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Bright Future Early Learning

Daycare center in Oakland, CA. 1515 Clay St., Ste. 146, Oakland, CA 94612

5.0 (14 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (510) 835-4012Visit website
AgesInfant, toddler and preschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity52 children
Citations on file5
On the register since2019

About the program

Bright Future Early Learning is a licensed daycare center in Oakland, California, on the state register since 2019. It is licensed for 52 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.

Bright Future Early Learning Center is a non-profit child care center in Oakland providing full-time care for infants and preschoolers.

The program follows a play-based approach and includes meals.

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Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Bright Future Early Learning does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,705 a month.

Infant places200 to 12 months

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center + Infant Center · 013422432, 013422433
Licence statusActive since 2019
Licensed capacity52 children
Inspections on file4
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file5Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)0101 of 563 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints54 inspection visits · last visit August 2026

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

101239(o)(1) · 1597.055(c) · 101216.3(b) · 101229(a)(1) · 101223(a)(1) · 101212(d)(1)(C) · 101216.3(a) · 101229(a)(1) · 101229(a)(1)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

Our son attended Bright Future for just over 2 years, first as a toddler and then in preschool. The kindness and care of the teaching staff helped him grow into the curious, funny, and capable kindergartner he is today! My husband and I couldn't be more appreciative of the Bright Future team in their partnership to help our son grow and learn. We always loved hearing about the projects the kids were working on, yoga…

Emily Baumgartner · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

Our daughter started at Bright Future after 2+ years with a small home daycare. We were nervous to transition to a center with multiple staff and so many more children. We have had the best experience! The staff truly care about the kids with safety being priority. Staff are transparent about what goes on in the classroom and accommodating to needs. It’s clean, lunch/snacks are provided and it’s a secure location.…

Ciara Forshee · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

Our son attended Bright Futures for two years starting when he was 18 months old. We had a great experience. The teachers were caring, supportive, knowledgeable, and responsive. Our son made so many friends at the school and learned so much. We loved the community and our time at Bright Future. The school also provides all food including morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack, which was a major plus. Our son…

Eric Paul · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

After 3 years at Bright Future Early Learning Center, our son transformed from a shy toddler to a confident, kindergarten-ready child. The dedicated teachers fostered his social skills, communication abilities, and love of learning through innovative programs like their school garden, weekly enrichment classes, and community field trips. The diverse, wholesome meals and strong family community made us feel truly…

Vanessa Lee · 5/5 on Google · a year ago
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Getting there

1515 Clay St., Ste. 146, Oakland, CA 94612

Questions about Bright Future Early Learning

Is Bright Future Early Learning licensed?

Yes. Bright Future Early Learning holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 013422432, 013422433), with a licensed capacity of 52 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Bright Future Early Learning had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 5 citations for Bright Future Early Learning, across 4 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Bright Future Early Learning take?

Bright Future Early Learning is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.

How much does Bright Future Early Learning cost?

Bright Future Early Learning 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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