Oakland Garden School
Daycare center in Oakland, CA. 4012 Maybelle Avenue, Oakland, CA 94619
About the program
Oakland Garden School is a licensed daycare center in Oakland, California, on the state register since 2008. It is licensed for 72 children and serves preschool ages.
Oakland Garden School is a Reggio Emilia-inspired, nature-based preschool and toddler program serving children aged 18 months to 5 years.
The program follows a Reggio Emilia and nature-based approach and includes meals.
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
101229(a)(1) · 101212(f) · 101216.3(a) · 101223(a)(3) · 101229(a)(1) · 101238(a) · 101216.1(b)(1) · 101212(d)(1) · 101221(b)(8)(C) · 1596.7995(a)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
If you’re here because you checked out Berkeley Parents network, those reviews are really old! Me & 3 other local families I know well have their kids attending Oakland Garden School and all of us have loved it. The new Director came in around 2021 and used to run a massive corporate onsite crèche prior to this. What we experienced was night & day compared to what I’m reading on pre 2021 reviews. She really knows her…
Ashita Saluja · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoAs a parent a few weeks in, I couldn't be happier. Here's why. My son is having a great time • He is developing a lot of social confidence • He plays outside a lot (comes home dirty and tired and sleeps well during the week so I know he played hard • He constantly lets me know he's having fun I'm having a great time • the teachers are so friendly and laid back when I forget something, or arrive late. I feel at ease…
Kris Wong · 5/5 on Google · 3 years ago***NIGHTMARISH SCHOOL WITH HIGH TEACHER TURNOVER*** My partner and I are educators, so we know how stressful it can be on children to switch schools. However, our experience with the Oakland Garden School was so disturbing that we chose to pull our son out of the school after less than one full school year. If you are considering sending your child there, please do all your research. The sleazy owner of the Oakland…
Walden Alexander · 1/5 on Google · 9 years agoMy child goes here and as to date I'm very satisfied with the experience we are all having.
Jupiter · 4/5 on Google · 7 years agoGetting there
4012 Maybelle Avenue, Oakland, CA 94619
Questions about Oakland Garden School
Is Oakland Garden School licensed?
Yes. Oakland Garden School holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 013419414), with a licensed capacity of 72 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Oakland Garden School had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 2 citations for Oakland Garden School. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Oakland Garden School take?
Oakland Garden School is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Oakland Garden School cost?
Oakland Garden School publishes full-time tuition from $2,164 to $2,210 a month on its website, read in September 2026. Ask about registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
