teachers are caring. The director is so sweet and addresses any…

Nikki Graupman · 5/5 on Google · 3 years ago

My son (13 months) loves coming here. He lights up everyday when he sees his teachers. He’s learning many skills and I feel like he’s very well cared for. The staff are wonderful and kind & you can tell they care about each child.

Linsey Patton · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago
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Getting there

1226 Liberty Street, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Questions about Pride & Joy Pre-School & After

Is Pride & Joy Pre-School & After licensed?

Yes. Pride & Joy Pre-School & After holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 073405658, 073405659), with a licensed capacity of 73 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Pride & Joy Pre-School & After had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 2 citations for Pride & Joy Pre-School & After, across 6 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Pride & Joy Pre-School & After take?

Pride & Joy Pre-School & After is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.

How much does Pride & Joy Pre-School & After cost?

Pride & Joy Pre-School & After does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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