Merritt College Children's Center
Daycare center in Oakland, CA. 12500 Campus Drive, Oakland, CA 94619
About the program
Merritt College Children's Center is a licensed daycare center in Oakland, California, on the state register since 1982. It is licensed for 146 children and serves preschool ages.
Merritt College is a public community college located in Oakland, California.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Merritt College Children's Center 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
101700.3(b)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
My son loves this place as much as I do!! I love it for the wonderful staff, the educational experiences and the great care he receives; my kid loves it because it is so much fun. Thanks for taking such great care of him and preparing him for an amazing future!!
Karima Miloudi · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoI don't understand how the rating is so low. My daughter loves going to school. Plus the teachers are very good with the children
Monifa Thomas · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoWhat I see is that thay spin a lot of time and effort with the kids... monday though Friday..
Thula Jackson · 5/5 on Google · 6 years agoGetting there
12500 Campus Drive, Oakland, CA 94619
Questions about Merritt College Children's Center
Is Merritt College Children's Center licensed?
Yes. Merritt College Children's Center holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 010206141, 010214929), with a licensed capacity of 146 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Merritt College Children's Center had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 1 citation for Merritt College 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 Merritt College Children's Center take?
Merritt College Children's Center is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Merritt College Children's Center cost?
Merritt College Children's Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
