Grace Children's Academy
Daycare center in Oakland, CA. 993 53rd. Street, Oakland, CA 94608
About the program
Grace Children's Academy is a licensed daycare center in Oakland, California, on the state register since 1987. It is licensed for 32 children and serves preschool ages.
Grace Children's Academy is a Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool in Oakland serving children ages two to five.
The program follows a Reggio Emilia and play-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Grace Children's Academy 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.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →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
1596.8662(b)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
Our kiddo attended Grace Children’s Academy from age 2 to 4, starting just as we moved back to the Bay Area and recently graduating into a local TK program, and we feel incredibly grateful for the beautiful start he had here. It’s one of the best decisions we’ve made for our family. From the moment we met Ms. Merria, it was clear how deeply the teachers care about the kids and who they are as people. Grace’s has been…
Lily Laurence · 5/5 on Google · 11 months agoWe truly can’t express how lucky we feel to have stumbled upon GCA right after moving to the neighborhood. It felt like fate. From the very first moment I met Ms. Merria, the principal, I knew in my heart that this was the right place for our family. Her warmth and calm presence were instantly reassuring. Coming out of the uncertainties of COVID, GCA’s peaceful, nurturing environment helped my son adjust with such…
alaleh rouhi · 5/5 on Google · a year agoI can't say enough good things about Ms. Merria and her team at GCA. This is truly a fantastic preschool! One of my favorite things about Ms.Merria is she believes the importance of teaching empathy and compassion to children. My son is kind, inclusive and generous when he plays with other children and I know this is because of his teachers. She is making the world a better place. I'm thankful to be part of the GCA…
Christine Holmberg · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoOur son has been attending GCA for nearly a year now, and we couldn't be happier! At the end of the day, he leaves school reluctantly and comes home eager to share about his experiences. The staff is so loving and considers the strengths and needs of each child as an individual to help them grow. We feel grateful to be part of the GCA community during this important time in our child's development, and can't wait for…
Caitlin Monson · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoGetting there
993 53rd. Street, Oakland, CA 94608
Questions about Grace Children's Academy
Is Grace Children's Academy licensed?
Yes. Grace Children's Academy holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 010210313), with a licensed capacity of 32 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Grace Children's Academy had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 1 citation for Grace Children's Academy, across 2 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Grace Children's Academy take?
Grace Children's Academy is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Grace Children's Academy cost?
Grace Children's Academy does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
