Lakeshore Children's Center
Daycare center in Oakland, CA. 3518-3546 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610
About the program
Lakeshore Children's Center is a licensed daycare center in Oakland, California, on the state register since 1975. It is licensed for 114 children and serves preschool and school age ages.
Lakeshore Children's Center is a Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool and after-school program located in Oakland, California.
The program follows a Reggio Emilia and play-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Published on the program's website, read September 18, 2026. Weekly and annual rates are converted to a monthly figure. Confirm current rates and fees with the program.
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
101215.1(b) · 1596.871(c)(1)(A) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 101229(a)(1) · 101238(a) · 1597.16(a)(1) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 101215.1(b) · 101216(f) · 101220(a) · 1596.841 · 101174(d)(2) · 1596.8662a(4)b(1) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 101229(a)(1) · 101161(a) · 101161(a) · 1597.16(a)(1) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 101216(f) · 101515(b) · 1596.841 · 101174(d)(2) · 101216.1(b)(1) · 101238(a)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
Going there makes you feel as though you have a second family. There's the preschool, the after school program (certain schools only), and they run a summer camp. I adored going there. I attended until I aged out of the program and even now I go back to visit my old teachers.
i read_treble · 5/5 on Google · 8 years agoMy child attends the Lakeshore Children's Center preschool and had had a wonderful experience. The teachers are great. The school has tons of classroom space and a great backyard and my child always comes home happy from a full day playing and learning new things. This is one of those most affordable preschools in the area with the most days open through the year (i.e. fewest closures, I've checked!). I would highly…
Mateo Martinez · 5/5 on Google · 3 weeks agoGetting there
3518-3546 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610
Questions about Lakeshore Children's Center
Is Lakeshore Children's Center licensed?
Yes. Lakeshore Children's Center holds an active Day Care Center + School Age Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 010200370, 010212559), with a licensed capacity of 114 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Lakeshore Children's Center had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 22 citations for Lakeshore Children's Center, 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 Lakeshore Children's Center take?
Lakeshore Children's Center is licensed to serve preschool and school age ages.
How much does Lakeshore Children's Center cost?
Lakeshore Children's Center publishes full-time tuition from $1,900 a month on its website, read in September 2026. Ask about registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
